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· Ryan General
Unreleased ‘My Neighbor Totoro’ sequel to screen at Ghibli Park
Studio Ghibli fans planning a winter trip to Ghibli Park in Nagakute, Japan, are in for a rare treat. From Dec. 14 through January 31, the park will offer a limited-time screening of “Mei and the Kittenbus,” a sequel to “My Neighbor Totoro” made in 2002 that has never been…
· Carl Samson
Ghibli Park is now selling ‘grilled frogs’ at Valley of Witches
In an enchanting addition to its menu, Japan’s Ghibli Park has begun offering “grilled frogs” at its recently opened Valley of Witches area. Key points:
· Ryan General
Watch: Real-life ‘Totoro’ Catbus to take passengers for a ride at Ghibli Park
The iconic Catbus from “My Neighbor Totoro” is coming to life as a new transportation option at the Ghibli Park in Japan. About the vehicle: The electric-powered bus, officially called the APM (Accessible People Mover) Catbus, is based on eco-friendly vehicles used at the Tokyo…
· Bryan Ke
Preview: Ghibli Park to open Valley of Witches area featuring Howl’s castle, Kiki’s house
Ghibli Park has announced the opening date for its Valley of Witches attraction, an area based on Studio Ghibli movies such as “Kiki’s Delivery Service” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.” About the area: The Valley of Witches will open on March 16, 2024, according to a press release.…
· Bryan Ke
Ghibli Park announces opening dates for Mononoke Village, Valley of Witches
Ghibli Park has announced the opening dates for two upcoming areas of its park: Mononoke no Sato (Mononoke Village) and the Valley of Witches. Mark your calendars: The park revealed in a tweet on Thursday that Mononoke Village will open to the public on Nov. 1, followed by the…
· Carl Samson
Ghibli Park guests apologize for taking lewd photos with characters
Three men who admitted to posting obscene photos taken with display characters in Japan’s Ghibli Park reportedly apologized to local officials last week. Images of guests pretending to molest characters at the theme park in Nagakute, Aichi prefecture, began circulating on social…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese authorities warn Ghibli Park visitors away from taking lewd photos with characters
Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura wants Studio Ghibli Park’s operating company to stop visitors from taking lewd photos with character statues. Last month, photos of men pretending to sexually assault female character statues in the Studio Ghibli theme park went viral on Twitter,…
· Ines Shin
Hayao Miyazaki’s son models new ‘Spirited Away,’ ‘Princess Mononoke’ Ghibli Park merch
Hayao Miyazaki’s son, Japanese filmmaker Goro Miyazaki, recently modeled merchandise coming soon to Ghibli Park. On Monday, the official Ghibli Park Twitter account tweeted, “In a very serious meeting about new products,” along with two pictures of Goro, who is also the creative…
· Isa Peralta
Ghibli Park to add rideable Catbuses, ‘Princess Mononoke’ village and more
Visitors of Japan’s Ghibli Park can look forward to the addition of Catbuses and attractions from “Howl’s Moving Castle” and “Princess Mononoke.” The popular theme park will reportedly collaborate with Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota to create six rideable Catbuses. The…
· Iris Jung
Tickets for Japan’s Ghibli Park will soon be available via an official English website
International visitors will be able to purchase Ghibli Park tickets via an official English-language website at the start of 2023. Tickets will be made available on Jan. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) through Ghibli Park’s official international website for…
· Bryan Ke
Stunned fans spot ‘Hayao Miyazaki’ strolling around Ghibli Park in news report
Izumi Pao, a Hayao Miyazaki impersonator for over 15 years, became an instant celebrity at Ghibli Park during its opening day on Nov. 1. Ghibli fans watching local news coverage of the opening were perplexed after the long-time Miyazaki impersonator was shown walking around the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Ghibli Park releases illustrated guide that advises visitors to bring their trash home with them
Ahead of its opening on Nov. 1, Ghibli Park encouraged visitors to print their illustrated “Big Stroll” visitor guide, which details what guests can expect from the theme park and what they should bring. The guide includes a hand-drawn map as well as a page that lists…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli offers new look into highly anticipated theme park ahead of November opening
On Wednesday, Japanese media companies were invited to explore the highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan. Video reports inside the park at Aichi Expo Memorial Park in Nagakute, Aichi, circulated on social media. On Nov. 1, visitors can take a stroll around the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli previews theme park attractions at touring exhibition in Japan
Studio Ghibli will be holding touring exhibitions in five cities across Japan ahead of its theme park’s opening in November. The exhibitions will showcase behind-the-scenes memorabilia of the theme park’s conception, including versions of the attractions inspired by the beloved…
· Michelle De Pacina
Studio Ghibli releases new look at highly anticipated Ghibli theme park in Japan
Studio Ghibli released a short video of Ghibli Park in Japan, which is inspired by the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki and his animation studio. The video showcases some of the theme park’s attractions, including replicas of the Earth Shop from “Whisper of the Heart” and Satsuki…
· Rebecca Moon
Tickets for Ghibli Park in Japan now on sale
Studio Ghibli fans can now purchase tickets for the new Ghibli Park in Japan. The theme park will feature attractions and exhibits from various Studio Ghibli films, including “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Kiki’s Delivery Service.” Ghibli Park is located in Aichi Earth Expo Memorial…
· William Yuk
Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi reunite to create a beautifully animated and scored trailer for Ghibli Park
As preparations for the grand opening of the highly anticipated Ghibli Park are ramping up, the acclaimed animation studio shared a trailer for the park on Twitter. The clip depicts a host of some of the most beloved Studio Ghibli characters riding the Cat Train, which was…
· Rebecca Moon
Here’s how to get free tickets to the Studio Ghibli theme park’s preview event in October
The Ghibli Park in Japan will be holding a preview event in October for which guests will have the opportunity to receive a free ticket through a lottery based booking system. On Oct. 16, 15, 21 and 23, guests can enter three of the park’s five areas — Hill of Youth, Dondoko…
· Rebecca Moon
Studio Ghibli theme park announces ticket prices and online reservation procedure
The Studio Ghibli theme park in Japan, currently under construction, announced its admission ticket prices and online reservation procedures on Friday. The Hill of Youth, Dondoko Forest and Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse museum-like attractions will be the park’s first sections to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Highly anticipated Studio Ghibli theme park releases new images, official website
Ghibli Park, a theme park showcasing real-life attractions from the beloved films of Hayao Miyazaki and the Studio Ghibli animation studio, has launched its official website, giving fans a preview of what’s to come. The theme park is located at Aichi Expo Memorial Park in…