Studio Ghibli's theme park to partially open in 2022
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Construction on Ghibli Park in central Japan began on July 28, 2020. /CFP

Construction on Ghibli Park in central Japan began on July 28, 2020. /CFP

You'd better be ready to be "Spirited Away" to Japan because the magical and whimsical worlds created by Studio Ghibli animations will soon become a reality.

The makers of everyone's favorite Japanese animations have announced that construction on a theme park featuring scenes from Hayao Miyazaki's works began on Tuesday.

The Ghibli Park will have a total of five areas inspired by the fictional worlds of "My Neighbor Totoro," "Spirited Away," and "Howl's Moving Castle," among others.

Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura introduces the Ghibli Park at the groundbreaking ceremony, July 28, 2020. /CFP

Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura introduces the Ghibli Park at the groundbreaking ceremony, July 28, 2020. /CFP

The park, a collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Aichi prefecture, will cover an area of some 7.1 hectares, including the former site of the 2005 World Expo.

"The 2005 expo's theme of 'love' has also been portrayed in Studio Ghibli's films consistently so we can inherit that philosophy. We aim to make the facility a world-class park and hope many people will visit here," said Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura during a speech at the groundbreaking ceremony, according to Japanese media.

Three out of the five areas will open in 2022, and the other two by late March 2024.