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Azerbaijan Welcomes Vivant Fans
Japanese fans visit Azerbaijan to see 'Vivant' filming locations.
In brief
Japanese fans visit Azerbaijan to see 'Vivant' filming locations. Azerbaijan attracts Japanese tourists who travel to filming sites of the TV drama 'Vivant' to experience the show's locations. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Set-jetting trend
Japanese fans travel to Azerbaijan to see filming locations of the TV drama 'Vivant'.
Azerbaijan's filming sites
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku, Azerbaijan, appeared as Jerusalem in the drama.
Mayumi Kishi's visit
Mayumi Kishi, 47, from Tokyo, visited the Palace of the Shirvanshahs in Baku.
“This is it. The character came out from this spot.”
Bukinist bookstore
Bukinist bookstore in Baku appeared as a base for Japan's secret intelligence unit in the drama.
Travel agency response
Hankyu Travel International launched set-jetting tours with Tokyo Broadcasting System Television.
“Sales have been strong, thanks to the impact of the TV drama”
Azerbaijan's director-general
Rashad Azizov, director-general of Azerbaijan's Cinema Agency, called the drama a 'bridge' between nations.
“The Japanese drama is making 'history' by providing an 'opening moment' to create a 'bridge' between the two nations”
What to remember
Azerbaijan attracts Japanese tourists who travel to filming sites of the TV drama 'Vivant' to experience the show's locations.
