Closet is a new brand created by Donguri Kyowakoku―the official Studio Ghibli merch shop in Japan―and they’ve just unveiled a new series of denim goods embroidered with My Neighbor Totoro designs. The new merch will drop at the Lazona Kawasaki Plaza branch of Closet and at shops stocking the Closet brand from October 13.
Closet Limited Edition – My Neighbor Totoro Denim Series – Tote Bag: ¥2,300 (Pre-Tax)
Closet is a new spin-off brand from Donguri Kyowakoku whose products focus on the heroines of the Studio Ghibli filmography who wield a strong heart under their kindness.
My Neighbor Totoro Denim Series – Lunch Tote Bag: ¥2,100 (Pre-Tax)
The brand’s first permanent shop opened in Lazona Kawasaki in March this year where they stock a whole variety of Ghibli items aimed at women including cosmetics, pouches, accessories and more.
My Neighbor Totoro Denim Series – Mini Pouch: ¥1,500 (Pre-Tax)
My Neighbor Totoro Denim Series – Pouch w/Gusset: ¥1,700 (Pre-Tax)
This is the second denim series in the line following the Kiki’s Delivery Service run of embroidered denim items. There are four pieces in total: a tote bag, lunch tote bag, mini pouch and a pouch with a gusset.
If you’re a Totoro fan then be sure to check out this delicately crafted series.
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Closet Limited Edition My Neighbor Totoro Denim Series
Release Date: October 13, 2018
Location: Closet by Donguri Kyowakoku
Address: 3F Lazona Kawasaki Plaza, 72-1 Horikawachō, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
Opening Hours: 10:00-21:00
Access: Directly connected to West Entrance of JR Kawasaki Station
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The whole-body moisturizing cream brand called, “STEAMCREAM” released designed cans (4 kinds, limited number) with “Donguri Kyowakoku” which sells character goods related to STUDIO GHIBLI at their official online store and shops from the 10th of January.
SteamCream is a moisturizing cream produced by the energy of steam and is a gift from mother nature. One can add moisture to his/her face, body and hair by using this cream. This time, three cute cans were created based on the works; “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “Whisper of the Heart” and “Princess Mononoke.”
STEAMCREAM / limited can / Kiki’s Delivery Service / STEAMCREAM / Ryoomoi
STEAMCREAM / limited can / Kiki’s Delivery Service / STEAMCREAM / Retro Flower
STEAMCREAM / limited can / Whisper of the Heart / STEAMCREAM / Lapis Lazuli no Komyaku wo Sagasu Tabi
STEAMCREAM / limited can / Pricess Mononoke / STEAMCREAM / Yaezakura to Sensu
The products are recommended to use as a gift for White Day and persons who are going to start a new life. Don’t miss this chance to buy these products since the number of each product is limited.
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Product name / STEAMCREAM (whole-body moisturizing cream)
Interior content / 75g
Price / 1,620 yen (1,500 yen – tax not included)
Made in Japan
Naturally derived ingredients – 98.5%
Naturally derived fragrance – 100%
- Produced by STUDIO GHIBLI, BENELIC
Since the products were co-created with BENELIC which runs “Donguri kyowakoku,” the price of each product is different from the ordinary price (1,809 yen – tax included).
STEAMCREAM： http://steamcream.co.jp/
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“Studio Ghibli no Anofuku” – Hand embroidered Ghibli clothing selling at Tsutaya Books in Daikanyama and Nakameguro!
Tsutaya Books and Studio Ghibli are launching a new fashion brand called “Studio Ghibli no Anofuku”, which will be selling at Tsutaya Books in Daikanyama and Nakameguro.
Playful designs of Studio Ghibli characters have been hand embroidered onto carefully selected vintage wear. A lot of care and love has been put into every stitch to make these one-of-a-kind fashion items. The market for this product is largely aimed at children. You can purchase the cute clothes from the online shop, or alternatively, pop into Tsutaya in Daikanyama or Nakameguro.
At Tsutaya in Daikanyama, there will be a clothes care workshop running to commemorate “Studio Ghibli no Anofuku”.
