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Ghibli Museum is a place where all the works of phenomenal Studio Ghibli comes to life. The museum is located in Inokashira Park in Mitaka City, situated west of Tokyo.

The place is not just for children because there are also technological exhibits, and fine arts displays, portraying the anticipated passion, art and technique of Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli. A Catbus replica, from the animated film My Neighbor Totoro, can be found somewhere in the musuem. It also features a cafe for all the guests to enjoy tea, just like Baron from Whisper of the Heart, and bread, just like in Kiki's Delivery Service. A book shop is also available to cater to bookworms, like Shizuku also from Whisper of the Heart. A theater is also available to show exclusive short films made by Studio Ghibli.

Photo by Tomi Mäkitalo. Licensed under Creative Commons. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en)

Tags: anime, ghibli museum, mitaka, inokashira park, tokyo, hayao miyzaki, my neighbor totoro, whisper of the heart, the baron, kiki's delivery service, shizuku, tomi makitalo