Well, the opening of Donguri Republic in Taipei is not actually unexpected considering how much the Taiwanese love basically anything Japanese, including Japanese manga and animation. In addition, the Taiwanese loves to collect cute stuffs and merchandises. So the existence of Donguri Republic in Taipei is really a good move from business perspective. 

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The store is really making your dream come true, especially if you are a fan of Studio Ghibli. In addition to the usual plush toys, you can find all kinds of merchandises featuring characters from the famous Studio Ghibli's movies like My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Howl's Moving Castle.

 Clothes, puzzles, pots, cups and other household utensils which have Totoro on it? Oh my gawd, I think I'm going crazy soon. I was seriously so tempted to get at least one of the these lovely Totoro items but then, I remember I have nowhere to put my Totoro on. #smallroom #manystuffs

There are also a number of stationeries and story books inside Donguri Republic. Oh hey, look at my fingers. Hahaha, I am such a kid. Can't resist doing this kind of thing. LOL.

Donguri Republic is located at level B1 of ATT4 in Taipei City Hall. Due to the popularity of Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki's artwork in Taiwan, a crowd is expected inside the store especially on weekends. But, you should still come to Donguri Republic, it will be so worth it. And you will probably end up carrying a lot of stuff outside this store.