AMBot | 04/21/2010 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
Japan - The "Hyōgo Prefectural Nishinomiya Kita High School" was forced to issue a ban against unauthorized entry and photography due to increasing numbers of visitors and fans.
The reason for the photo and visitation ban is Japanese author Nagaru Tanigawa, who apparently used his old alma mater as a source of inspiration for his light novel "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya." When this fact became known, more and more anime fans began visiting the school, wandering around and taking photos of the premises.
To ensure a smooth continuation of daily school operations, the school issued a ban on any unauthorized entry and photography inside the school buildings. However, taking photos outside the school grounds remains acceptable. What remains unclear is why the school opposes photography on its premises yet tolerates the filming of a music video on its grounds.
The reason for the photo and visitation ban is Japanese author Nagaru Tanigawa, who apparently used his old alma mater as a source of inspiration for his light novel "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya." When this fact became known, more and more anime fans began visiting the school, wandering around and taking photos of the premises.
To ensure a smooth continuation of daily school operations, the school issued a ban on any unauthorized entry and photography inside the school buildings. However, taking photos outside the school grounds remains acceptable. What remains unclear is why the school opposes photography on its premises yet tolerates the filming of a music video on its grounds.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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