A light novel set in Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi called “Nishikita Nyanko no Hoikuen” was released on 8/7.
Here it is↓
It’s a heartwarming, moving story full of comfort, depicting days filled with cats, encounters, and farewells for Shimei Karasuma (烏丸紫明), a cat lover who says she wants a job where all she does is sniff her beloved cat’s belly.
There was a section introducing Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi, so here’s an excerpt↓
Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi in Hyogo Prefecture, which has ranked No. 1 for five consecutive years in Kansai’s “Most Desirable Places to Live (Station) Ranking”—affectionately known as “Nishikita,” it is filled with people of all ages, from young people sensitive to fashion and trends to older adults who want to spend their time at a relaxed pace. (omitted)
It is lively yet calm. Stylish and modern, yet somehow nostalgic. And although it is urban, it has a somewhat pastoral feel.
Places Around Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi That Appear in the Book
Hankyu Nishinomiya Gardens↑
ACTA Nishinomiya↑
ACTA Nishinomiya Bicycle Parking↑
Takagi Park↑
Finally
There are also places that appear outside the Nishinomiya-Kitaguchi area, so we put together a list.
・Naruo-hama
・Hanshin Naruohama Baseball Stadium
・Hyogo Nishinomiya Ice Arena
・Mukogawa Women’s University General Stadium
・Rizo Naruohama
・Naruohama Seaside Park
・Mukogawa Danchi
・Nishinomiya-hama
・Shukugawa Sakura-michi
・Nishinomiya City Library Takasu Branch
It’s great to see Nishinomiya City featured this much.
If this caught your interest, why not pick up a copy?
