Japanese Grandparents Recreate Life-Size Totoro with Bus Stop for Grandkids
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Summary
Japanese grandparents in Takaharu, Miyazaki Prefecture, recreate a life-size Totoro with a bus stop for their grandkids, inspired by the iconic Studio Ghibli character from the film My Neighbor Totoro.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledThe magic of that scene (featured in the 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro) has been a spark of nostalgia, imagination, and inspiration for a variety of creatives.
The couple—who is in their 70s—decided to recreate the magic of the film
Best. Grandparents. Ever.
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