Sep 23 2024 61 mins
This week we're going back to postwar Tokyo with Godzilla Minus One! Join us as we learn about the rebuilding of Ginza, war orphans, sea mine removal, how Godzilla stands upright in the water, and more!
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"Post-war Ginza," Old Tokyo, available at https://www.oldtokyo.com/post-war-ginza-1945/
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https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20231003-140471/
https://www.state.gov/dipnote-u-s-department-of-state-official-blog/investing-in-the-future-of-the-pacific-u-s-assistance-continues-to-address-wwii-era-explosive-hazards/
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15088407
RT: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/godzilla_minus_one
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla_Minus_One
https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/godzilla-minus-one-visual-effects-water-scene-610-shots-1235891768/
Oscar win: https://youtu.be/h3q7SaXhCPE?si=dSEUEIhlPD9g2xEU