Castle in the Sky

This high-flying adventure begins when Pazu, an engineer's apprentice, finds a young girl, Sheeta, floating down from the sky wearing a glowing pendant. Together they discover both are searching for a legendary floating castle, Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the luminous crystal around Sheeta's neck. Their quest won't be easy, however. There are greedy air pirates, secret government agents and astounding obstacles to keep them from the truth, and from each other. (Source: Disney)

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Ashio Copper Mine

足尾銅山

This historic copper mining site with its tunnels and industrial heritage closely resembles the underground mining operations depicted in the film. The mining town atmosphere and mountainous setting mirror Pazu's hometown environment.

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