For the first time ever, the real-life high school that served as the inspiration to the popular anime series, "The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' has decided to open its gates to the public. Fans from all over the world are excited about this unprecedented event. The school had been a sacred site for Haruhi followers who are commonly known as "Haru-tards.

This news is attracting attention because anime is deeply embedded in Japanese culture, and its worldwide influence is growing. "Anime tourism," in which fans visit real-life locations featured in anime, is considered fruitful for local communities. Publicly opening the school reinforces awareness of the cultural significance and influence anime holds over society.

Similar to how films in the US or the EU might attract tourism to real-life filming locations, anime in Japan draws in tourists to the actual sites featured in the shows. This aligns with the worldwide trend of "set-jetting," where fans visit filming or setting locations of their favorite series or films.