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HOW WE RESEARCH

Testing methodology

What we verify, how we check it, and the limits of our research.

Illustrative Japan-inspired garden scene
Illustrative editorial artwork · not the venue

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What has Sirocco Field Notes actually tested?

We test the website’s navigation, mobile layout, links, metadata, FAQ markup and consent interactions. Travel claims are checked against official published sources. We have not physically visited or inspected either venue as part of these guides, and we do not test ticket purchases or live availability.

Scope: desk research and website checks

We distinguish two activities: source verification of publicly documented visitor information, and technical checks of this independent guide website. We have not conducted a physical site inspection or purchased tickets as part of this publication. No guide implies first-hand admission experience.

1. Claims about admission and tickets

We compare each claim with the relevant official venue publication. In particular, Ghibli Museum in Mitaka and Ghibli Park in Nagakute have separate systems. We check whether a claim concerns admission in advance, venue location, pass coverage, or a time-sensitive release date. We do not access live inventories or test booking transactions.

Primary references: Ghibli Museum official tickets and Ghibli Park official tickets.

2. Transport and location checks

We verify place names, regions, nearby railway stations and published directions against Ghibli Museum hours and directions and Ghibli Park directions. We do not claim to have ridden the routes or measured travel time ourselves. Readers must verify current services.

3. Website usability tests

Before distribution, our checks include local navigation between pages, mobile viewport fit, page headings and canonical addresses, structured-data syntax, availability of the sitemap, and cookie choice storage. These tests confirm properties of our own site, not the reliability or operation of an external venue.

4. Clear image labeling

Garden photographs and artwork used as decorative visuals are illustrative. They are not presented as photos taken at the Ghibli Museum or Ghibli Park. Read our Image Credits for details.

5. Revisions and limitations

The most recent editorial source check for this version was . A dated review does not mean live monitoring. If official pages change, they take precedence; please report a factual issue via info@siroccofieldnotes.com. Our Editorial Policy explains corrections and independence.

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