What is the story of “Because You Gave Me My Heart”? 

The main character, Aihara Ame (Nagano Mei), lacks confidence in herself due to a sad past and is unable to open up to others. However, one day when she returned to her hometown of Nagasaki, she was reunited with Asano Taiyo (Yamada Yuki), the only man she ever had a heart-to-heart relationship with and whom she still cannot forget. However, just as he was happy to be reunited, he met with an accident... A man who calls himself a "guide" from the afterlife appears before Ame, who is drowning in sadness, and tells her the following. ``If you 'give your heart to me,' I will make a miracle happen from now on.'' However, the condition of ``giving your heart'' presented by the guide was too harsh for Ame... What does the ``heart'' that rain is stolen from in exchange for a ``miracle'' mean? And what will happen to the two as a result of the “miracle” performed by the guide? This winter's purest love story begins, with two people with completely opposite names, Rain and Sun, who are passionately in love with each other. 

Cast: Mei Nagano Yuki Yamada 
Jin Shirasu, Natsuki Deguchi, Takumi Saito, Wakana Matsumoto, Sei Mahi 
Kenichi Endo Kimiko Yo 

"Because you gave me your heart" 

/// Meganebashi ///

In this scene, the main characters Ame and Taiyo play rock, paper, scissors on the stepping stones of the Nakashima River, and the moment the winning Ame steps on the same stone, she loses her balance and hugs her. The bridge reflected in the background is Megane Bridge, which spans the Nakashima River that passes through the center of Nagasaki City. It is called Megane Bridge because the shadow reflected on the bridge and river surface looks like glasses. There are three heart-shaped stones called ``Heart Stones'' hidden in the seawall, and if you find them, it is known as a heart-pounding power spot that will bring you happiness and make your wishes of love come true.

Between Uonomachi and Suwacho, Nagasaki City
Approximately 4 minutes by tram (bound for Hotaru Chaya) from Nagasaki Station, then approximately 4 minutes' walk from City Hall.
 

/// Nagasaki Mizubenomori Park ///

This is the scene where Ame and Sun from their high school days cut their fingers and make a promise with the setting sun in the background. The two smiling faces and the beautiful sunset shining over Nagasaki Port left an impression on me. The photo was taken at Nagasaki Mizube no Mori Park. As a symbolic park of Nagasaki, it is loved every day by many citizens of the prefecture. It is also recommended as a spot where you can see luxury cruise ships entering and leaving the port and the World Heritage Site "Giant Cantilever Crane." There is a spacious lawn area, perfect for children to play and relax after sightseeing.

1-60 Tokiwacho, Nagasaki City
・About 20 minutes on foot from JR Nagasaki Station
・From Nagasaki Station, take the tram (bound for Sofukuji) for about 7 minutes, change at Shinchi Chinatown (bound for Ishibashi) for about 2 minutes, get off at Medical Center and walk for about 1 minute.
 

/// Katsuzuzaka (Holland Hill) ///

The scene where Taiyo and Rain walk down the hill, sharing a bright red umbrella, a memento of Taiyo's mother. During our first conversation, I talked about ``tenkyu,'' a phenomenon in which it rains even though there are no clouds in the sky, and I felt sick because of the rain. This is a slope called Katsuzuzaka among Dutch slopes, and is characterized by its steep slope and brick wall. At that time, Westerners were called ``Holland-san,'' so the slopes in this area, which were frequented by many foreigners, came to be called ``Dutch Hill.'' When I climbed it while taking a walk, I was instantly reminded of the scene from the drama.

Maruyama-cho, Nagasaki City
・Take the tram from Nagasaki Station (bound for Sofukuji), get off at the last stop, “Sofukuji”, and walk for about 2 minutes.
・Nagasaki Bus: Take the Nagasaki Ekimae East Exit bus stop (bound for Hayasaka/Kazegashira) or the Nagasaki Ekimae South Exit bus stop (bound for Tagami/Mogi), get off at the Sofukuji Iriguchi bus stop, and walk for about 1 minute.
・Car/About 10 minutes from JR Nagasaki Station
 

/// Prayer Hill ///

Taiyo learns that Ame is about to board a bus to Hakata to return to Tokyo. As I rushed down this slope at full speed, I passed Kusaka and Chiaki, my guides from the other world. This is called Kenenzaka, and it is a narrow slope in the alley next to Oura Cathedral. It is a famous hill that is a scenic spot overlooking Nagasaki Port and Oura Cathedral, and has been used as a filming location for many movies and TV dramas. There are no cars, so you can enjoy it leisurely.

