Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

The Nohara Family Goes to Akita Prefecture!

Hiroshi is sent on a sudden business trip to his native Akita.

The Nohara family arrives in a small village near Hiroshi's parents' home and rents a traditional Japanese farmhouse.

Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape, they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside.

Shinnosuke's grandfather Ginnosuke teaches him the secrets of countryside games such as bug catching and fishing.

In the evenings, everyone enjoys sitting around the sunken hearth to savor delicious Akita dishes.

In the village, Shinnosuke interacts with farmers and makes new friends.

Every day, he enjoys his life to the fullest until…

Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-Covered Shiro

One morning, Shiro shows up at the house, covered in soot.
As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly runs away…!

Shinnosuke chases after Shiro, and he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before.

Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.

Welcome to Coal Town

The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era.

In this town, called Coal Town, energetic working class people go about their daily lives.

After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people.

And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure…!