Embark on an adventure with your favourite Ghibli characters!
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Ghibli no Anofuku
・Daikanyama Tsutaya Bookstore
Sales period: Friday 15th September 〜 Thursday 31st October 2017
Address: 17-5, Sarugakucho, Shibuya, Tokyo
Telephone no: 03-3770-2525
Website: http://real.tsite.jp/daikanyama/
※ Workshop event
Time & date: Monday 18th September 2017
Slot 1: 13:00 ~ 13:30
Slot 2: 13:30 ~ 14:00
Slot 3: 14:00 ~ 14:30
Slot 4: 14:30 ~ 15:00
Max. spaces: 5 people per slot
No participation fee
Those who wish to take part must register on the day of the event on the 2nd floor of Daikanyama Tsutaya Book store building 1.
・Nakameguro Tsutaya Books
Sales period: Friday 15th September 〜 Thursday 5th October 2017
Adderss: 1-22-10, Kamimeguro, Tokyo
Telephone no: 03-6303-0940
HP: http://real.tsite.jp/nakameguro/
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Donguri Republic, the shop selling all things Studio Ghibli, are introducing some new Totoro figures to their shelves in Japanese stores and online. They will go on sale from September 15th this year and come in all different kinds of poses.
This cute collection comes with 6 figures of everyone's favourite Totoro, all in varying poses. Although, one of the poses is a secret. Each of them will make wherever you decide to put them that much livelier, whether at home or at work. You'll feel safe and better knowing that your big friend Totoro is watching over you.The figures will be available from September 15th. And if you buy all 6, including the secret Totoro, you'll get an electric lamp figure (above), as seen in the movie, completely free to go with your Totoro.
Turn your home into a world of Ghibli with your best friend, Totoro!
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Totoro Pose Collection (Standing / Raining / Napping / Umbrella Flying / Flying / *Secret*)
Price: ￥780 (tax excluded)
Material: PVCDonguri Republic Store List: http://www.benelic.com/service/donguri.php
Donguri Republic Online Shop : http://www.donguri-sora.comRelated Article：A product that will change into Totoro when folded♪ A collaborative product of “Tonari no Totoro” and Kamawanu’s “Mamegui!”
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, a Collaboration Between Hot Topic & Studio Ghibli, Gets Pop-Up Store at Shinsaibashi PARCO
Last year, the HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE collaboration appeared at AF Gallery in Harajuku from August 10 until August 28, garnering massive acclaim from fans. The collection is now being sold at Shinsaibashi PARCO until March 12, 2023.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE is a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by the popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic. Bringing more Japanese culture to the ongoing Studio Ghibli collaboration launched in 2014, Hot Topic stores began selling original items produced by nine Japanese creators and brands, as well as some original American items produced by Hot Topic’s executive designers.
The lineup of Japan-original items includes T-shirts, tote bags, and other items featuring exclusive artwork by up-and-coming creators. These items depict beloved characters from Studio Ghibli’s works, as well as logos created for the collaboration. Fans won’t want to miss grabbing these unique items!
Details on the Previous HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-Up Store: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/625747
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HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
Running: February 23 – March 12, 2023
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Venue: Shinsaibashi PARCO B1F Pop-Up Space (1-8-3 Shinsaibashisuji, Chuo-ku, Osaka)
Official Site: https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
Online Store (Open until March 31, 2023): https://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Official SNS:
Instagram: @harajuku_collective
(https://www.instagram.com/harajuku_collective）
Twitter: @harajuku_collect (https://twitter.com/harajukucollect)
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Over the past few decades, Star Wars has become one of the most beloved properties with fans around the world. Grogu, known by many fans as Baby Yoda, first appeared in The Mandalorian, a series on Disney+ currently celebrating its third anniversary. With his mysterious background and incredible use of the Force, the tiny and adorable character became a hit with fans around the world, quickly making him one of the most popular characters in the recent Star Wars series. World-renowned Japanese animation studio Studio Ghibli recently produced a short animation starring Grogu and Makkuro Kurosuke, also known as the Wandering Soot or, in the title for the short, Dust Bunnies. The characters first appeared in the film My Neighbor Totoro. Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki and producer Toshio Suzuki have long been friends with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who readily agreed to produce the short as a symbol of their longstanding friendship. The short was directed by Katsuya Kondo. Will you give this a watch on Disney+? （C）2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd.（C）2022 Studio Ghibli.
