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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s treasured car put on display in Nagakute, Japan

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Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s treasured car put on display in Nagakute, Japan

A theme park in central Japan featuring characters and scenes from Studio Ghibli’s animation films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away this week put on display a beloved car of director Hayao Miyazaki. The French classic car, a Citroen 2CV, was bought by Miyazaki, 84, to take his child to nursery and is … Read more

Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

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Eating insects in Japan included dragonflies, a tradition that surprises researchers

One woman in her seventies, born and raised in the village of Kunohe in Iwate prefecture, recalled her days in junior school when she ate dragonflies a few times with friends. “I was told that dragonflies were good for my health because they are gods,” she said. “When we would play near the mountains or … Read more