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Tokyo Weekender
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Tokyo Weekender
Everything You Need To Know About the New Studio Ghibli Sculpture Exhibition in Tokyo
Securing tickets for Ghibli Park in Aichi Prefecture is notoriously difficult. Eager fans and tourists are often left on an extensive digital waiting line, competing over the limited reservations. Not to mention that the park is located about a 3-hour train ride from the center of Tokyo. If you couldn't get your hands on the coveted theme park tickets, don't fret. Though there's plenty of Ghibli magic to be experienced throughout Tokyo, the newest attraction on the block stands out, as it invites guests to directly step inside Hayao Miyazaki's fantastical worlds. The Tokyo-exclusive Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition (website in Japanese only) lifts our favorite characters off the screen and into an interactive space, with three-dimension recreations of some of the most iconic Studio Ghibli scenes. The exhibit runs from May 27 to September 23, 2025. Here's everything to know — getting tickets, how to get there and what to expect once you arrive. List of Contents: About the Exhibit Watch An Exclusive Short Film Exhibition Merchandise How to Buy Tickets Related Posts About the Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition The Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition is being hosted inside Warehouse Terrada's B&C Hall . The venue is located in the Tennozu Isle, situated between Shinagawa and Odaiba, which is accessible by either the Tokyo Monorail or Rinkai Haneda Airport line. The isle is often nicknamed as the 'art and design island' — a little artsy hub where you can enjoy cutting-edge galleries, stock up on art supplies and grab a bite complimented by peaceful seaside dining. The surrounding area, with its steady waves and full docks, pairs well with the serenity and tranquil moments that Studio Ghibli has come to masterfully interject and be renowned for. At the entrance of the exhibit, you'll find Ponyo sprinting atop a tower of fish to greet you in. The exhibit originally debuted in 2003 and now, after 22 long years, it's making its much-anticipated comeback. Running until September 23, the gallery features several large models recreating famous movie moments, including scenes from My Neighbor Totoro , Spirited Away , Howl's Moving Castle and Pom Poko . The models use various visual elements and techniques to add a sense of wonder to the figures. Dancing strips of paper placed on top of the light fixtures give the illusion of komorebi blanketing Totoro and Mei as they nap in the forest. Intricately arranged food scraps and garbage in the Spirited Away model subtly cast the ominous monstrous shadow of No Face following the banquet at Yubaba's bath house. Creaky and slightly unsteady mechanisms bring out the charming choreography of Howl's expressive moving castle. Various interactive photo spots can also be found through the exhibition. Interactive spots include areas where you can pet Moon the cat on a train, just as Shizuku did in Whisper of the Heart , or to confront the humanoid shapeshifting heron from Ghibli's most recent release, The Boy and the Heron . Coming to the gallery alone or need a helping hand for a group photo? Staff members are available at each interactive photo spot to snap your perfect shot. On top of the impressive 3D models, the exhibit also covers extensive history on how Studio Ghibli's films reached the hearts of millions of people across the globe. A significant portion of the attraction is dedicated to explaining international distribution plans and the translation/dubbing process. International theatrical posters adorn the walls of the gallery, showing the global enthusiasm of fans. Conclude your visit to the exhibit at the Porco Rosso Piccolo-inspired warehouse, where you'll find a recreation of the Savoia S-21 flying boat. Watch An Exclusive Short Film The exhibit is running a special screening of the short animated film Kuso no Sora Tobu Kikaitachi ( Imaginary Flying Machines ). Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and accompanied by the ever-beautiful music of Joe Hisaishi, the short film was created in 2002 for the Ghibli Museum in Mikata. Exhibition Merchandise There are some exclusive goods available at the exhibit's gift shop, along with other merchandise from the Ghibli Museum and Donguri Republic. Exhibit-exclusive items include t-shirts inspired by Porco Rosso, bookmarks depicting all of the featured characters and an official catalogue book with 112 pages full of photos from the exhibit and interviews from Studio Ghibli's history. How to Buy Tickets Tickets for the Ghibli 3D Model Exhibition cost ¥1900 for adults, ¥1600 for junior and senior high school students and ¥1200 for elementary school students. You must have an advance reservation with a specific date and time selected prior to your visit; there is no same-day entry. The venue is open from 9:30 to 20:00, with last admission at 19:00. The first reservation time slot starts at 9:30 and the last slot is at 18:00. You can purchase through L-Ticket and pick up your ticket at a Lawson convenience store. A special limited-quantity ticket will be sold starting on June 27. Presented in collaboration with Nippon Television, the ticket includes a ham ramen meal as seen in Ponyo . This special ticket costs ¥2900 for adults, ¥2600 for junior and senior high school students and ¥2200 for elementary school students. Ramen vouchers can be exchanged up to three hours after the admission time written on the ticket. To purchase the special ticket, select the 'tickets with benefits' option when ordering on L-Ticket. 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New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Studio Ghibli's Majestic Sensibility Is Drawing Imitators
