Clik here to view.
A room with a (terrifying) view: Visiting the hotel that overlooks Godzilla’s...
When we reported a while back about the giant Godzilla head that has taken up residence atop a Shinjuku skyscraper, we also mentioned how a nearby hotel, the Hotel Gracery Shinjuku, has been quick to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Check out cool artwork of monsters that could have been in the Godzilla 2014...
Godzilla, the gargantuan dinosaur-like creature that has starred in roughly 30 movies to date, has to be one of the most famous characters to ever come out of Japan. Since its first appearance on the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Combine your love of Godzilla, ukiyo-e and fashion with these fresh kicks...
Recently, we brought you the news that you can now view an online animated sketchbook version of works by famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist Hokusai. But what if you’re not content just looking at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Godzilla gets official Tokyo residency papers, copies being given out free to...
You could make a long list about all the ways Japan is uniquely awesome (and as a matter of fact, we just did), but it’s not like every aspect of life in Japan is more enjoyable than in other...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The surprisingly classy secret of where Godzilla’s roar comes from
Awesome as Godzilla may be, in most of his best-loved appearances it’s pretty easy to tell that the world’s most famous kaiju is being portrayed by a guy in a rubber suit. What’s less obvious, though,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Live-action Attack on Titan director teases Godzilla plans
Coming off mixed reviews of his live-action Attack on Titan film, fans may recall that Shinji Higuchi is also tasked with directing TOHO‘s upcoming Godzilla film with fellow tokusatsu lover Hideaki...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Shin Godzilla’ movie listed on sign at Tokyo filming locale
A notice posted at the Kamata bus station in Tokyo revealed that buses will not stop as usual at the station on Sunday morning, due to the filming of a movie titled “Shin Gojira” (New Godzilla). Anime...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Screaming crowds stampede through Tokyo as new Godzilla movie starts filming...
Last Sunday morning, dozens of Tokyoites ran screaming through the streets of the Kamata neighborhood. Ordinarily, this would be cause for concern, but for cinema fans the world over, this is actually...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Automated Godzilla coin bank will make you King of the Moneysavers
Itazura Banks are a series of cute little Japanese coin banks that look like cardboard boxes, each with an adorable animal hiding inside. You place a coin on the edge of the box and a sweet little...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stop-motion Attack on Titan/Godzilla crossover is disturbingly awesome 【Video】
Attack on Titan’s adaptations to other forms of media have been sort of hit-and-miss. Sure, the animated TV series that followed up on the success of the original manga is the anime industry’s biggest...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Japan mourns the loss of legendary illustrator Noriyoshi Ohrai
It has been announced that Noriyoshi Ohrai—the Japanese illustrator best known for producing remarkable poster art for Metal Gear Solid as well as for films including the Godzilla series and Star...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Kagawa’s Udon Monster joins Japan’s other local kaiju to help save the...
Did you know that each of Japan’s 47 prefectures has a designated monster that represents their region? The larger-than-life beings were born from the “Gotouchi Kaiju” (“Local Monsters”) multimedia...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Director dad displays dastardly deeds of dino daughter with cool special...
When raising a toddler, the one thing on every parent’s mind is: Nap time is critical. When you miss nap time, there can be tantrums, screaming, crying and your sweet little one can transform into a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teaser gives us our first peek at Japan’s upcoming Godzilla movie—and he’s...
The upcoming Japanese-made film, which now has a release date and teaser video, will feature the largest Godzilla in franchise history. Almost exactly a year ago, Japanese film studio Toho announced...
View ArticleClik here to view.
8 Japan-related events to look forward to in 2016!
There’s a lot to look forward to in the Year of the Monkey—Here are just a few of the top Japan-related events you won’t want to miss in 2016! 1. Documentary: Behind the Cove (January 30) This film,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shinjuku’s giant Godzilla statue gets a new addition, reminds us that fresh...
Everyone’s favourite tokusatsu titan has a very important message for the people of Shinjuku this week. Peering over the top of the TOHO Cinema just opposite a charming-looking peep show...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Shin Godzilla trailer released, hits very close to home【Video】
This retelling of the classic tokusatsu tale looks to be surprisingly fresh and nostalgic all at the same time. When the original Godzilla was released in 1954 by Toho, it was a parable for that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Godzilla vs. Evangelion continues with art by kaiju designer Yuji Kaida
The staff of this year’s Godzilla Resurgence film have continued to play up that the film is helmed by chief director Hideaki Anno. Godzilla faced off against Unit-01 in this year’s April Fool’s joke...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Godzilla/Evangelion crossover figure: Two giants of Japanese storytelling in...
Get in the damn kaiju, Shinji. While this summer’s Shin Godzilla (literally “New Godzilla”) is noteworthy for being the first Japanese-produced outing for the King of the Monsters since 2004, the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Godzilla and Gudetama is the cutest collaboration between a terrifying...
Even Godzilla feels lethargic some days! With a new Godzilla film coming up fast on the horizon, it’s time for the marketing machine to get to work cranking up our excitement for the new movie. That...
View Article