The haramaki is perfectly primed for cute designs, which gave Studio Ghibli the idea to add it to their fashion range.
As a belly-based garment, there was one character they had in mind to feature on the design — Totoro from My Neighbour Totoro!
People of all ages could do with a Totoro belly hug, and the studio is happy to accommodate that need by providing the haramaki in both adult’s and children’s sizes.