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Explore Yakushima, the island of ancient trees that inspired Studio Ghibli film Princess Mononoke
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The writer in Yakushima, whose lush forests, towering trees, thick canopies and moss-covered grounds inspired the 1997 film Princess Mononoke.
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Jaclynn Seah
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YAKUSHIMA, Japan – A few years ago, I watched the Studio Ghibli classic film Princess Mononoke (1997), an enchanting tale with themes of environmentalism and the destructive force of over-industrialisation.
The lush forest – with its towering trees, thick canopies and moss-covered ground – where much of the story unfolds was inspired by a real place.
