Exchange of contemporary culture(2)

Touring Film Locations

In 2015, the movie "Hand in the Glove," a joint international production between Kumamoto City and Thailand, was filmed entirely in Kumamoto locations, and it was officially invited for submission to the World Premieres Film Festival in the Philippines.
It’s a road movie whose story involves Prince Ariel of the Kingdom of Levelle traveling incognito to Kumamoto to spend a brief holiday.
In the film, the Thai cinematographer shows streetcars, chic streets and magnificent, beautiful nature including Aso, all from the viewpoint of a non-Japanese.

07_2_1

Related Spots

07_2_2

Aso Daikanbo Peak

“Hand in the Glove” tells the story of a prince named Ariel spending his holiday in Kumamoto, so it was filmed in various places around Kumamoto Prefecture.

Location: Yamada, Aso-shi, Kumamoto
Transportation: 1hr from Kyushu Odan Expressway Nagasaki-Oita Line Hita Interchange toward Oguni direction via R212
Parking: Available (free)


07_2_3

Central City in Kumamoto

Parts were shot in various places in Kumamoto City, including Kumamoto Castle.

Location: Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, Kumamoto