One of my favourite elements of Japanese culture is the embodiment of manga and anime. I am always amazed at the association with and value placed on these characters. Personally, I have collected much cute memorabilia/brick-a-brac or merchandise and as a consumer continue to be influenced by the clever branding that personifies stuffed toys to a level that makes you want to include them in your family!!
I am not the only one! Even the current Japanese PM Mr. Aso is well known for his enjoyment of Japanese manga/cartoons and anime. Mr. Aso has even suggested that a museum be made to exhibit anime, manga films and other forms of culture!
- From a page in Sen to Chihiro
My all-time favourite Japanese anime is that created by Hayao Miyazaki. Co-founder and Director of the Studio Ghibli. And with that I was one of the first to line up to visit the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka when it opened in 2001.
The storylines developed by Miyazaki and his team, as well as the infusion of Japanese culture and attention to character detail is inspiring. No doubt my collection of characters goods as well as the assortment of Ghibli DVDs and books will continue to grow.
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