A pair of white Totoros (made of either porcelain or ceramic, me thinks.) I procured from the Ghibli Museum store during my recent visit. Sorry, I couldn’t resist.
(above) I just realized they kinda look like urinals from the angle I shot it haha – but If I’m not mistaken these are for gardening use – the hole at the bottom is for water drainage. Correct me if I’m wrong. Love the little stump it has for a tail !
(above) From the Ghibli Museum gift shop Mamma Aiuto ! ( its Italian I believe ? What does it mean ? ) Keep your eyes peeled for them if you’re visiting soon – but there’ll be a million other things you’ll be itching to buy, actually.
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Totoros, Mitaka Museum
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Ghibli Museum Illustrated Postcards By Yoshida Noboru
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December 8th, 2011 at 1:59 am
Good buy!
The correct translation for “Mamma Aiuto” would “Help mom!” (The battle cry of the air pirates, I guess.)
December 8th, 2011 at 2:34 am
They are very cute ^^ when i went to the Ghibli store i wanted to buy everything (thank god i couldn’t 😛 )! Mamma Aiuto means Mum,Help! 🙂
December 8th, 2011 at 4:51 am
I think “Mamma Aiuto” is a weird way of saying, “Help, Mamma!”
I know its the name of a group from Porco Rosso at least 😀
And those are such adorable Totoros!
December 8th, 2011 at 11:17 am
that’s awesome. i loved that place. i wanted so bad to buy the replica Porco Rosso plane. there was just so much whimsy to that place, i wish i would have gone with someone else so i could have had someone to talk to about everything.
December 8th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
They’re very cute, i wish some day i could go too.
December 10th, 2011 at 8:21 pm
Thanks for answering my question folks ! I’m guessing the name might have come from a line in Porco Rosso. Gotta rewatch the film one of these days.
Zack – Yes, the Porco Rosso plane is very tempting, as is the plane from Nausicaa. Unfortunately I can’t afford either one ! :[
December 16th, 2011 at 11:38 am
When i visited Ghibli Museum i asked the lady if she could give me an extra bag, so i can keep it because i just love the Mamma Aiuto! line, that was 3 years ago now. :’)
The totoros are just sweet!
March 4th, 2012 at 11:30 am
Love them!!! Are you currently in Japan or planning on visiting the museum in the near future? I am looking for a particular umbrella that were sold out during my most recent visit and I still want to have them, if there is any chance for you to help out it would be great!!!
July 25th, 2012 at 11:36 pm
Are you talking about the Tonari no Totoro umbrella, plain dark color outside but with a sky, sun and plants inside? I’m dying to find it. I couldn’t remember how much it costs though. Do you?
The only ones you can find on the internet are imitations on chinese websites…