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My neighbor is Totoro.This is a Japanese animated film produced by Studio Ghibli in 1988, written and directed by the "king of animation" of Japan, Hayao Miyazaki. The film has had a powerful impact and is associated with the childhood memories of many people. The film's resounding success has made the main character, Totoro, an iconic image of Ghibli thanks to his cute, lovable, and gentle appearance.
Many believe the image of Totoro was inspired by the mythical creature Koropokkuru from Japanese folklore. The incorporation of Japanese folklore into the film has made Totoro beloved by people of all ages, including a 70-year-old couple from Takahuru, Miyazaki, Japan. They created a life-sized Totoro statue to place at a bus stop as a gift for their grandchildren.
The statue was made using traditional plastering techniques. The base is made of a wooden frame, then coated with cement and painted in the shape of Totoro. The base of the statue is also cemented to the ground to ensure it remains stable in strong winds.
The 70-year-old man demonstrated his talent by creating a Totoro statue taller than life.
The base is also coated with cement to ensure stability during strong winds and storms.
After the wooden frame was completed, the statue was coated with cement on the outside.
The couple supported each other in their work.
The work is complete.
Everyone in the village loves this unique bus stop.
The statue is being widely shared on social media.
Many people even travel from other cities to see this Totoro statue.
When the Totoro-shaped bus stop was completed, tourists from all over the country flocked to Takaharu, Miyazaki to take photos with it. (According to the website)Bored PandaThis statue is now becoming the most popular tourist attraction in the area.