7-5 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City
 

/// “Sofukuji” tram stop ///

This is the tram stop where Taiyo sent Ame away when he was in high school, and the same tram stop where Ame gets off as an adult carrying a suitcase for the first time in 10 years. It is called Sofukuji tram stop, and it may have been chosen because it has an unusual structure above the river.

5-2 Aburayamachi, Nagasaki City
・Get on the tram from Nagasaki Station (bound for Sofukuji) and get off at the last stop, Sofukuji.
・Nagasaki Bus: Take the Nagasaki Ekimae East Exit bus stop (bound for Hayasaka and Kazagashira) or the Nagasaki Ekimae South Exit bus stop (bound for Tagami and Mogi) and get off at the Sofukuji Iriguchi bus stop.
 

/// Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art ///

The scene where macarons talk about sweets got a lot of attention. This rooftop is the rooftop of the Nagasaki Prefectural Museum of Art, where we ate macarons that Taiyo's younger sister brought him when he was hospitalized due to an accident. Macarons were a flavor that brought back memories of the sun when I was in high school. It is usually a popular spot as a green oasis for Nagasaki citizens. At night, the museum and the city are illuminated at night.

2-1 Dejimacho, Nagasaki City
・Approximately 3 minutes' walk from "Dejima" by tram, or approximately 2 minutes' walk from "Medical Center"
・5 minutes walk from "Shinchi Chinatown" by bus, about 8 minutes walk from "Ohato" *Please check the official website for details
 

/// Nagasaki Confucius Shrine Museum of Chinese History ///

This is the place where Ame writes and hangs wishes related to her first love. There is a ``Nagasaki Koi Lantern'' inside the Nagasaki Confucius Shrine venue, one of the venues of the Nagasaki Lantern Festival, and it is said that if you write a wish for love fulfillment on the prayer tile attached to the love lantern and dedicate it to the prayer center, your love will come true. Masu.

10-36 Ouramachi, Nagasaki City
From Nagasaki Station, take the tram (bound for Sofukuji) for about 7 minutes, change at Shinchi Chinatown (bound for Ishibashi) for about 4 minutes, get off at Ishibashi, and walk for about 3 minutes.
 

/// Higashiyama Tekou Jusanbankan ///

Higashiyama Tekou Jusanbankan, which appeared as the house of the main character, Ame no Grandma. This is a Western-style building built in the middle of the Meiji period, and is designated as a registered tangible cultural property of the country. As one of the filming locations, the exotic Higashi-Yamate district has often appeared in dramas.

3-1 Higashiyamatecho, Nagasaki City
Take the tram or bus and get off at "Medical Center", then walk for about 5 minutes

/// Glover Garden ///

The slope where Ame meets Tsukasa handing out flyers is Glover Street, and the place where Ame and Sun set off sparklers is Glover Garden. The sight of Ame standing alone while lovers came and went was also impressive. Glover Garden is located on Minami-Yamate Hill, overlooking the panoramic view of Nagasaki Port, and is one of Nagasaki's most popular tourist spots, full of exotic atmosphere.

8-1 Minamiyamatecho, Nagasaki City
From Nagasaki Station, take the tram (bound for Sofukuji) for about 7 minutes, change at Shinchi Chinatown (bound for Ishibashi) for about 4 minutes, get off at Oura Cathedral, and walk for about 7 minutes.

/// Martyrdom site of the 26 Japanese Saints (Nishizaka Park) ///

The place where Ame persuaded Taiyo to quit his job as a fireworks maker. This is known as the place where 26 saints were martyred under the orders of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and the Society of St. Philip (Nishizaka Society) is built near the park. The hill, where there is a memorial hall and reliefs of saints that tell the history of Christian oppression, is known as a place to pray for peace.

7-8 Nishizaka-cho, Nagasaki City (Twenty-six Japanese Saints Memorial Hall)
JRApproximately 6 minutes walk from Nagasaki Station, approximately 3 minutes by car from JR Nagasaki Station
 

/// Peace Park (the center of the atomic bomb fall) ///

The park where Ame's grandmother (Yukino) reveals to Taiyo and Haruyo (Ame's younger sister) that she has cancer in her spine. It was impressive to see the two of them at a loss for words after hearing Yukino's words. In the play, she says that she wants the sun to accept the rain's wish for happiness. The shooting location was the prayer zone of Peace Park. The Peace Park, located on a small hill on the north side of the park where the atomic bomb fell, was built as a vow to never repeat a tragic war and a wish for lasting world peace.

Matsuyama Town, Nagasaki City
Approximately 15 minutes by tram (bound for Akasako) from Nagasaki Station, then approximately 3 minutes' walk from Peace Park stop.