There is no denying that the Ghibli animated film is really popular all over the world. Including prominent Ghibli characters like Totoro with a big, round, chunky character, making viewers easily fall in love.
Totoro is based on the legendary creatures from Ainu folktales called the Koropokkuru, which means “People under the butterbur”. Totoro became a hit after the movie My Neighbor Totoro aired in 1988.
The creative grandpa at the age of 70s, have built a hand made Totoro and turn it into a part of a bus stop in that area. This statue became an instant hit in the neighborhood and tourist attraction hotspot. He forgets to add the umbrella that Totoro is holding actually.
You can visit at: Tonari no Totoro Bus Stop, 7538-6 Kamamuta, Takaharu, Nishimorokata District, Miyazaki 889-4414, Japan.
