The New York Times has two articles online talking about Spirited Away and Hayao Miyazaki. Here's the links:

Boorish Gods and Sad Swine. Japan hasn't yet designated Hayao Miyazaki ("Spirited Away") as an official living national treasure, but he does have his own museum in Tokyo. By Dave Kehr. [New York Times: Movies]

Conjuring Up Atmosphere Only Anime Can Deliver. The theme of the revered Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's epic anime fantasy is dislocation. The movie could be considered Mr. Miyazaki's "Through the Looking Glass." By Elvis Mitchell. [New York Times: Movies]