Real-Life Version Of Totoro Bus Stop Has Been Constructed By An Elderly Couple And Is Now A Tourist Attraction
There are so many famous characters from Western culture, including Snow White, the Snow Queen, and Cinderella. But when it comes to timeless animation from the other side of the world, there is still so much to learn.
The most well-known anime characters ever brought to life on screen are produced by the one and only Studio Ghibli, the Japanese version of Disney. One of these well-known anime productions has a cult following and serves as a national symbol.
Totoro is undoubtedly already familiar to you. He is a huge, cuddly, furry monster modeled after the mythical Koropokkuru animals from Ainu folklore.
Many people have found inspiration from Japanese folklore, including a wonderful elderly couple from Takahuru, Miyazaki in Japan. The 70-year-olds created a handmade duplicate of the well-known animated movie character, which is now a feature of the bus stop with a Totoro theme.
It makes sense why people are coming from all around the land of the rising sun merely to get their photo taken with a well-known anime character. Everyone adores Totoro, a furry figure with a massive following who has a new home at this Japanese bus station.
You don’t believe me, right? Okay, here is proof that people and cameras alike can't help but want to take a picture with a cartoon character in real life!
When creating Totoro from scratch, this inventive man displayed his amazing construction abilities
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satomisakasEveryone involved appeared to be having fun with the activity
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Still going...
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Little is left, big boy, so say “cheese”!
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Then, Totoro received some additional brick layers to make it round and fat
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Teamwork does the trick
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Almost getting there...
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As dusk falls, the jovial furry monster begins to appear enigmatic
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The big animal is getting set...
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Standing tall and content with his creators is Totoro
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Take a snap
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Their granddaughter is joyfully whisked away!
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Yay!
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What began as a surprise for the grandchildren of the old couple quickly became popular in the neighborhood
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A very big hug
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They're all smiles
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Mummy, some more...
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Hey grandma!
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We're having fun
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More people came to see this large guy as Totoro's bus stop became the area's most popular tourist destination
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Happy to be here
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Peace!
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Give Totoro a big hug
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Please, Totoro, give me some advice on how to pose
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Looking so adorable
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A flashback to the past - Following the 1988 airing of the film My Neighbor Totoro, Totoro became popular
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Let's take a peek at Totoro's bus stop
In the comments, people expressed their admiration for the job well done
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Priscilla Ramirez
I love that too
Joy Sheffer
Truly amazing
Lei Shweyee Oo
We love Totoro
Claybear Bear
Love it
Angela Loureinne
Lovely
Ris Celle
It’s always amazing when someone brings a well-known character to life. And with Totoro being a popular animated figure, it’s no surprise why the Totoro Bus Stop became popular.
Just like a lot of people, I know I would definitely head over there to get a picture with the cute character, what about you? Do leave your thoughts about this mind-blowing craft in the comments and share this post as well.
