Emperor, empress share lighthearted moment in 'Totoro' Cat Bus
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were captured sharing a lighthearted moment inside the Cat Bus from the popular film "My Neighbor
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were photographed sharing a playful moment inside the Cat Bus from the beloved animated film, My Neighbor Totoro, during their recent visit to Ghibli Park in central Japan, according to a photo released by the Imperial Household Agency on Monday. The imperial couple spent two days in Aichi Prefecture, the home of Ghibli Park, from September 20, partly to participate in the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
The image captures the smiling emperor and empress inside the life-sized Cat Bus, which was taken by an aide using a smartphone given to them by the emperor. Another photograph depicts the couple in a setup recreating a famous train scene from the animated film Spirited Away, where visitors can sit beside a character resembling No Face, a mysterious spirit portrayed as a black-clad figure with a blank white mask.
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