Two New Bench Art Monuments Added to Ishinomaki Manga Road! Expanding the Urban Space to Interact with Ishinomori Characters like 'Kamen Rider Amazon' [Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture]
The number of 'bench-integrated monuments' has expanded to a total of 5. A new tourist spot has appeared in the city of Ishinomaki, where you can enjoy taking photos while strolling.
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Two new monuments (bench art) were installed this spring on the 'Ishinomaki Manga Road' in the central urban area of Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. The new additions are 'Chikkun Takkun & Dr. Bell' and 'Kamen Rider Amazon.' Bench art is a new form of monument that integrates a bench with a character sculpture, serving as an interactive spot where you can take commemorative photos with the characters and actually sit down to take a break.
■ Overview of New Monuments
★ Chikkun Takkun & Dr. Bell (New)
Location: In front of Aitopia Hall, Chuo 2-chome, Ishinomaki City
★ Kamen Rider Amazon (New)
Location: Hirokoji, Chuo 2-chome, Ishinomaki City
★ Aka Ranger Monument Returns After 8 Years!!
On March 20, 2026, in conjunction with the reopening of the Ishinomori Mangattan Museum, the Aka Ranger monument returned to Ishinomaki Manga Road after about 8 years. The Aka Ranger monument first appeared on the Manga Road in 2009 and was located opposite 'Ai Plaza Ishinomaki' on Tate-machi Street. It was temporarily removed due to the demolition of the old Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce building, but now its heroic figure has reappeared.
For more details on the new Manga Road monuments, please visit the following page: https://mangaroad.jp/?p=11066
■ Pay Attention to the Increasingly Attractive 'Ishinomaki Manga Road'!!
With this installation, the total number of bench art pieces on the Ishinomaki Manga Road has reached 5. Furthermore, the total number of monuments has expanded to 39 locations. As a space where you can enjoy meeting Ishinomori characters while strolling through the city, it has become a tourist spot where you can experience the world of manga throughout the town, including the Ishinomori Mangattan Museum and surrounding shops and restaurants. When you visit Ishinomaki, please enjoy the Manga Road along with your city stroll.
Check 'Ishinomaki Manga Road' for information on the city of Ishinomaki!!
On the 'Ishinomaki Manga Road' website, you can see not only detailed information about the monuments but also the latest information such as event details and access status near the Manga Road. Please check it out: https://mangaroad.jp/
■ Contact Information
Ishinomaki Manga Road (Operated by: Machizukuri Manbou Co., Ltd.)
2-5-7 Chuo, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0822
TEL: 0225-25-5169
Contact: Miura
■ Overview of New Monuments
★ Chikkun Takkun & Dr. Bell (New)
Location: In front of Aitopia Hall, Chuo 2-chome, Ishinomaki City
★ Kamen Rider Amazon (New)
Location: Hirokoji, Chuo 2-chome, Ishinomaki City
★ Aka Ranger Monument Returns After 8 Years!!
On March 20, 2026, in conjunction with the reopening of the Ishinomori Mangattan Museum, the Aka Ranger monument returned to Ishinomaki Manga Road after about 8 years. The Aka Ranger monument first appeared on the Manga Road in 2009 and was located opposite 'Ai Plaza Ishinomaki' on Tate-machi Street. It was temporarily removed due to the demolition of the old Ishinomaki Chamber of Commerce building, but now its heroic figure has reappeared.
For more details on the new Manga Road monuments, please visit the following page: https://mangaroad.jp/?p=11066
■ Pay Attention to the Increasingly Attractive 'Ishinomaki Manga Road'!!
With this installation, the total number of bench art pieces on the Ishinomaki Manga Road has reached 5. Furthermore, the total number of monuments has expanded to 39 locations. As a space where you can enjoy meeting Ishinomori characters while strolling through the city, it has become a tourist spot where you can experience the world of manga throughout the town, including the Ishinomori Mangattan Museum and surrounding shops and restaurants. When you visit Ishinomaki, please enjoy the Manga Road along with your city stroll.
Check 'Ishinomaki Manga Road' for information on the city of Ishinomaki!!
On the 'Ishinomaki Manga Road' website, you can see not only detailed information about the monuments but also the latest information such as event details and access status near the Manga Road. Please check it out: https://mangaroad.jp/
■ Contact Information
Ishinomaki Manga Road (Operated by: Machizukuri Manbou Co., Ltd.)
2-5-7 Chuo, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0822
TEL: 0225-25-5169
Contact: Miura
FAQ
What is a bench art?
It is an interactive spot where a character monument is integrated with a bench, allowing visitors to sit, rest, and take commemorative photos.
Where are they located?
There are a total of 5 units installed along the Manga Road, including locations in front of Aitopia Hall and Hirokoji in Chuo 2-chome, Ishinomaki City.
Where can I find the latest information?
You can check the latest event information and access details on the official Ishinomaki Manga Road website (https://mangaroad.jp/).