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Armand Vaquer

Japan Travel Member

Armand Vaquer is the author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." He has visited Japan eight times researching locations and landmarks used in Japanese science-fiction and fantasy movies and kaiju-related attractions. He has spoken on the subject at Monsterpalooza, G-Fest, Mad Monster Party and Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo conventions and at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore and Outfitters in Pasadena, California. He has his own blog, "Armand's Rancho Del Cielo" and contributes to "Monster Island News." He is an insurance claims examiner and resides in Tarzana, California.

Armand Vaquer is the author of "The Monster Movie Fan's Guide To Japan." He has visited Japan eight times researching locations and landmarks used in Japanese science-fiction and fantasy movies and kaiju-related attractions. He has spoken on the subject at Monsterpalooza, G-Fest, Mad Monster Party and Stan Lee's Comikaze Expo conventions and at Distant Lands Travel Bookstore and Outfitters in Pasadena, California. He has his own blog, "Armand's Rancho Del Cielo" and contributes to "Monster Island News." He is an insurance claims examiner and resides in Tarzana, California.

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Ginza-Hibiya's Monster Connection

Ginza-Hibiya's Monster Connection

The shopping district's monster-movie appearances

Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market

Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market

A visit to the famous fish market In Tokyo

Gallery

Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide

Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide

Kanagawa

Battle At Osaka Castle

Battle At Osaka Castle

Osaka

Shibuya: Where Monsters Meet

Shibuya: Where Monsters Meet

Tokyo

Rodan's Saikai Bridge

Rodan's Saikai Bridge

Nagasaki

Fukuoka

Latest articles by Armand

Atami Hot Spring Hotel Shin Kado Ya

Atami Hot Spring Hotel Shin Kado Ya A gem on a hillside overlooking Atami

Kaiju Sites Along the Sumida River

Kaiju Sites Along the Sumida River A pleasant boat ride, rich with monster history

Kamaasa Shoten Co.,Ltd. Cutlery

Kamaasa Shoten Co.,Ltd. Cutlery Great cutlery at reasonable prices.

Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide

Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide This Godzilla is kid-friendly.

The Kaiju Diet

The Kaiju Diet The National Diet building in monster movies

Latest comments by Armand

On Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide 2 years ago

I saw no signs about the tram (everything was in Japanese anyway, so even if there were, I couldn't read it). It wasn't operating on the day...

On Matsushima's Godaido Temple 3 years ago

In 1951, my dad was stationed in Sendai, but he had military police duties in Matsushima. He sent a photo of himself posing in front of Godaido...

On Matsushima's Godaido Temple 3 years ago

In 1951, my dad was stationed in Sendai, but he had military police duties in Matsushima. He sent a photo of himself posing in front of Godaido...

On Tokyo City View, Roppongi 3 years ago

Great photos! I visited Tokyo City View 2 months ago thanks to a suggestion from Geoff from JapanTravel. The views were fantastic. I'll have...

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Atami Hot Spring Hotel Shin Kado Ya

Atami Hot Spring Hotel Shin Kado Ya A gem on a hillside overlooking Atami