My Neighbour Totoro
Pulling the curtain back on what awaits you when you step into the magical anime world of Ghibli.
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Join us for a journey to the countryside to find the forest giant from Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro.
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“It was a dream, but it wasn’t a dream!” is the perfect tagline for these gorgeous Ghibli bags and pouches.
Filled with awesome Ghibli character goods, Donguri Kyowakoku has some of the best lucky bags in all of Japan.
Monument unveiled by children yelling “Totoro!” plays out like a scene from a Ghibli anime film.
Have a listen to the five new Ghibli departure melodies delighting passengers in Japan right now.
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