Ghibli Museum

I love the anime films of Ghibli Studio. I am proud to claim that I have watched every single one of them. Hayao Mayazaki and his long-time collaborator, composer Joe Hisaishi, are always able to reenact familiar experiences of childhood that transcend all boundaries and hence that we can all relate to. I even went for Joe Hisaishi's live concert with the New Japan Philharmonic Dream World Orchestra when I was in Taiwan on exchange. Love it even though I am a complete idiot when it comes to band music.

Of Hayao Miyazaki's films, I love Spirited Away most. I watched it thrice and have not gotten sick of it. The theme, soundtrack, and plot are simply too hard to resist. I struggled immensely to find the source of imperfection in the film and fortunately, I could not find any. Sequences glide seamlessly and coherently to the next and before I know it, the film ends with a resounding impact that resonates in me for many hours after. And guess what: Jioufen (in Taiwan) was adopted as a model in the film!

The Ghibli Museum features artwork and exhibits of the production of the anime films and shows how animation is created through various techniques and gadgets. I got to watch one free short film with my ticket. Haha. For entry, please buy a ticket at any Lawson convenience store in advance. While stocks last and you won't regret your purchase I promise! It is really worth a trip!