Armand Vaquer

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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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Atami for Kaiju

Atami is the scene of the climactic battle in King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962). The finale took place on a hilltop overlooking the..

Shizuoka

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Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market

More commonly known as the Tsukiji Fish Market, this place supplies most of the seafood to the restaurants and markets in Tokyo.

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Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome

Japan's first retractable roof stadium, the Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome, was used as a trap for three man-eating Gyaos birds.

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Battle At Osaka Castle

The first sequel to "Godzilla" (1954) features a monster battle at Osaka Castle.

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Atami Hot Spring Hotel Shin Kado Ya

Get pampered at the Atami Hotspring Hotel "Shin Kado Ya"

Shizuoka

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Kaiju Sites Along the Sumida River

Take a cruise along Tokyo's Sumida River and see several landmarks featured in kaiju movies.

Tokyo

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Kamaasa Shoten Co.,Ltd. Cutlery

Kamaasa Shoten Co.,Ltd. is located in the Kappabashi-dori (Kitchen Town) area of Tokyo and has a great selection of fine cutlery..

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Yokosuka's Godzilla Slide

The Godzilla Slide is located at Kurihama Flower Land in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture and is kid-friendly.

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