The Toyosato Elementary School Former School Buildings are a group of former elementary school buildings designed by American architect William Merrell Vories and built in 1925. Registered as a Nationally Important Cultural Property, they are popular filming locations for movies and anime. Vories is known as a pioneer of modern architecture in Japan, and the Toyosato Elementary School buildings are one of his masterpieces. The beautiful contrast between the brick exterior and white walls, the long corridors, and bright classrooms retain the atmosphere of the time, creating a retro ambiance. Especially popular as the setting for the anime "K-On!", it attracts many fans. Visitors can experience the world of the anime by seeing the classrooms, corridors, and staircases featured in the show. The schoolyard also features a "Tortoise and Hare" statue designed by Vories, a beloved playground for children. This statue embodies Vories' architectural philosophy while inspiring dreams and hope in children. The Toyosato Elementary School Former School Buildings are not only historically valuable architecture but also a place loved by people even today.
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