Ghost of Tsushima Whirlwind-Can we make the most of the Mongol invasion boom-December 7, 17:49

The world-famous Mongol invasion-themed video game "Ghost of Tsushima".

Now, a tailwind is blowing on the land related to the Mongol invasion in Nagasaki Prefecture.

(Sasebo Branch Sota Uehara)

Impact of Ghost of Tsushima

"Ghost of Tsushima" is a game software for PlayStation 4.

When sold in July this year, it is a huge hit with sales of 5 million copies worldwide.

The game is a story of a large army of Mongol invasions rushing to Tsushima during the Kamakura period in 1274, and after being occupied in a blink of an eye, one surviving Jizamurai confronts the mighty former army while finding his comrades.

Historically, Tsushima was first attacked and occupied by the former army in the role of Fuminaga in 1274.

At that time, the 80-horse samurai who ruled Tsushima bravely confronted 30,000 former troops and are said to have been wiped out.

During the game, you will see a scene that looks exactly like "Komotahama", which became the battlefield, and "Banshoin", a family temple dedicated to the clan of the samurai who died in the war.

I made an American creator

This game was made by an American game development company.

When he was a child, Nate Fox, who was in charge of development, became interested in Japanese samurai by watching a TV program called "Shougun" at a Japanese friend's house, and from six years ago he repeatedly went to Tsushima. It is said that he carried it and warmed up the concept of the Mongol invasion game.

Mr. Nate Fox

"I firmly packed the impression of Tsushima when I first visited Tsushima into the game, but I never expected that the game would be so sympathetic."

How big a donation can be collected

The mega-hits of the game are bringing "incidents" to Tsushima.

In September, a super-large typhoon No. 10 struck Tsushima, and the torii gate of "Watatsumi Shrine", which has a similar image during the game, collapsed.

Then, game fans got up and started fund-raising activities through a cloud fund, and in just five days, they collected 10 million yen, which is twice the target amount.

Fundraiser's comment

"I learned about Tsushima in" Ghost of Tsushima ". I would like to see the torii that was restored when I went to see the real Tsushima someday."

Yuichi Hirayama of Watatsumi Shrine

"I thought that crowdfunding would be difficult due to the corona typhoon, so I never imagined that such a large amount of donations would be collected. It was also me who kicked off the former army with the Mongol invasion. The typhoon is involved in the collapse of the torii gate of the shrine, so I feel something fate. "

Holy Land Pilgrims in the game

I want to visit the historical sites of Tsushima's Mongol invasion and the beautiful nature depicted in the game.

“Game pilgrimage to the sacred place” is also kicking off.

Whenever I saw a young tourist during my two days in Tsushima, I called out to him and found that there were 10 "sacred pilgrims in the game."

A man in his thirties who visited from Tokyo

"I was impressed by the many parts of the game that I could understand" that scene! "" A

man in his twenties who visited from Mie Prefecture

"The game was interesting and I was exposed to the scenery and historical culture of Tsushima. I came here because I wanted to

Tsushima tourism groups are hoping that a large number of tourists will surely come after the corona wreck.

Mr. Saigo, Executive Director of Tsushima Tourism and Products Association

"I feel a tailwind from the big hit of the game. I think that a lot of people will come to Tsushima when the corona converges

, thank

you."

Launch of Ajifuri Sanctuary-Matsuura City, Nagasaki Prefecture-

There is another municipality in Nagasaki prefecture that bets on the "Mongol invasion boom".

Matsuura City is known as the "sanctuary of horse mackerel fly" as the largest city in Japan for landing horse mackerel.

In fact, Matsuura City is also the "land of the end of the Mongol invasion".

This is because the so-called "Kamikaze" storm struck off the coast of Matsuura City in the role of Hiroyasu in 1281, which was the second Mongol invasion, and more than 4000 warships of the former army were wiped out.

On the seabed, the only explosive bullet "Tetsuhau" of the former army that plagued the Kamakura samurai has been found.

Mongol invasion that struggled

The town revitalization of the "Mongol invasion" in Matsuura City has been struggling.

The facility where you can experience staying in Mongolia's mobile residence "Ger" was closed four years ago due to poor management.

Next, Matsuura City has developed a mobile app that allows you to experience as if a former military ship appeared in front of you with AR = virtual reality technology when you hold your smartphone over the sea, but the number of downloads has not increased. ..

The signal of the counterattack is the Mongol invasion summit

I want to ride the Mongol invasion boom and raise the signal of the counterattack.

Matsuura City held the "Mongol Invasion Summit" in early November.

Together with other local governments related to the Mongol invasion, Tsushima City and Iki City, we adopted the "Mongol Invasion Exchange Declaration" and confirmed solidarity.

As a guest, we invited Nanahiko Takagi, the writer of the popular manga "Angolmois Genso Gassenki" with the theme of Genso.

It has sold 1.3 million copies and has been animated and is still being serialized.

The aim of Matsuura City was right, and the event venue was packed with thanks.

For the Mongol invasion summit, Matsuura City was developing a special secret weapon.

Secret weapon "Tetsuhau Monaka"

It is "Tetsuhau Monaka".

This is a special product made by Matsuura City at a local confectionery store.

Aiming for the taste of the Yuan dynasty's explosive bullet "Tetsuhau", we prepared a candy that pops when you put it in your mouth.

The catchphrase "Umasasakuri" was also well received, and the 200 pieces prepared at the venue of the Mongol Invasion Summit were sold out in no time.

Mayor of Matsuura City, Yoshiyasu Tomoda

"We had so many people come to the event that we could stand up. The sales were more than we had imagined. I felt the response that it would expand to various possibilities in the future. "

Dream of "Mongol Invasion Museum"

The goal of Matsuura City for the future is to build the "Mongol Invasion Museum" and attract tourists.

In addition to "Tetsuhau", two former military ships sunk by "Kamikaze" have been found on the seabed off the coast of Matsuura City.

It has been designated as a national historic site, and some experts have said that it is "comparable to a World Heritage Site."

However, it takes a high level of skill and money to withdraw a Mongol invasion ship that has been submerged in the sea for more than 700 years.

Therefore, Matsuura City welcomes top-level experts to support the necessary technological development.

Developed by experts at the Matsuura Cultural Property Center, this black liquid is made by dissolving trehalose, a type of sugar, in warm water.

In the future, it is said that it will not break easily if the Mongol invasion ship is withdrawn from saltwater seawater, soaked in this warm water and dried.

If you look overseas, there are some places where the sunken ship was withdrawn and became a popular spot.

In the United Kingdom, the "Mary Rose", which sank in the naval battle with France in the 16th century, was withdrawn and displayed in a museum to become a tourist attraction. In South Korea, a 14th century trade ship was withdrawn and the National Institute of Marine Culture It is exhibited at.

Professor

Eifumi

Ikeda of the University of the Ryukyus, who is familiar with underwater archeology,

"We are steadily taking step by step toward the withdrawal of the Mongol invasion ship. I want to do it. The goal is to start withdrawal in four years. "

The Mongol invasion boom caused by the Ghost of Tsushima.

Is it possible to get a chance to withdraw the Mongol invasion ship by riding this?

In addition to the historical romance, it is a serious game for Matsuura City that influences the ups and downs of the town.

Sasebo Branch Reporter Sota Uehara

Joined in 2018

After working in Nagasaki Bureau and police judiciary, his current

hobby is cycling.