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19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Watch: Vlogger Shares Video Of 'Cat Cable Car' In Japan, Internet Is Impressed
Studio Ghibli's animated films have a strong fan base of their own. With the AI-created Ghibli art trending on social media, the animation style has now gone viral amongst a large audience worldwide. Several tourists are visiting Japan every year with the motive of seeing the places that inspired the scenes in Ghibli films. While getting tickets to tourist locations like Ghibli Park and Museum can be difficult, you can still visit nearby hidden places that will remind you of your favourite Ghibli movies. Also Read: Why Shoveling Snow Is Japan's Newest Tourist Attraction (And Why Tourists Love It) In a video shared on Instagram, a vlogger shares that you can ride the Cat Cable Car from the Ikoma Cable Car Torii-Mae Station, which will take you to the real-life Ghibli village. The best part? It costs just two dollars or Rs 170 per person and offers a panoramic view of the Nara Basin. The destination is Hozan-ji Temple. Located in Ikoma, Nara City, the offbeat place has a nostalgic and charming atmosphere with traditional architecture and a peaceful environment, which can evoke a sense of Studio Ghibli's world. The video went viral with over two million views on Instagram. Several people shared their experience of visiting the Hozan-ji Temple in the comment section. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANANYA RAY (@ One user wrote, "I went there, it's my absolute favourite spot." Another added, "I've been and it's awesome in hydrangea season!" A viewer commented, "We have this planned for our trip to Nara next month." "Thank you so much, I have added it to my itinerary. Grateful for people like you sharing these great spots," read a comment. Hozan-ji is a Buddhist temple in Ikoma, Nara, Japan. Though officially dedicated to the deity Acala, the temple serves as a cult-center of the deity Kangiten and is also called 'Ikoma-Shoten'. The area is known for its ethereal mountaintop temple complex and hidden village, inspired by Studio Ghibli films.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- NDTV
Viral Video Shows Japan's Crystal Clear Drains Filled With Fish, Leaves Internet In Awe
Japan has become a favourite travel destination for tourists around the world - and for good reason. From its vibrant nightlife to scenic hotspots, the country offers an abundance of attractions wherever you go. Japan is also celebrated as one of the cleanest countries in the world. The population's dedication to cleanliness is evident in their transport systems, gardens, and even their drains. Recently, a video of a drainage system in Shimabara, Nagasaki, went viral on social media. The clip, shared on Instagram by @ captured scenes of a drain where numerous koi fish were seen swimming in crystal-clear water. The video gave the impression of a giant aquarium rather than a polluted drain. The side note read, "Even the gutters are spotless in Japan. While typical street gutters in Japan aren't usually this clear, what you're seeing here are specially protected canals where fish have been added to attract tourists. However, in the Japanese countryside and smaller cities, it's not uncommon to find storm drains with koi fish and even turtles. These drains may not be as crystal clear as the one pictured, but they are clean enough to sustain aquatic life. If you're ever visiting rural Japan, save this spot; you won't regret it!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by ANANYA RAY (@ The video went viral in no time. In the comments section, several people agreed that Japan is indeed a clean country, but not all of them were convinced by the "clean drain" claim. One user said, "I saw this on my trip to Japan at Easter. They have culverts with fresh water! Quite magical." Another added, "I have been to Japan, and it really is beautiful and so incredibly clean!" A viewer claimed, "This is not true everywhere in Japan. The gutters are not this clean. This is a specific area in Japan where the government cleans the gutters and places these koi fish to boost tourism." "Everywhere in the world should be as clean as this," read another comment.