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Zen – Grogu and Dust Bunnies
Streaming: November 12, 2022
Available on Disney+
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Ghibli Park Phase 1 will open to the public on November 1 in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture at Moricoro Park within the Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park. Ahead of the exciting day, fans are getting their first glimpse at the Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse area! For those looking to immerse themselves in the world of Ghibli, look no further. Phase 1 will see the opening of a theater, a shop, a cafe, and three unique exhibits.
Cinema Orion
The theater will screen ten short films that were previously only available to watch at the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo.Trio of Special Exhibitions
The Famous Scenes Exhibition will invite guests to pretend to be a character in their favorite Ghibli films, stepping directly into recreated scenes. In addition, due to how often fans claim that food in Ghibli films looks exceptionally tasty, a special exhibition from the Ghibli Museum is also coming to Ghibli Park featuring these delectable-looking treats.The on-site store and cafe will also be selling original products only available at the park. A new trailer has been released for the park as well, showing what fans can look forward to in November. Tickets for Ghibli Park will go on sale on the 10th of each month and are reservation-only, with a date and time assigned for each area. Lottery sales for December admission will run from September 10 until September 21 at 23:59. © Studio Ghibli Information
Ghibli Park
Phase 1 Opening: November 1, 2022
Address: Expo 2005 Aichi Commemorative Park (1533 Ibaragabasama, Nagakute, Aichi)
Official Website: https://ghibli-park.jp/
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HARAJUKU COLLECTION, a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic, is offering licensed Ghibli goods for fans in the U.S. and Canada. The collection opened its online store for those in Japan on August 10, and a limited time pop-up store has been opened in Harajuku to celebrate the release of this incredible apparel! Japan Original Items
American Original Items The store has a colorful exterior that shows Totoro and the Susuwatari playing together. Once inside, guests will be greeted by a massive rainbow Totoro! The shop blends the world of Ghibli with the style of Harajuku. "If there were colorful and kawaii mushrooms in Totoro's forest, and if it rained acorns one day, maybe he’d need a mushroom umbrella!" This colorful Totoro was inspired by this adorable thought. The walls are decorated with artwork drawn by the creators of the original Japanese items, and guests are able to see and purchase the products in this special space. Why not visit? © 1988 Studio Ghibli © 1989 Eiko Kadono - Studio Ghibli - N © 1997 Studio Ghibli - ND © 2001 Studio Ghibli - NDDTM © 2004 Studio Ghibli - NDDMT Information
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-Up Store
Running: August 10 – August 28, 2022
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Venue: AF GALLERY (3-21-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) 1F
Online Store (Japanese)
Order Period: August 10 – December 31, 2022
http://ec.ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com/*Items available while supplies last.
Special Site (Japanese): https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com/ -
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, a Studio Ghibli-inspired apparel collection by popular American counterculture chain Hot Topic, will be available in stores throughout the U.S. and Canada starting in August! These items will be available on the Hot Topic online store in Japan as well, and a limited-time pop-up shop is scheduled to open in Harajuku on August 10. This is the first time that one of Hot Topic’s apparel collections will be made available in Japan.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE, an Apparel Collection from Studio Ghibli and Hot Topic
Hot Topic has been popular in the states for years, with over 800 stores in America in 2022. Founded in 1988, the company is best known for selling apparel and goods inspired by popular music, games, movies, and anime. The new HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE collection brings the heart of Japanese culture to the chain, adding to the ongoing collaboration with the store and Studio Ghibli which began in 2014. Hot Topic stores will sell original items produced by nine Japanese creators and brands, as well as some original American items produced by Hot Topic’s executive designers. The lineup of Japan-original items includes T-shirts, tote bags, and other items featuring exclusive artwork by up-and-coming creators. These items depict beloved characters from Studio Ghibli’s works, as well as logos created for the collaboration. This will be the first time these creators will be releasing items inspired by the famed animation studio, so expect to find a new vision of Studio Ghibli’s world!HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Limited Time Pop-up Store to Open in Harajuku
To celebrate the collection’s release, a pop-up store will be opening in Harajuku for a limited time. Visitors will be able to see and purchase the available items while in this unique space, and more details will be released on the official HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE’s social media pages, so keep an eye out!Information
STUDIO GHIBLI × HOT TOPIC – HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE
Release Date: August 10, 2022
*Only select items to be released in the U.S. will be sold in Japan.
