We're celebrating 500 performances of #MyNeighbourTotoro at the Gillian Lynne Theatre! 🏠🌱 #FindYourSpirit

The acclaimed stage adaptation of My Neighbour Totoro has extended in the West End for a final time, with performances now set to end on 10 January 2027.

(日本語訳あり) I’ve been returning to Improbable’s D&D for a few years. Each time, something in me deepens quietly. Here, I glimpse how I’ve been changing— slowly, almost without noticing. Thank you for being a gentle signpost. I’m grateful to be here. @improbable1.bsky.social

Thank you Joe-san for your support and wise guidance on this precious project.

8 March 2026, some cast finished Totoro. Some have been here since the beginning. Their presence still lingers — in the quiet between movements. They step away, but never leave. Totoro is still here. Until our paths cross again. Totoro 3.0 (Barbican / GL1) Thank you 🌱 #myneighbourtotoro #totoro

It’s not about you. 🪐

I’m coming back to the UK. #uk #london #flying

Good morning, Mt Fuji! #mtfuji #富士山

Sky in Tokyo On my way to Mum 東京の空 今日も、母のところへ #sky #tokyo #alzheimers #mother #motheranddaughter #空 #東京 #お母さん #母と娘 #介護 #アルツハイマー

Hello Japan! First dinner at the airport: Chinese congee 🥣 日本で最初の食事！空港で中華粥 😋 #Japan #travel #Hanedaairport #羽田空港#旅 #旅食事　#日本

I’m heading back to Japan to be with my mother, before work becomes busier. Mum, wait for me. 🌿 仕事が忙しくなる前に、また日本へ。 母に会いに行きます。 お母さん、待っててね。 #mother #motheranddaughters #お母さん #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉

This is a beautiful show, made with care, love, and compassion — full of joy and magic. If the world feels heavy right now and you haven’t seen it yet, please go. It may gently warm your mind and leave you with a quiet smile. 🌱 @totoroshow.bsky.social @the-rsc.bsky.social @improbable1.bsky.social

Happy New Year. This is me, where I feel happiest on Earth. Wherever I am, whatever I am doing, my heart flies back to this ancient forest. I dissolve into trees, earth, water, and air. I am here. #happiestplaceonearth #forest #selfcare

In 2025, I spent much of the year in Japan, caring for my mother. I slept beside her in her care home through the summer. My body ached, but my heart felt clear. I chose her over other work, without regret. All I can do is give myself fully to what I’m called to do, here and now. I’m so grateful.

Merry Christmas 🩵🎄🩵 www.instagram.com/reel/DSr8cwU...

I led the workshop ‘Freeing the Inner Voice – Body and Expression’ for theatre-makers and dancers. When we connect deeply to our inner truth, raw and visceral expression naturally emerges. So many beautiful moments — deeply grateful. More to explore and share. ✨ #actingworkshop #you-riyamanaka

Meet your new best friends... Sho Totoro and Chu Totoro! 💚 If this has landed on your feed it means the spirits of the forest like you ☺️🌱 #FindYourSpirit

This morning, on the way to work. 今朝、仕事場に行く途中。ロンドンにて。 #acting #actingworkshop #演技 #演技ワークショップ

Nostalgic childhood memories ✨ Magic acapella vocals 🎤 December cozy season has officially begun! 🎧❄️ #FindYourSpirit

The beauty of colour. 色の美。 #colour #autumn #色　#秋

The touch, the sound… it’s been so long since I played an acoustic piano like this. Truly my dream piano. One day, perhaps, I’ll be able to bring one home.嗚呼、このタッチ、響き、、、。 こんなに美しいアコースティックピアノを弾くのは、本当に久しぶり。 まさに、私の夢のピアノ。 いつかきっと、家に迎えられますように。 #piano #bechstein #ピアノ #ベヒシュタイン

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(下に日本語訳あり)Our lives are shorter than a single blink in the history of the Earth— a grain of stardust drifting through the infinite universe. We could vanish in an instant, and yet, each fleeting moment is as precious as eternity. May we live with love, compassion, and sincerity. #love #compassion

A magical offering from the forest! 🌱✨ Book early and save when you join us for one of our Acorn Performances, with seats available from £15. bit.ly/3JijG1R Have you met Totoro yet? 🤭 #FindYourSpirit

All aboard the Cat Bus! #MyNeighbourTotoro extends in the West End to 30 August 2026! 🐱🚌 We can't wait to welcome you to the neighbourhood! 💚 www.totoroshow.com #FindYourSpirit

Wow! It’s already 3 years ago! トトロが開幕したのは3年前の今日⁉︎ 時の経つのは早い😇 . . . . . . #myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #ghibli #studioghibli #StudioGhibliVibes #ghiblistudio #となりのトトロ #トトロ #ジブリ #スタジオジブリ

Autumn in London. ロンドンの秋🍂 . . . . . . . #autumn #autumninlondon #london #uk #秋　#ロンドンの秋 #ロンドン

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Voiced a teenage girl! 😝 Thank you! 🎙️ ティーンエイジャーの声を演ったよ！ありがとう😊 . . . . . . #voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #voiceoveractress #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoiceoverartist #you_riyamanaka #山中結莉

Grateful for voiceover work. 声優の仕事。感謝。✨💫🌟 . . . . . . . . #voiceover #voiceovers #voiceoverartist #voiceovertalent #japanesevoiceover #japanesevoice #声優 #声優さん好きと繋がりたい

