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Even if you aren’t particularly interested in Japanese animation, you’ve likely heard of a
Studio Ghibli film, or inadvertently witnessed one of its characters. Universally known
in their home country, Totoro, Catbus, and No-Face—amongst many others—have
become beloved throughout the world. If you can’t hold out until the Studio Ghibli Theme
Park opens in 2022, Ghibli fans visiting Japan can experience their very own slice (or in
one case, cream puff) of the whimsical studio’s creations—and Tokyo should be your top
destination.
Ghibli Clock
If you look up while wandering the streets of Shiodome, you might just spot a giant Ghibli
clock affixed to the Nittele Tower, home of Nippon TV. Intended to capture the whimsical
spirit of the Ghibli films, this massive timepiece—designed by Ghibli director Hayao
Miyazaki and his team—appears to have been inspired by the wooden cuckoo clocks of
Europe, with a uniquely Ghibli twist. Make sure that you take the time to look at the many
intricate details sculpted into the clock; at over three stories tall, you probably won’t miss
it.