*Japan-original items will only be sold in Japan.
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Pop-up StoreOpen: August 10 – August 28, 2022
Venue: AF GALLERY 1F (3-21-8, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
*See HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE’s official social media accounts for more information.Online Store (Japanese)
Open: August 10 – December 31, 2022
*Opening soon.
Special Site (Japanese): https://ghibli-harajukucollective-ec.com/
HARAJUKU COLLECTIVE Official Social Media Accounts (Japanese)
Instagram: @harajuku_collective (https://www.instagram.com/harajuku_collective）
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The Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli Exhibition finally opened on July 1, 2022 at Warehouse Terrada in Shinagawa, Tokyo. First held at Kanda Myojin in 2019, the reception for the exhibition was incredible, and after popping up in Nagasaki and Kyoto, the newest Tokyo exhibition will be the first held in three years. It features significantly more exhibits and content, so Ghibli fans won’t want to miss it. Toshio Suzuki, a producer at Studio Ghibli, has worked with both Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata on a number of beloved masterpieces. The exhibition will feature a large bookshelf housing 8,800 of Suzuki’s publications. Many of these were published before Suzuki joined Studio Ghibli, and guests are invited to see how the producer was inspired to join the legendary studio. This exhibition was realized after Suzuki himself proposed the idea of exhibiting his books for the first time following the 2019 event. The giant bookshelf containing 8,800 tomes was based on a brick-and-mortar store that once served as Suzuki’s ‘hideout.’
The Massive Abura-ya Annex
Chihiro's Bathhouse - Chilled Footbath
No-Face AR
As a limited event, the Tokyo exhibition will also feature the Abura-ya Annex, a huge space that recreates the world of Spirited Away. Visitors can transform themselves into No-Face using AR or enjoy the Chilled Footbath after getting their fortunes told at the Yubaba and Zeniba Luck and Love Fortune Telling Corner.8,800 of Toshio Suzuki's Favorite Books
Valuable Documents, Behind-the-Scenes Details, etc.
No-Face perches atop one of the many bookshelves at the exhibition, lost in a tome of his own. All 8,800 books were read by Suzuki, and all of them influenced the creator’s decision to join Studio Ghibli. The wallpaper was designed by William Morris, a favorite of the producer since his youth. Some of the books can be picked up and enjoyed, so be sure to flip through some of these inspiring pages! Rare materials and copy that led to many of the studio’s blockbuster hits are all on display, and visitors can trace the secret story behind the establishment of Studio Ghibli and how the company created everything from Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind to their latest release Earwig and the Witch. Suzuki is known for his incredible scripts, such as the many lines he wrote for the title character in The Tale of Princess Kaguya. On June 30, an opening ceremony was held with Suzuki in attendance. “I’ve stored away so many items that have been important to me in my life, and while it can be somewhat embarrassing to have them on display, I’m glad that so many can appreciate them,” he said. “My dream was to collect all the books I’ve read over the past 70 years and display them in one room. I was so happy when I realized that we could fit all 8,800 books in one space. I hope as many people as possible come to enjoy the exhibition.”Information
Toshio Suzuki and Studio Ghibli Exhibition
Running: July 1 – September 7, 2022
Location: Warehouse Terrada B&C Hall/E Hall