Since 2001, the folks at the Ghibli Museum have made an annual habit of opening their screening room (Saturn Theatre) to the public, showing short films and allowing kids to get up close to cuddly versions of some of the characters. The films are typically Ghibli, with dog tales, underwater love stories, Japanese folk tales; one of them even follows the further adventures of Mei, star of My Neighbor Totoro. The current exhibition adds two more films the collection, bringing the total to nine.
With plenty of hands-on activities, plus the chance to see Ghibli's latest work fresh, this event looks like an ideal way to stop the kids' Golden Week boredom from kicking in.