Jan 29 (News On Japan) –
Aichi Prefecture’s Ghibli Park has begun displaying the Citroën 2CV, the beloved automobile of famend director Hayao Miyazaki, which additionally appeared in his movies.
The car, positioned in entrance of the central staircase contained in the park’s Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse, has been rigorously polished, reflecting how Miyazaki, who has already returned his driver’s license, cherished and preserved it.
Miyazaki bought the Citroën 2CV to drive his eldest son, director Goro Miyazaki, to and from preschool. The automobile additionally makes appearances within the movie Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro and Goro Miyazaki’s Earwig and the Witch.
A manga depicting Miyazaki’s deep fondness for the automobile can also be on show. Aichi Governor Hideaki Omura expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We hope to preserve and showcase this treasured piece of the Miyazaki family as a lasting treasure of Ghibli Park.”
Source: NEWS ONE