1st Ever Official Studio Ghibli Store Opens in U.S.

Fans can step into the world of My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle and more, beginning June 23.

The magic of Studio Ghibli is arriving in Los Angeles. For the first time ever in the United States, Donguri Republic, the official Studio Ghibli merchandise shop, is opening a limited-time location at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, bringing hundreds of beloved items inspired by some of the most iconic animated films of all time.

Known throughout Japan and Asia as a destination for Ghibli fans, Donguri Republic will recreate the warmth and wonder of Studio Ghibli’s storytelling through a beautifully designed retail experience featuring wood-inspired interiors, whimsical displays, and a giant Totoro waiting at a bus stop for the Cat bus.

The popup opens its doors as Shop No. 179 in the Del Amo Fashion Center on June 23, and will stay there through the end of this year. Its hours will coincide with that of the mall itself: Monday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

To celebrate the grand opening:

• Guests who spend $100 or more will receive a limited-edition Donguri Republic Los Angeles tote bag while supplies last.
• Fans attending screenings during STUDIO GHIBLI FEST 2026 can receive exclusive movie film-style bookmarks with qualifying purchases.

The Del Amo Fashion Center can be found at 3525 W. Carson Street, Torrance, California, 90503.

For six months only, fans can shop exclusive merchandise inspired by Studio Ghibli’s most celebrated films, including:

• Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
• Castle in the Sky
• My Neighbor Totoro
• Kiki’s Delivery Service
• Porco Rosso
• Whisper of the Heart
• Princess Mononoke
• Spirited Away
• The Cat Returns
• Howl’s Moving Castle
• Ponyo
• The Boy and the Heron
• And more fan-favorite Studio Ghibli classics
• The pop-up will feature more than 400 officially licensed items from across the Studio Ghibli universe.