EPISODE · Jun 27, 2024 · 3 MIN
A Town In Japan Built An Anne Of Green Gables-Themed Park
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
This month in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was published. L.M. Montgomery's books have a lot of fans in Japan, which is why a community in northern Japan built a park called Canadian World, complete with a recreation of Anne's hometown of Avonlea. Plus: starting this Saturday in Washington state, it’s the Buckley Log Show. Abandoned Avonlea: Anne theme park in Japan now like a ghost town (CBC) Buckley Log Show Thanks to our brand new backers on Patreon for supporting this show!
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This month in 1908, Anne of Green Gables was published. L.M. Montgomery's books have a lot of fans in Japan, which is why a community in northern Japan built a park called Canadian World, complete with a recreation of Anne's hometown of Avonlea. Plus: starting this Saturday in Washington state, it’s the Buckley Log Show. Abandoned Avonlea: Anne theme park in Japan now like a ghost town (CBC) Buckley Log Show Thanks to our brand new backers on Patreon for supporting this show!
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