Japanese food, sports, television, movies, music, Japanese anime, manga, and the list goes on - food and entertainment is a huge part of Japanese culture.
Mononoke no Hime was a little confusing for me when i watched it. Maybe there were cultural things that i didn't understand. But in genernal Miyazaki is great. Too bad he retired.
Satsuki and Mei's House (サツキとメイの家) was built for Expo 2005 Aichi Prefecture, where I live. The house wasn't demolished after Expo 2005 and has been reopend in Ai - World Fair Memorial Park, whichi is part of the venue of Expo 2005.
You need to have a reservation in advance to see the house.