One Piece Tower
Located inside the building at the base of Tokyo Tower, this indoor amusement park is themed after the popular One Piece manga series. It offers a variety of shows, games and other attractions that feature the series' characters.
Ghibli Museum
Located near Mitake Station, a little bit outside central Tokyo, the Ghibli Museum is home to the favorite characters from Ghibli Studios films such as My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away. The museum features special animation exhibits and exclusive short films. Advance reservations are required to visit the museum.
Fujiko F. Fujio Museum
The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum, informally known as the Doraemon Museum, shows the work of manga artist Fujiko F. Fujio, creator of the influential and long running Doraemon series. The museum is located in Kawasaki next to Tokyo and requires advanced reservations.
Ishinomori Manga Museum
This museum is dedicated to the manga creator Ishinomori Shotaro, a prolific artist who drew several dozen influential manga series including Cyborg 009 and Kamen Rider, and displays a collection of comics, statues and artworks from his numerous manga series. The museum is located in Ishinomaki near Sendai. It was damaged by the 2011 tsunami but has since been repaired and reopened.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
The Kyoto International Manga Museum is centrally located near Karasuma-Oike Subway Station and displays a massive collection of manga available for browsing. It also focuses on both the adoption and development of manga internationally.
Kitakyushu Manga Museum
The Kitakyushu Manga Museum introduces the history of manga with a focus on artists who have affiliations to Kitakyushu City, including Matsumoto Leiji, the creator of Space Battleship Yamato and Galaxy Express 999. The museum is located in Aru-Aru City, a shopping center that also features several manga and anime related shops.