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The Japanese landscapes that inspired Studio Ghibli films
As Studio Ghibli turns 40, we visit the forests, springs and villages that inspired its most beloved films, and meet those preserving their magic.
Across 23 feature films, the Japanese studio's vividly drawn landscapes – where kurosuke( soot sprites) scuttle and giant cat-buses roam – have transported generations of viewers into realms where nature and fantasy blur. Conservationists and local guides are working alongside Unesco and government agencies to limit visitor impact, protect old-growth cedars and restore damaged forest areas to ensure Yakushima's enchanted landscapes endure long after the credits roll. Volunteers and travellers can help with undergrowth clearing, tree pruning and trail repairs, while staff at Kurosuke's House run workshops and guided walks here they explain their conservation work and why these woods are worth saving.
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