An uncanny resemblance to an iconic character in Japan… Can you guess who it is?

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If you’ve guessed Totoro, then you’re Totoro-y correct!

Introducing Kosugi no Osugi, an ancient Japanese cedar that is said to be over 1,000 years old and considered a sacred tree by the locals. 

With its appearance resembling the beloved character from Hayao Miyazaki’s film ‘My Neighbour Totoro’, it’s not hard to see why it has earned its nickname ‘Totoro Tree’.

Sakegawa Village, Yamagata Prefecture

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