Monday, November 18, 2013

SAVE THE DRAMA FOR MIE HAMA! Meeting a True Toho Legend!

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One of the highlights of my time in Japan was getting the privilege of meeting retired actress Mie Hama. During my first foray into Ha...
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YOU CAN'T HANDLE 'THE TRUTH'! Getting a Rare Glimpse at a Rarely Seen Treasure!

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Director Shinpei Hayashiya and yours truly with Hayashiya-san's one-of-a-kind Gamera 4: The Truth  box art.  During my most recent...

SHINJUKU'S SUMITOMO BUILDING: An Unsung Godzilla Location!

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Holy skyscraper, Batman! Shinjuku is home to many tall buildings, most notably the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (a.k.a. the Tax...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013

AKIRA IFUKUBE CENTENNIAL CONCERT: February 1 Marks the Date for This Historic Event!

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Maestro Akira Ifukube's centenary arrives in May 2014, but on February 1, 2014, a special 100th-anniversary concert, featuring the fa...
Monday, November 11, 2013

CLIFFORD V. HARRINGTON: 1932-2013

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Cliff Harrington (left) spots Godzilla in his best-known role to Western kaiju eiga fans, that of Al in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). ...
Sunday, October 20, 2013

BIN FURUYA TAKES GIFU! The Legendary Ultraman Suit Actor Conquers New Territory!

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October 20 saw the Kakamigahara Central Library in Gifu Prefecture host a special talk show and signing event with none other than Bin Fu...
Tuesday, October 15, 2013

OKU-TAMA LAKE AND THE OGOUCHI DAM: A Location Embedded with Kaiju History!

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Most kaiju fans have never heard of Oku-Tama Lake or the Ogouchi Dam. However, this location is well checking out for monster fans of any...