Twenty years later, we encountered Totoro again on Jeju Island 🚌 Studio Ghibli exhibition in Jeju

A firsthand look at the "Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju" at Songdang Fairy Tale Village in Jeju: 12 classic animation scenes brought to life in three dimensions. Why do we still need Hayao Miyazaki even as adults? Many people come to Jeju Island, South Korea, for its azure sea or for the time spent enjoying a matcha latte. But starting this summer, deep within the boundless yurt forests of Gosa-eup, a new "air-raid shelter" has been created for adults to retreat to. The "Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju," curated by Dayuan Media, officially opened at the Donghwa Art Center in Donghwa Village, Jeju. This is a long-term invitation spanning several years, with the exhibition expected to continue until 2033. It's not the kind of pop-up shop where you take a picture and leave, with just a few life-size standees. Instead, it brings the warmth and imagination from Miyazaki Hayao's films to life in this art space surrounded by nature. We often wonder why we laughed when we watched "My Neighbor Totoro" as children, but felt like crying when we watched "The Seal and the Boy" as adults. When the scenes in the animation resonate with the wind of Jeju Island, some answers may lie in this forest.

📍 Exhibition Summary

Event Name: Studio Ghibli Exhibition in Jeju

Exhibition period: July 11, 2026 (Saturday) to October 31, 2033 (Saturday)

Business hours: 09:00 ~ 19:00

Exhibition Venue: Donghwa Art Center, Donghwa Village, Donghwa Village, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, 1183, Kijarim-ro, Guja-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

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☕️ Bonus Feature: South Korea's largest Starbucks Reserve

Even more surprising is that right next to the exhibition hall is the largest Starbucks Reserve store in South Korea – "Starbucks THE Jeju Songdang Park R Store". This coffee landmark boasts giant floor-to-ceiling windows and connects to the fairytale village's unique rock garden. After being soothed by the fairytales at the exhibition, you can stroll over, order a Jeju-exclusive drink, and enjoy a panoramic view of Hallasan Mountain.

Source: Visit Jeju

https://www.visitjeju.net/kr/festival/view?contentsid=CNTS_300000000014688

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