Hayao Miyazaki and his colleagues at Studio Ghibli craft pictures that are so delicately drawn and convincingly textured that it seems as if we should be able to step right into them. Think of the bustling bathhouse of 'Spirited Away' or the bucolic Japanese countryside of 'My Neighbor Totoro.' But as viewers, we are never able to actually enter these worlds of tender emotions, whimsical characters and, perhaps above all, vivid locations that set the imagination ablaze. Movies are made from flat 2-D images; they remain tantalizingly out of reach. The most committed Ghibli fans can travel to Ghibli Park in Nagoya, Japan, and Ghibli Museum in Tokyo for a tactile experience of their beloved animated films. But most of us are not making that globe-trotting journey. Enter video games, which allow players to explore immersive 3-D environments and satisfy many fantasies: the sword-wielding savior, the slayer of fantastical beasts, the fleet-footed time traveler. The influence of Studio Ghibli — which turned 40 this week — can be seen throughout the industry, notably in recent additions to the Legend of Zelda franchise. Breath of the Wild (2017) and Tears of the Kingdom (2023) each offer pastoral experiences tinged with menace, similar to many Ghibli pictures; their cel-shaded graphics also evoke the studio's exquisite painterly style. In Tears of the Kingdom, Zelda's devoted knight Link moves between floating land masses that evoke those in 'Castle in the Sky.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A ‘Demon Slayer' live concert is coming to Singapore for the first time ever, here's how to get tickets
First, we watched the original Ghibli singers perform iconic film soundtracks live, and soon, musical genius Joe Hisaishi – the legend responsible for all your favourites by Hayao Miyazaki – will be gracing the stage at The Esplanade to play tunes from The Boy and the Heron on the piano. But wait, there's more for fans of Japanese animation: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert is making its way to Singapore for the first time ever, in a one-night-only show on October 18, 2025 at the Esplanade Theatre. In this two-hour concert, you'll be watching a skilled 18-piece orchestra bust out hit after hit from the Demon Slayer's Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve arc. Expect riveting instrumental versions of iconic songs like LiSA's Gurenge and other theme songs of the popular award-winning anime series, as clips from the show are projected on a massive screen in the background for the full immersive experience. Ticketing details are already out; Tickets are priced from $71 to $179 depending on the seat category you've chosen. Get your tickets via BookMyShow from June 19, 2025, from 11am onwards. When is the Demon Slayer concert coming to Singapore? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert will be happening in Singapore on October 18, 2025, a Saturday. The show starts at 7.30pm and will last for roughly 120 minutes. You are advised to be seated by 7.15pm. Where will the Demon Slayer concert be held in Singapore? Watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert at the Esplanade Theatre, which is located within walking distance of Esplanade MRT station and City Hall MRT station. How much are tickets for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba In Concert? Ticket prices for the Demon Slayer concert in Singapore are as follows: VIP Box: $179 Cat 1: $153 Cat 2: $112 Cat 3: $92 Cat 4 (Restricted View): $71 Do take note that a $6 booking fee per ticket applies, on top of the aforementioned rates. Yes. Children aged 12 and below will not be allowed to attend. Seating map for the Demon Slayer concert in Singapore The exact seat map has not been released at time of writing. Check back on this article in a couple of days – we'll be updating it with the relevant information once it's made available. Best spots to get your matcha fix in Singapore
LeMonde
6 days ago
- Business
- LeMonde
Artificial intelligence consumes massive amounts of energy. Here's why
"Our GPUs [graphics processing units] are melting. We are going to temporarily introduce some rate limits." Just two days after OpenAI added a new image generation feature to ChatGPT, on March 25, CEO Sam Altman openly admitted the company was overwhelmed. Users were rushing to test the new ability to transform photos into different styles of art using artificial intelligence technology, especially in the characteristic style of Studio Ghibli, the Japanese animation studio founded by artist and filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. On March 31, Altman announced that one million new users had signed up for ChatGPT in just one hour. The day after, he acknowledged that ChatGPT faced the risk of service slowing down, or even outages. The sequence highlighted the enormous energy drain represented by generative AI technology. AI's explosive growth is now expected to more than double global electricity demand from data centers by 2030. According to an April report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), the demand could reach around 945 terawatt-hours (Twh), surpassing the current total electricity consumption of Japan. By that time, data centers will consume just under 3% of the world's electricity, it found. "In the United States, power consumption by data centers is on course to account for almost half of the growth in electricity demand between now and 2030," the IEA wrote. Data center projects have been proliferating in the US. Donald Trump announced the launching of Stargate, a project with a $500 billion package of public and private funds that has already provided for the construction of up to 10 new data centers. Proving the point that energy is a core challenge in AI development, Meta and Microsoft have planned to connect their data centers directly to nuclear power plants. These projects anticipate that AI technology will achieve the success that has been predicted in the coming years. Indeed, now that AI models are integrated into Bing, WhatsApp, and, soon, Google, they will be included in every app on our phones, raising significant questions about their environmental impact.
