The Koka City Ninja Legacy Office

Director: Maki Fukushima

Producer: Satoka Matsuura

Producer Company: -

Agency: JWTFF

Client: JWTFF

Country: Japan

Synopsis

Nestled among the mountains of Ōmi lies Koka, a place renowned throughout Japan as the birthplace of the ninja. Yet hidden within the city government is a department never spoken of in public. Its name: The Koka city Ninja legacy office. One day, a newly appointed staff member is assigned to this mysterious division. Guided by an energetic female ninja senior, he is drawn into a world where ancient ninja traditions intersect with modern everyday life. Cryptic codes, ninja tools, local cuisine, hot springs, and the region’s hidden cultural treasures—what begins as a peculiar assignment gradually transforms into an immersive journey through Koka itself. Blending humor, action, and cultural discovery, the story reimagines the role of the ninja in the modern age. Here, ninja are not warriors of the past, but guardians and storytellers who preserve and share the spirit of their community. What starts as confusion soon becomes curiosity, and ultimately a deeper connection between people and place. This is a story that brings the unique charm of Koka to life—capturing it in a way that is both entertaining and unforgettable.

Objectives

Promote Koka City's ninja heritage, enhance destination branding, encourage cultural tourism and international visitation.