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The stunning model has been made according to a Japanese metal craft tradition with roots in the Edo period.
A new 63-page encyclopedic picture book provides a great reference to the whimsical rides of Studio Ghibli films.
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800 years after its creation, the Scrolls of Frolicking Animals are still inspiring new content, thanks to the anime studio Hayao Miyazaki built.
Producer of Spirited Away and The Wind Rises wants to make exhibit as accessible as possible, offers partial rebates to advance ticket purchasers.
Famous anime spirit seems to have gotten even better in the year since his skills were last recorded on video.
Former Ghibli producer Yoshiaki Nishimura (When Marnie Was There) has apologized for his comments published by British newspaper The Guardian last week, both for the possible association with Studio Ghibli and stating that they were sexist.
After catching so many eyes by getting naked, Mana Sakura is now getting attention for her outfits as well.
Producer of When Marnie Was There pontificates on psychological differences between men and women.
From My Neighbor Totoro to Porco Rosso, these cute kits let you recreate miniature worlds from your favorite Miyazaki films.
The village joins a line of beautifully detailed paper art kits that allow you to put together scenes and settings from your favorite Ghibli films!
Animators with ties to Studio Ghibli and Walt Disney Japan team up for mouth-watering anime ad.
Anime North cosplayers bring their “A” game proving you don’t have to be in Japan for your favorite characters to come to life!
The latest news regarding renovations has revealed information about several exciting new exhibits which has us counting down the days to the July 16 re-opening.
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