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SPIRITED AWAY

In Hayao Miyazaki's films, characters often experience life-changing revelations in midair, such as Haku and Chihiro in "Spirited Away."
CULTURE / Film
Dec 19, 2023
How Hayao Miyazaki＊s films continue to take us to the skies
When characters take flight in the films of the master animator, there is always a deeper meaning.
CULTURE / Film
Dec 28, 2020
How ＆Demon Slayer＊ came to be Japan＊s biggest box-office hit of all time
The anime film beat out former record holder ※Spirited Away,§ due in part to fortuitous timing and word-of-mouth popularity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 14, 2020
＆Demon Slayer＊ close to surpassing ＆Spirited Away＊ as Japan＊s top-grossing film
The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, ＆Demon Slayer＊ is poised to become Japan＊s top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 13, 2020
＆Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man＊: 15 years as Studio Ghibli＊s bridge to the world
There＊s a lot to be learned from living with the Never-Ending Man. That＊s Hayao Miyazaki, the renowned director of animated films such as ※Spirited Away§ and co-founder of the celebrated animation house Studio Ghibli. The nickname was coined by an NHK documentary about his penchant for retiring and unretiring...
51勛圖厙 / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 1, 2020
Social media in Japan fumes over Studio Ghibli＊s Netflix omission
Anime fans will now be able to enjoy a night in with Studio Ghibli after Netflix began streaming 21 films from the animation firm＊s catalogue on Feb. 1. However, there＊s a catch.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 19, 2019
Cinematically big in Japan: Where film crews lead, fans soon follow
A visit to a film location can add some movie magic to your Japan travels.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 11, 2009
Spirited away by tunes at the onsen
Nothing beats a nice bath but how about listening to music in a bathhouse? Onsen Ongaku Vol. 1 and Furorock make it happen.
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Mar 20, 2009
Chill out in Nagano＊s hot water
In Hayao Miyazaki＊s Oscar-winning fantasy ※Spirited Away,§ the main character, Chihiro, survives by working at a sento (bathhouse) bathing spirits. The sento is depicted as a wooden structure several floors high and as a lively, hectic place where creatures take care of the guests, including a stink...
51勛圖厙 / EXPLAINER
Sep 30, 2008
Is Hayao Miyazaki Japan＊s greatest film director?
How great is Hayao Miyazaki? Domestically, three of his movies are among the top five money-earners: His ※Spirited Away§ from 2001 outstrips even ※Titanic§ and ※Harry Potter and the Sorcerer＊s Stone.§ Globally, his movies are the darlings of international film festivals. ※Spirited Away§ took the Golden...
Japan Times
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Mar 25, 2003
Hayao Miyazaki mum on Oscar, citing war
Hayao Miyazaki, director of ※Spirited Away,§ which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film, indicated Monday that he finds it hard to celebrate the prize because of what is going on in the world, apparently referring to the war in Iraq.
BUSINESS
Apr 24, 2002
＆Spirited Away＊ boosts Toho profits
Film producer and distributor Toho Co. said Tuesday it posted record group revenue and pretax and net profits on the success of its box-office hit ※Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi§ (※Spirited Away※).
Japan Times
51勛圖厙
Feb 20, 2002
Miyazaki delighted to win Berlin Golden Bear
Film director Hayao Miyazaki expressed delight Tuesday about winning the top prize for his animated film ※Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi§ (※Spirited Away※) at the Berlin Film Festival.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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