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The movie Godzilla of 1954 by Tanaka and Honda

Godzilla: the giant monster that embodies the fears and anxieties of Japan

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Godzilla is an iconic fictional character from Japan, created in 1954 by director Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka. This giant monster quickly became a symbol of Japanese popular culture, and has since been featured in numerous film adaptations, television series, manga and video games. The character of Godzilla was created following a nuclear accident …

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Enoshima Island

Enoshima Island: temples, shrines and incredible ocean views!

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Enoshima Island is a small island located in Sagami Bay, about one hour from Tokyo by train. This island is famous for its Buddhist temple, Shinto shrines and panoramic ocean views. The main temple of the island is Enoshima Temple, also known as Benzaiten Temple. It is dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of art, music …

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Toyosu market

Toyosu Market, the new seafood eden in Tokyo!

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Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s new seafood market, which replaced Tsukiji Market in October 2018. It is located in the Toyosu district, near Tokyo Bay, and is three times larger than the old Tsukiji market. Toyosu Market is a modern complex with advanced technology for seafood preservation and distribution. Toyosu Market is divided into three main …

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The Empire of the Senses by Nagisa Ōshima

The Empire of the Senses: The Japanese erotic masterpiece

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“Empire of the Senses” is a 1976 Japanese film directed by Nagisa Oshima. The film was very controversial when it was released because of its explicit sex scenes and was banned in many countries. Despite this, it is considered a masterpiece of erotic cinema and has influenced many filmmakers around the world. The film is …

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Tsukiji market

The history of Tsukiji: Tokyo’s iconic market

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The former Tsukiji Fish Market, located in the heart of Tokyo, was the largest fish market in the world. For over 80 years, it provided fresh, high-quality seafood to millions of people across Japan and the world. However, in 2018, the market relocated to a new site in Toyosu, with the aim of improving working …

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Kaiju in the streets of Tokyo

Kaiju: Uncontrollable power, unmatched strength

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Kaiju is a Japanese film genre that was popularized by the 1954 film Godzilla. The genre focuses on giant monsters that threaten cities and populations. Kaiju are usually alien creatures, but they can also be mythological creatures or creatures created by humans. Kaiju movies are known for their spectacular action and special effects. Kaiju movies …

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Sunpu Castle

Explore Shizuoka Prefecture: culture, nature and tourist attractions!

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Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the Chubu region on the east coast of the main island of Japan, Honshu. It is bordered by the prefectures of Yamanashi, Nagano, Aichi and Kanagawa. With an area of 7,779.41 km² and a population of about 3.7 million, Shizuoka is the ninth largest prefecture in Japan. History Shizuoka Prefecture …

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