What is a Kaiju?   Kaiju movies gained prominence with the release of Godzilla (1954), a film inspired by fears of nuclear weapons following World War II and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This movie set the foundation for kaiju storytelling, combining thrilling monster battles with social commentary. Toho, the studio that made Godzilla, expanded the genre with iconic monsters such as Mothra and King Ghidorah, creating shared cinematic universes. Over time the genre gained global appeal, influencing Western films like Pacific Rim and cementing its place in popular culture worldwide. Japan Reach - Reaching the Japanese people one relationship at a time. www.japanreach.org

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