{"id":4174,"date":"2026-01-26T10:30:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2026-01-26T10:30:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T17:30:42","slug":"studio-ghibli-releases-spirited-away-bags-in-japan-based-on-a-mysterious-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=4174","title":{"rendered":"Studio Ghibli releases Spirited Away bags in Japan, based on a mysterious festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Anime characters come together for an ethereal celebration.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Have you ever wondered what it might look like if a festival was held in the mysterious town seen in Studio Ghibli\u2019s Spirited Away<\/strong>? That was the impetus for a special pattern adorning a series of pouches released in 2021 to mark the movie\u2019s 20th anniversary, and now the popular series is making its return, looking more enigmatic than ever.<\/p>\n

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The pattern is filled with images from the film, laid out in a playful style that adds movement and energy to the design. The dark navy background evokes a night-time scene, where curious characters appear alongside lanterns and neon signs, inviting us to join the celebrations.<\/p>\n

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The pattern spreads its mysterious joy across three products called the \u201cSpirited Away Mysterious Town Festival Series<\/strong>\u201c, with the\u00a0<\/span>first product being the Large Drawstring Bag<\/strong> (1,870 yen [US$11.76]).<\/p>\n

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Made with shantung fabric that gives off a subtle sheen, this pouch is 24 centimetres wide and 29 centimetres long (9 x 11 inches), an ideal size for storing everyday items in your bag or essential items when travelling.<\/p>\n

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One of the highlights on all the items is the yellow side tag<\/strong>, designed to look like a lantern, with the \u201c\u6cb9\u201d (\u201cabura\u201d) kanji from the Aburaya bathhouse in the film printed on it.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The yellow colour continues inside, with the bright shade bringing light to the interior.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc The next item in the lineup is the Small Drawstring Bag<\/strong> (1,540 yen).<\/p>\n

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Slightly smaller, at 17.5 \u00d7 21 centimetres, this bag is easily distinguished by the yellow rope drawstring, but it also has the same lantern side tag\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u25bc \u2026yellow interior\u2026<\/p>\n

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\u2026and the same eye-catching pattern, featuring characters like No Face<\/strong>, the River God<\/strong>, the Radish Spirit<\/strong>, the Ootori birds<\/strong>, and Haku<\/strong>, in human and dragon form.<\/p>\n

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\u25bc Finally, we have the Gamaguchi Pouch<\/strong> (3,080 yen).<\/div>\n

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\u25bc The details here are just as beautiful as what\u2019s seen in the larger bags.<\/p>\n

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Measuring 22 \u00d714 centimetres, this pouch has a wide opening (\u201cgamaguchi\u201d literally means \u201ctoad\u2019s mouth\u201d), making it easy to store and retrieve items like makeup and small accessories.<\/p>\n

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It also comes with a ring on the side for attaching small charms and keychains<\/a>, adding to the fun of this mysterious town festival.<\/p>\n

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All three items capture the fun spirit of a night at a Spirited Away<\/em> festival, and they can be purchased at Donguri Kyowakoku stores and online (links below) while stocks last.<\/p>\n

Source: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a><\/em>
\nTop image: Donguri Kyowakoku<\/a><\/em>
\nInsert images: Donguri Kyowakoku (1<\/a>, 2<\/a>, 3<\/a>)<\/em>
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