What is the Murashige Project?

It is a project initiated by Itami City to revitalize the region and promote tourism, in conjunction with the release of the film 'Kurogoe' which portrays the local Sengoku period warlord, Araki Murashige.

When will the project start?

It is scheduled to begin in earnest in Itami City around May 2026. The film 'Kurogoe' will be released on June 19.

What activities are planned?

Plans include the sale of Murashige collaboration products in collaboration with businesses and a panel exhibition of the film 'Kurogoe'.

Itami City Launches "Murashige Project" in Various Locations, Triggered by the Film "Kurojō" Depicting Sengoku Warlord Araki Murashige, Connected to Itami

Published Mar 31, 2026 10:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 28, 2026 9:42 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Itami City, Hyogo Prefecture, will launch the "Murashige Project" in various locations from around May 2026, coinciding with the release of the film "Kurojō," which features Araki Murashige, a Sengoku warlord associated with the city. This project aims to foster local attachment and increase recognition and visits from outside the city by creating opportunities to learn about local history, including Araki Murashige, and by expanding awareness and boosting theater attendance for the film "Kurojō."

Hyogo Prefecture's Itami City will implement the "Murashige Project" within the city starting around May 2026, coinciding with the release of the film "Kurojō," which features Araki Murashige, a Sengoku warlord deeply connected to the city, as its main character.

This project aims to create opportunities to engage with local history, including Araki Murashige, while also expanding awareness and increasing theater attendance for the film "Kurojō," thereby fostering local attachment and promoting recognition and visits from outside the city.

The film "Kurojō," scheduled for release on June 19, and the currently airing NHK Taiga drama "Toyotomi Kyodai!" both feature Araki Murashige, the lord of Arioka Castle (Itami Castle).

Taking this opportunity, Itami City will implement the following initiatives under the title "Murashige Project."

Contents of the Murashige Project

### 1. Collaboration with Businesses! Murashige Collaboration Products

Itami City is recruiting local stores that will sell products (or products with special packaging) related to Araki Murashige and the film, and will introduce them on the official Itami City website.

Additionally, the Itami City Tourist Product Gallery (within JR Itami Station) also plans to sell Murashige-themed products.

### 2. "Kurojō" Film Panel Exhibition

Keywords: History, Film, Taiga, Toyotomi Kyodai, Kurojō, Warlord, Sengoku period, Araki Murashige

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Itami City Launches "Murashige Project" in Various Locations, Triggered by the Film "Kurojō" Depicting Sengoku Warlord Araki Murashige, Connected to Itami

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