For more than 70 years, Godzilla has destroyed cities, captivated audiences, and changed alongside Japan itself.

Born from the anxieties of postwar Japan in the landmark 1954 film GODZILLA, the King of the Monsters has become one of Japan’s most recognizable cultural icons and a global phenomenon.

Join us for a lively roundtable discussion exploring what seven decades of Godzilla can tell us about Japanese cinema and popular culture.

ABOUT THE PANELISTS

ROLAND NOZOMU KELTS

Author, journalist, and educator whose work explores Japanese culture and its global influence. He is the author of…