At Theater fuusikaden,Daigo San serves exquisite coffee and “real” Matcha. Our acting workshop is now reaching its most exciting stage. ✨ シアター風姿花伝では、大豪(ダイゴ) さんが極上のコーヒーと“本物”の抹茶を淹れてくれる。✨ 演技ワークショップはいよいよ佳境に入ってきた！ #acting #actingworkshop #theatre #actingtraining #japaneseactor

From today, our workshops at Theater Fuusikaden in Tokyo begin! Brush-Up A & B and Scene Study are all full — thank you! Let’s enjoy this boundless journey of theatre together 💫✨🌟 Photo ©️Takezo Hirabayashi #acting #actingworkshop #actorslife

At last, nice to meet you! We’ve been waiting for you at the theatre! 😉 やっと、「初めまして！」　劇場で待ってるよ！ ——— @improbable1.bsky.social @openspacer.bsky.social #myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totorostuff #totorofan #totoroishere #ghibli #studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #となりのトトロ #トトロ #スタジオジブリ

My photo library brought this one back — me in 2010 (!). Taken by the lovely ©️ @clairegroganpix Time flies! フォトアルバムが2010年の写真を引っ張り出してきてくれたよ〜。時の経つのは早いね！ . . . . . #headshot #headshotphotography #myface #yourface #face #portrait #宣材写真 #肖像写真

‼️A 3-metre tsunami is expected to hit Japan in less than 20 minutes. If you’re in the sea or near the shore, please evacuate immediately.‼️#Tsunami #津波 #津波警報

上智大学でのワークショップ。(下に日本語訳あり) Just finished leading “Traditional & Avant-Garde Japanese Performance and Storytelling” at Sophia University. A deeply human journey into the heart of Japanese culture. More reflections to come. #kabuki #butoh #storytelling #japanesetheatre

おはようございます！☀️ It’s only 8am, and the sun is blazing. 8:00なのに、もうこの太陽の勢い！#japan #japanesesummer #日本の夏

Morning light, express train, a heart full — travelling from Mum’s care home to work in Tokyo. Feeling grateful for this rhythm of care and creativity 🌱 朝の光と特急列車、心が満ちていく——母のホームから東京のワークショップへ。 ケアと創造が交わるこの毎日に、感謝✨ #mum #alzheimers #motheranddaughter #actingworkshop #kabuki #butoh #tokyo #acting #full

(下に日本語あり)These are practice fans used in traditional Japanese dance — delicate instruments for conjuring landscapes, creatures, emotions, and more. We’re exploring fan-based storytelling at Sophia University in Tokyo. #JapaneseDance #Storytelling #Kabuki #FanDance

Commuting between Mum’s care home and work in Tokyo — what a blessing. Grateful I can care for her and still do what I love. Feeling truly thankful 💝 母のホームと東京での仕事を毎日往復。なんてありがたい。母の介護と自分のやりたいことを同時にできて、心底感謝！ありがとうございます🙏✨ #mum #motheranddaughter #alzheimer #carer #work #アルツハイマー #介護 #仕事

Leading a workshop at Sophia University: “Traditional and Avant-Garde – Japanese Performance and Storytelling.” Students explore with their whole being. The way we move feels different, but at the core, what we express is deeply human. It was Yukata Day — joy woven into every step. #kabuki #butoh

New Trailer for the stage production of ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ ❣️舞台版「となりのトトロ」の新しいトレーラーが公開されました！🌱✨ @improbable1.bsky.social @the-rsc.bsky.social #myneighbourtotoro #totoro #totorolover #totoroart #totorostuff #totorofan #totorolovers #studioghibli #となりのトトロ #トトロ #トトロ好きな人と繋がりたい #スタジオジブリ #ジブリ

Calling this place my office for the next 3 weeks — not bad at all! 😉　I’m leading a workshop “Traditional & Avant-Garde Japanese Performance and Storytelling.” at @sophiauniveraity この場所がこれから3週間の私のオフィスになる- ワクワク！上智大学で「伝統とアヴァンギャルド――日本の舞台芸術とストーリーテリング」というワークショップを担当している。#kabuki #butoh #storytelling

母が退院した。 She’s back from hospital — thank you, Universe. Mum’s resilience continues. The Universe allows us to walk our journey, fully and deeply. ✨🪐💫 ありがとう、宇宙。 母のたくましさは変わらず続いている。宇宙は、私たちがこの旅路を、深く、そして余すことなく歩むことを許してくれているのだなあ。#mum #alzheimers #motheranddaughter #お母さん #アルツハイマー

〜The Way of Care〜 (下に日本語訳あり) A new journey has begun — walking the Way of Care between my work and looking after Mum, between Tokyo and the hospital where she’s been staying. She’s coming home tomorrow. ✨🌟💫 〜介護道〜 新たな旅が始まろうとしている。仕事と母のケアのあいだを、東京と母が入院している病院のあいだを、介護道を歩いている。 明日、母は退院。 #care #mother #mm

Back in Tokyo. It’s 33°C. I’m melting… 🫠 東京に戻った。溶けそう〜〜 #tokyo #summer #japanesesummer #東京 #夏 #暑い

And now I’m zooming on the Shinkansen from Tokyo to western Japan — at a breezy 285km/h (that’s 177mph!) 🪽🪽🪽　Mt. Fuji stayed hidden today, wrapped in haze. そして、ただいま新幹線で西を目指して翔んでいる最中！期待した富士山は雲の中だったなあ。🗻 #shinkansen #bullettrain #japan #westernjapan #tokyo #新幹線

I’m flying out to Japan (again) ! 🇯🇵✈️ また日本に向けて出発！ #flight #fly #heathrowairport #london #uk #tokyo #hanedaairport #フライト　#飛行機 #空の旅 #ロンドン #イギリス