Time Out
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Iconic Ghibli films come to life in 3D at the studio's sculpture exhibition in Tokyo
From the dreamlike forests of My Neighbor Totoro to the bustling bathhouse of Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli has enchanted audiences around the world with unforgettable visuals as much as with its acclaimed poetic storytelling. Over the four decades since Hayao Miyazaki, Isao Takahata and producer Toshio Suzuki co-founded the studio back in 1985, Ghibli has cultivated an imagery so recognisable that it's come to be considered a style all unto its own – as the recent brouhaha over AI-generated Ghibli art proved. This summer, Miyazaki and co's magical universe takes physical form at Tennozu Isle, where Warehouse Terrada B&C Hall is hosting the Studio Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition until September 23. Both a meticulous exploration of iconic Ghibli scenes and a celebration of the international bonds that have carried the studio's stories far beyond Japan's shores, the show offers an unmissable opportunity to see, feel and experience some of your favourite Ghibli moments in an all-new format. A new dimension of animation The centrepiece of the exhibition is an extraordinary collection of three-dimensional models and sculptures, each capturing a key scene from some of Ghibli's most iconic films. Titles such as Kiki's Delivery Service, Castle in the Sky, Pom Poko and My Neighbor Totoro come alive in everything from miniature landscapes to life-sized recreations, allowing you to step into spaces once confined to the two-dimensional screen. By entering these sculpted tableaux, viewers gain fresh appreciation for the artistic detail and emotive atmosphere that define Ghibli's storytelling. The exhibition is a bigger and bolder version of Studio Ghibli's first-ever art exhibition, held in Tokyo back in 2003, and features plenty of updates and surprises. Among them is a majestic full-size model of the Savoia S-21 'flying boat' from Porco Rosso. Fashioned from wood as an art piece rather than a replica, the vessel sits docked in the venue's canalside location, evoking the spirit of the fictional Piccolo S.P.A. company and turning Warehouse Terrada into a cinematic port of call. How Ghibli reached the world Themed 'The Wind That Crossed the Sea', the display also reflects on Ghibli's global reach. While the studio's films are now celebrated worldwide, there was a time when Ghibli was little known outside Japan. The exhibition pays tribute to the many devoted overseas partners – distributors, translators, curators – who believed in these works and laboured for years to introduce them to audiences across North America, Europe, China and the broader Asian region. Through personal anecdotes and visual documentation, the exhibit spotlights these unsung heroes who helped Ghibli cross borders and touch millions of hearts. This human-driven narrative, emphasising passion over promotion and connection over commerce, is a fitting tribute to a studio that has always prioritised artistry and authenticity over profitable trends. The stories of these cultural emissaries run parallel to the physical reconstructions of Ghibli's fantastical worlds, grounding the magic in very real acts of dedication and cultural exchange. A short screening In addition to its sculptural displays, the exhibition includes a special screening of the short film Imaginary Flying Machines, originally created by Hayao Miyazaki for the Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. The six-minute film, narrated by Miyazaki himself, offers a whimsical survey of imaginary 19th-century aircraft, presented with hand-drawn charm and a wry sense of humour. Scored by long-time Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi, the short serves as a thematic complement to the flying sequences in Porco Rosso and underscores the studio's enduring fascination with flight, invention and fantasy. Hotels and ham ramen Visitors seeking an even more immersive Ghibli experience can take advantage of exclusive hotel packages that include admission to the exhibition. The Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa and the Shinagawa Prince Hotel both offer plans with flexible entry during the stay. For a more unconventional escape, the floating hotel Petals Tokyo provides a special blend of urban lodging and waterfront tranquillity. Meanwhile, ramen fiends – and Ponyo fans – may want to score one of the special tickets that include a bowl of the much-loved 'That Ham Ramen', inspired by a Ghibli scene and crafted by the noodle connoisseurs at Nippon Television. This hearty dish can be enjoyed at T-Lotus M, the scenic boat café in front of B&C Hall. A fresh look at familiar scenes Upon leaving the exhibition, we were hit with an overwhelming desire to revisit the films we had just seen from a new perspective. That's because reproducing Ghibli's work in three dimensions reveals hidden layers of texture, craftsmanship and spatial storytelling that might otherwise go unnoticed. So whether you're a long-time fan or a novice to the world of Totoro, Chihiro and Porco, the Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition is sure to inspire. It's a worthy tribute to the artistry of its creators – and to the community of dreamers from around the world who have enabled the genius of Ghibli to span oceans and cultures. The Studio Ghibli 3D Sculpture Exhibition runs until September 23.
