Tokorozawa
Hayao Miyazaki has spent over US$2 million to save the forest where Totoro was born, but needs more help.
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.
Five popular franchises are the first batch of tie-ups at the Tokorozawa Sakura Town hotel.
Beautiful salutes to nearly two dozen anime/manga franchises light the way to the newest otaku destination.
A new place to stay not far from the real-world inspiration for the setting of My Neighbor Totoro.
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