However, certain elements — such as the contrast between Naruto’s pastoral Hidden Leaf Village and the Turtles’ urban New York City — present challenges in crafting a cohesive narrative.

The "whirlpool opening" is held every year by Naruto City and the Tourism Association on the day of the spring tide, when large whirlpools form. This year, the tourist season kicked off on March 1.

Tourists are flocking to the Naruto Strait, located between the Tokushima Prefecture city of Naruto and Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, to see the famous whirlpools from tour boats as the spring ...