The Urban Legends of Ghibli A Sinister Side My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away inspire audiences across nations with the mischievous enlightenment of Japanese culture. However, there are uncanny coincidences within the movies which tie to the darker side of society. My Neighbour Totoro shares a number of traits with a murder incident which occurred in Sayama Hills in 1963. Spirited Away exposes the culture of prostitution and the significance of debt within Japanese culture. While Hayao Miyazaki (director) has voiced distaste in having the stories tied to the darker history of Japan, he has admitted the themes are entwined into the movies. Read more about the Ghibli Urban Legends on Hiding from Japanese Ghosts: https://www.hidingfromjapaneseghosts.com/my-neighbour-totoro-and-spirited-away-urban-legends.html
