irector Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

irector Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car, a Citroen 2CV, is displayed at Ghibli Park, a theme park featuring characters and scenes from Studio Ghibli's animation films such as "My Neighbor Totoro," in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2025.

irector Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

irector Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car, a Citroen 2CV, is displayed at Ghibli Park, a theme park featuring characters and scenes from Studio Ghibli's animation films such as "My Neighbor Totoro," in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2025.

Director Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

Director Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car at Ghibli Park

Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's beloved car, a Citroen 2CV, is displayed at Ghibli Park, a theme park featuring characters and scenes from Studio Ghibli's animation films such as "My Neighbor Totoro," in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 29, 2025.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Show in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 - Visitors look at works accurately restored through light and shadow technology at the "Studio Ghibli Story" immersive animation art exhibition in Shanghai, China, November 3, 2024. Studio Ghibli, led by Japanese animation master Hayao Miyazaki, has classic IP such as "Spirited Away", "My Friend Totoro" and "Princess Mononot". The pavilion uses many physical objects and multimedia light and shadow technologies to restore artistic creativity and bring two-dimensional virtual scenes to the real world.

Japan: Torrential Rain Causes Flooding And Road Closures In Miyazaki

Torrential rain hit Miyazaki Prefecture in the southern Kyushu region on Tuesday, October 22, causing flooding, road closures, and leaving vehicles stranded on flooded roads.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

The Six-meter-tall MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 11, 2024 - The six-meter-tall "MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO", the world's largest, is seen in Shanghai, China, April 11, 2024.

Cat Bus starts operating in central Japan park

NAGAKUTE, Japan, March 16 Kyodo -A low-speed electric vehicle modeled after the Cat Bus from Studio Ghibli's anime film "My Neighbor Totoro" runs in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture on March 16, 2024. The service started the same day in the central Japan park, which houses the Ghibli theme park.(Kyodo)

Cat Bus starts operating in central Japan park

Cat Bus starts operating in central Japan park

A low-speed electric vehicle modeled after the Cat Bus from Studio Ghibli's anime film "My Neighbor Totoro" runs in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture on March 16, 2024. The service started the same day in the central Japan park, which houses the Ghibli theme park.

Cat Bus starts operating in central Japan park

Cat Bus starts operating in central Japan park

A low-speed electric vehicle modeled after the Cat Bus from Studio Ghibli's anime film "My Neighbor Totoro" runs in the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture on March 16, 2024. The service started the same day in the central Japan park, which houses the Ghibli theme park.

[Breaking news] Cat Bus electric vehicles at central Japan park

NAGAKUTE, Japan, Feb. 27 Kyodo - Cat Bus low-speed electric vehicles, inspired by the animation film "My Neighbor Totoro," are parked at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2024. (Kyodo)

Cat Bus electric vehicle at central Japan park

Cat Bus electric vehicle at central Japan park

A Cat Bus low-speed electric vehicle, inspired by the animation film "My Neighbor Totoro," is driven at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2024.

Cat Bus electric vehicles at central Japan park

Cat Bus electric vehicles at central Japan park

Cat Bus low-speed electric vehicles, inspired by the animation film "My Neighbor Totoro," are parked at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2024.

Cat Bus electric vehicles at central Japan park

Cat Bus electric vehicles at central Japan park

Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura (2nd from R) rides on a Cat Bus low-speed electric vehicle, inspired by the animation film "My Neighbor Totoro," at Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park in Nagakute in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2024.

Anime, manga character lantern floats in Japan festival

Anime, manga character lantern floats in Japan festival

A paper lantern float featuring characters from Hayao Miyazaki's popular animation film "My Neighbor Totoro" are paraded through the streets during the Manga Ebuta Matsuri festival in Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2023.

Totoro at nuclear power PR facility

Totoro at nuclear power PR facility

IWAKI, Japan - A stuffed toy of Totoro is used to promote electricity conservation at a public relations facility for nuclear power plants in the town of Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on Aug. 19, 2010. Studio Ghibli, known for releasing animated films featuring environmental issues, decided to withdraw a Ghibli character shop from the facility.

New Year's Eve in disaster area

New Year's Eve in disaster area

MINAMISOMA, Japan - A paper lantern in the form of Catbus, a character from the animation film My Neighbor Totoro, is illuminated in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on the New Year's Eve on Dec. 31, 2012. The destination board on the bus reads "Odaka," an area in Minamisoma that was made a no-go zone due to the nuclear accident that followed the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Ghibli theme park

Ghibli theme park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a life-sized recreation of Satsuki and Mei's house from "My Neighbor Totoro" in Ghibli Park's Dondoko Forest area in the Aichi Prefecture city of Nagakute on Nov. 1, 2022. Ghibli Park opened the same day.