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Mind Over Manga Tour 2008 - Robot Statue at Ghibli Museum

August 22 - 30, 2008 – Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan

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Photos aren't allowed in the Ghibli Museum, except on the roof, where this statue of a robot soldier from Laputa: Castle in the Sky is located.
Robot soldier from Laputa: Castle in the Sky at the Ghibli Museum in Mitama, Tokyo

Robot soldier from Laputa: Castle in the Sky at the Ghibli Museum in Mitama

© Deb Aoki

One of the must-sees on any manga or anime fan's tour of Japan is the Ghibli Museum in suburban Mitaka, Tokyo. Surrounded by the lush forests of Inokashira Park, the Ghibli Museum is filled with charming displays and decor inspired by the films of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, including My Neighbor Totoro (Tonari no Totoro) and the latest release, Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea(Gake no Ue no Ponyo)

Visitors to the Ghibli Museum are required to make appointments and purchase tickets for a timed entry prior to their visit. International visitors may purchase their tickets ahead of time through these authorized agents.

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