[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The First ‘Totoro’ is a 1000 Year Old Tree in Yamagata Prefecture
In the cool night air there is not a streetlight in sight, and the only dim illumination comes from the […]
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BOOK REVIEW | ‘Sharing a House with the Never Ending Man: 15 Years at Studio Ghibli’ by Steve Alpert
“Miyazaki and I… were first shown clips from Fantasia 2000, which was then in production. Asked what he thought [&hell
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Studio Ghibli takes on street fashion in classic anime design ‘American casual’ shirts
GBL is a lineup of official Studio Ghibli merchandise which reimagines motifs from the classic animations as trendy an
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‘Aya The Witch’: Studio Ghibli’s New Full 3DCG Film Expected in Winter 2020
The Japanese national broadcasting network NHK announced on June 3 that Aya the Witch, a new film made in […]
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Jazz Up Your Video Call Wallpapers with These Cool — Kawaii — Japanese Designs
Socializing and working from home via the internet has gradually become the norm for many, and little do […]
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Is ‘Animé-fication’ the Way to Go in Preserving Traditional Japanese Arts?
I took part in an event titled “The Charm of Nihon Buyō” (or, traditional Japanese dance) on February 14. […]
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Adorable Summer Totoro Tableware Is Perfect for Any Ghibli Fan’s Dinner Set
Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli merchandise store, have items to suit every type of Ghibli fan and are [&
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Sample Food from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at Awesome Exhibition and Cafe in Tokyo
In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s […]
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Before You Go Cherry Blossom Viewing, Grab These Special Sakura-Theme Goods
Tokyo’s cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced on March 27 from the Yasukuni Shr
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Japanese Anime ‘Mirai no Mirai’ Wins Annie Awards in L.A.
The film Mirai no Mirai by Mamoru Hosoda won in the independent feature category at the 46th Annie […]
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Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbor Totoro Returns To Theaters This Fall For 30th Anniversary
Fans of Studio Ghibli in the U.S. will have a chance to board the Cat Bus and ride to […]
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Japan is Not An Anime Wonderland—Or Maybe It Is
Oddly enough, I had almost no expectations when I boarded the late-night plane out of New York’s JFK Airport […