Kumamoto Prefecture‘s stunning “Road To Laputa“, which looks like Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky come to life, may close permanently.
Road to Laputa
Chance to see Japan bucket-list must-see scenery “Road to Laputa” gone for good?
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Richard Simmonds
Aug 29, 2017 - Tweet
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