An Afternoon with Gamera, Daimajin, and Jim Morgan!

Carl Craig with his old friend. Photo by Brett Homenick.

On Sunday, April 5, I was able to spend the day with Carl Craig, who (I'm sure we all know by now) played Jim Morgan in Gamera vs. Viras (Destroy All Planets, 1968). We met at Chofu Station at 11:00 a.m. to take some photos in front of the Gamera murals there. After that, we moved on to Kadokawa Daiei Studios for more Gamera-related shenanigans.

When we explained to the security staff at the studio that Carl was the child actor from Gamera vs. Viras, we got some smiles but not that studio tour we were kind of hoping for in the back of our minds. Oh, well -- you win some, you lose some!

Following our brief trip to Kadokawa Daiei Studios, Carl wanted to go bullet train-shopping at Hobby Center Kato in Shinjuku. Once that was complete, we made our way to Roppongi, did some more shopping, and ate lunch at Saizeriya. Afterward, we said our goodbyes and parted ways. 

It was great to catch up with Carl not once but twice during his trip to Japan. I still can't believe it had been 20 years since we last hung out. That aside, today was an incredible day, and I've got the proof below!

Stopping by Kadokawa Daiei Studios!

Daimajin at Kadokawa Daiei Studios. Photo by Brett Homenick.

Earlier tonight (Sunday, November 5), I paid a quick visit to Kadokawa Daiei Studios to see the sights at night. I took a few pictures, so let's check out the highlights.

A Return to Kadokawa Daiei Studios!

Kadokawa Daiei Studios. Photo by Brett Homenick.

On Saturday, August 26, I paid a visit to Kadokawa Daiei Studios for the first time in about a year. I thought dusk would be a nice time to take some photos, so that's exactly what I did. And here they are!

GAMERA POPS UP IN SHINJUKU! Daiei's Remarkable Flying Turtle Sighted in Tokyu Hands!

Gamera raids Tokyu Hands Shinjuku! Photo by Brett Homenick.

From October 15 through Octover 30, the 7th floor of Tokyu Hands Shinjuku will host a Heisei Gamera pop-up shop with a variety of Gamera-themed goods for sale. I stopped by today to check it out. Here's what I saw. Enjoy!

Kadokawa Daiei Studios!

Kadokawa Daiei Studios. Photo by Brett Homenick.

Also on September 30, I visited Kadokawa Daiei Studios for the first time in a long time. I was lucky that Shop Majin was open, too, but there wasn't much in terms of interesting goods for sale. Thankfully, though, there were quite a few impressive displays. There was a lot to see, so let's dive right in!