Hayao Miyazaki's inspiration for Spirited Away. Jiufen, Taiwan

May 12, 2017 5:17 AM

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Great username

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Yes! Taiwan represent!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Beautiful little town. The nearby former Japanses goldmine is interesting too.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But also Dogo onsen on Shikoku.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Ohh love me some Miyazaki beauty v

9 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 0

Seeing that comment I immediately made the no-face noise. "Ahh, ahh... ahh!"

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Without ever seeing this place, I've had dreams about being here before!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Going up or down those stairs short of closing time takes half an eternity.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Magical

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

My 18 month old is so into this at the moment I think it's all the colours and interesting colours mostly but still great for me :)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And by colours I mean characters

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Where the hell is the catbus?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I watched that yesterday!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's a real place! Dreams do come true!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love Taiwan. Great food. Also, Taiwan Beer.

9 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

What is Taiwan beer like?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

typical Asian lager. Pretty good, nice to drink when it's hot out.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Taiwan convenience. Taiwan dogs. Taiwan old guys chewing betel but and smoking.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I just went to Juifen a few weeks ago. I love Taiwan.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

I walked those steps last April. I rode there on a scooter from downtown Taipei in the pouring April rains. Worth it!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh how was it?? I haven't been to Juifen yet

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The tea place that inspired Spirited Away, amazing tea, sat there from 9pm till 11:30pm just drinking, staff so friendly and helpful.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ah man theses this place that does "5 treasure beef soup", I'm fat now... Tea, food, amazing. I only stayed 3 days but I want to go back.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

NICE! I'll have to plan to go next time im there, tea and beef soup included thanks

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Taiwan #1.

9 years ago | Likes 63 Dislikes 0

Tai-one.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

That being said, I love Taiwan. Fuck China.

9 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 4

Keep fighting the good fight !

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

China #4! Japan #2!

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

I read somewhere that he denies taking inspiration from this. Could be alternative facts. Fake news.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Read the same thing too.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Lived near there for about 6 months. Cool town that's basically built on the side of a mountain

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Okay, now I'm too creeped out to eat Taiwanese food for the next six months.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

Why? Taiwan has the best food of any country....

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Great, now i need to watch spirited away again

9 years ago | Likes 132 Dislikes 0

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Why do you say that as if it's a problem?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

And Laputa, and Howls Moving Castle

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

spirited away is the best one though. howl is a closeish second

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Come over! We will have a Miyazaki marathon!

9 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

Can i come? i can bring booz. what country?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I'm on my way

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can we have whisky and steak strips too?

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Yes....yes we can.

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Shut up baby I know it - bender

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

So, steak strips? Is that like..steak chicken tenders? Or like..fajita slivers?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You ever need a reason? :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

If you haven't watched them in a few months, that's a reason.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's not a reason, that's a crime! ;)

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0