1,000-Year-Old Tree Resembling Totoro Has Tourists Swarming For a Look

Nestled in the rural embrace of Sakegawa, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, stands a majestic cedar tree that whispers tales of myth. Known as the Kosugi no Osugi, or “Great Cedar of Kosugi,” this ancient giant boasts an impressive age of over 1,000 years. But its true claim to fame lies in its uncanny resemblance to Totoro, the beloved forest spirit from Studio Ghibli’s timeless film ‘My Neighbor Totoro’.