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Japan's Ghibli theme park prepares soft launch for visitors
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Local media got a sneak peek on Wednesday at the highly anticipated new theme park from Studio Ghibli, creator of beloved titles such as "My Neighbor Totoro" and the Oscar-winning "Spirited Away." As part of a soft launch, Ghibli Park will open three of its five sections to visitors on November 1 in central Japan's Aichi prefecture. Unlike similar tourist attractions such as Tokyo Disneyland, the park's creators have said it is designed to minimize fantasy and reflect the realism of Ghibli's works. Among the three areas opening next month will be the "Hill of Youth," the park's gateway that features an elevator tower inspired by several Ghibli films, including "Castle in the Sky" and "Howl's Moving Castle."

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