トトロの森 Totoro Forest November 9, 2008

“大事なのは一つの森を守る事ではない。トトロの森を守る事は私たちの子供の心を守る事を意味する。”
“It is not just about one specific forest. Totoro Forest represents the spirit of our childhood.”

Sayama Forrest is one of the most remarkable urban forests (approximately 8750 acres) in Japan located right outside of Tokyo. This forest is said to be where the idea for the masterpiece “My Neighbor Totoro” originated from. With Japan’s rapid urban development in the 70’s and 80’s, the forest has been losing its land. In 1990, the director of My Neighbor Totoro, Hayao Miyazaki helped set up the national trust, Totoro no Furusato Fund to preserve the environment in the park.

Totoro Forest Project