A Japanese city has launched an online campaign to save a particular area of forest that was the inspiration for the animator in the cult film "My Neighbor Totoro." Tokorozawa, a town outside of Tokyo, has decided to purchase the "Totoro Forest" for a massive sum of 2.6 Billion yen or (19 million yen). What's more impressive is that some amount was also chipped in through … [Read more...] about Japanese City Is Planning To Buy The Forest That Inspired Totoro To Preserve It
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Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle
Landscapes from Howl's Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and Kiki's Delivery Service will be recreated at the Studio Ghibli theme park. Anime and film enthusiasts worldwide are excited for the opening of Ghibli Park, which will take place on November 1. But, as wonderful as that day will be, it will only be the beginning of the Studio Ghibli theme park's complete array of … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Park Releases Renders Of New Attractions Including Howl’s Moving Castle
Now You Can Get Your Own Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite Erasers
In Japan, the soot sprites in the Studio Ghibli movie My Neighbour Totoro are referred to in the Japanese language as " Makkuro Kurosuke," which is the result of "makkuro" meaning " pitch black," "Kuro" meaning " black" and "suke" being a common last name for boys. Despite their basic appearance, these huge-eyed dust dwellers are so full of personality that they're as beloved … [Read more...] about Now You Can Get Your Own Studio Ghibli Soot Sprite Erasers
Son Of Liev Schreiber Looks Just Like Howl From Studio Ghibli
Barron Trump, Donald Trump's kid, went viral in Japan in 2016 when he was branded a bishonen ("pretty boy") idol. Now another famous child, 13-year-old Samuel Kai Schreiber, is making headlines for his bishonen status. He is the son of Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts and the younger brother of Alexander Pete Schreiber. While both brothers have similar appearances, Kai has long, … [Read more...] about Son Of Liev Schreiber Looks Just Like Howl From Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli Museum Needs Your Donation To Survive!
The pandemic has harmed all kinds of companies; however, museum owners have suffered the most since no one visits them, and it's costly to keep a museum. And right now, Japan's Ghibli Museum is the latest institution to face the pandemic's economic horror.The enchanting facility hosts retrospectives of the anime from director Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli co-workers and … [Read more...] about Studio Ghibli Museum Needs Your Donation To Survive!