{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a5488b109366338d0516e796","clusterId":"c_c9c430ef5469520bb816a626","slug":"ibaraki-ar-photo-project-brings-the-apothecary-diaries-characters-to-summer-spots","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Ibaraki AR Photo Project Brings The Apothecary Diaries Characters to Summer Spots","summary":"Ibaraki Prefecture's Tourism Strategy Division is running the AR photo spot project \"Summer Tour with Maomao and Jinshi\" from August 8 to September 30, 2026. Visitors scan QR codes at four locations to obtain AR photo frames featuring chibi versions of Maomao and Jinshi, then take commemorative photos against local scenery. The project is part of a year-long tourism campaign under the brand concept \"IBARAKI is Blossoming.\"","whyItMatters":"The project is the opening phase of a year-long Ibaraki tourism campaign tied to The Apothecary Diaries, with plans to expand the AR photo spots to autumn, winter, and spring settings.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe four summer-limited AR photo spots each pair a character with a distinct backdrop. In Hitachiota City, Jinshi appears against the Ryujin Suspension Bridge. Chikusei City offers sunflower fields at Ano Himawari no Sato with Mount Tsukuba behind. Ami Town places Maomao near the Ushiku Daibutsu, and Oarai Town uses the mirror-like reflection of Oarai Sun Beach during ebb tide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQR codes are placed at specific facilities, including Suifu Bussan Center, Michi-no-Eki Grand Terrace Chikusei, Ami Premium Outlets, and the Umita Terasu information center. Once saved, the AR frame can be reused across each municipality. A simultaneous SNS campaign will award 30 winners a limited-edition B2 seasonal tourism poster for posting photos with the hashtag on X.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHitachiota City\u003c/strong\u003e: QR code at Suifu Bussan Center, with Jinshi against the Ryujin Suspension Bridge\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChikusei City\u003c/strong\u003e: QR code at Michi-no-Eki Grand Terrace Chikusei, with sunflowers and Mount Tsukuba\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmi Town\u003c/strong\u003e: QR code at Ami Premium Outlets, with Maomao and the Ushiku Daibutsu\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOarai Town\u003c/strong\u003e: QR code at Umita Terasu, with the reflective Oarai Sun Beach\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","blueskyPost":"Ibaraki's AR photo project with The Apothecary Diaries runs Aug 8 to Sep 30. Scan QR codes at four spots to get chibi Maomao and Jinshi frames for photos. First phase of a year-long tourism campaign.","twitterPost":"Ibaraki AR photo project with The Apothecary Diaries starts Aug 8. QR codes at four locations unlock chibi Maomao and Jinshi frames. Part of a year-long tourism push under 'IBARAKI is Blossoming.'","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Ibaraki Prefecture is launching an AR photo project with The Apothecary Diaries, letting visitors take pictures with chibi Maomao and Jinshi at four summer spots. It is the first phase of a year-long tourism campaign.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"PANORA\",\"url\":\"https://panora.tokyo/archives/151905\",\"title\":\"Ibaraki AR Photo Spot Project \\\"Summer Tour with Maomao and Jinshi\\\" Lets You Take Photos with The Apothecary Diaries Characters\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4832,"outputTokens":814,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1786502272,"createdAt":"2026-08-12T02:32:21.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-08-12T02:36:44.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-12T02:32:21.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_c9c430ef5469520bb816a626","canonicalTitle":"TVアニメ「薬屋のひとりごと」の猫猫と壬氏と一緒に写真撮影できる茨城ARフォトスポット企画「猫猫・壬氏と夏巡り」が開催","representativeArticleId":"a_68a47958d286cfa47c64ed5d","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"The Apothecary Diaries\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"event\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-08-07T02:32:11.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-08-07T02:32:11.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-08-12T02:36:45.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"PANORA","url":"https://panora.tokyo/archives/151905","title":"TVアニメ「薬屋のひとりごと」の猫猫と壬氏と一緒に写真撮影できる茨城ARフォトスポット企画「猫猫・壬氏と夏巡り」が開催"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["The Apothecary Diaries"],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"event","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}