Netflix’s ‘Run for the Money, inspired by the traditional Japanese game of tag ‘onigokko’, is a Japanese competition reality show that serves as an enlarged version of the 2004 series of the same name. It follows 29 celebrity contestants, including budding artists, young actors, professional athletes, and comedians trying to escape the black-clad Hunters. Their goal is to escape from their clutches until the very end and earn an increasing cash reward.
Despite being a reality tv series, the chase and running sequences provide an exciting aspect that is rare in this genre. The unique format of the competition program keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. Plus, the use of different locations as the contestants run from the hunters through the city streets leads to some guessing about the actual filming locations of “Run for the Money.”
Where Was Run for the Money Series Filmed?
Run for the Money is shot exclusively in Japan. Celebrity contestants are seen running through the streets of Japan, avoiding being caught by relentless hunters to win the ultimate cash prize.
In each episode of the Netflix series, several streets and roads can be seen with modern architecture in the background.
Japan
All the pivotal sequences of “Run for the Money” take place in Japan, an island country in East Asia. By the looks of it, the film crew, including hunters and contestants, travel the streets of various cities and shoot scenes against suitable backdrops.
Not only do they use locations on the ground, but several key scenes are also captured in the air as the hunters perform parachute jump sequences.
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Located in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, Japan is the 11th most populous country in the world and is known to be a highly developed country that wields great power in global politics. Its fascinating culture is known worldwide, which includes music, art, cuisine, film, and popular culture (video game, comic, and animation industries). In addition, the country has made significant contributions to science and technology.
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Over the years, due to Japan’s modern and developed architecture, the nation has served as a pivotal production site for several projects. Besides ‘Run for the Money, movies and TV shows like ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Drive My Car, Lost in Translation, Alice in Borderland, and Tokyo Vice, took advantage of