Japan is one of the most exotic countries in the world, a place where every single ritual, each stage of social position is connected with ancestors by its historical roots. Cinema production in Japan is also soaked in the daily routine and mindset of the country where `the Sun rises`, as the Japanese like to say. Japanese cinema is filled with fascinating stories about culture, birth, life, and death, which we will explore together in our special cycle of articles about the Japanese movie industry. In this article, we will talk about Hayao Miyazaki.