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Probably old news, but they're currently building a large Godzilla head/bust on top of a new Toho Cinema/Hotel in the Kabuki-cho district of Shinjuku. It's going to open in late April/early May along with a Godzilla themed room (albeit *very* expensive for 1 night stay):

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/12/11/f ... xt-spring/
http://gracery.com/shinjuku/godzilla/in ... zilla_room

Here is a "stamp" campaign promoting the Godzilla head/new Toho Cinemas in the Kabukicho section of Shinjuku. Basically you have to go to several stations along various Tokyo Metro subway lines (Hibiya, Roppongi, Nihon-bashi) and collect the stamps, which can then redeemed for stickers and a chance at prizes. The rabbit character is "Ro-pe", who is the official mascot of TOHO cinemas. The squirrel dressed as Mothra is his "senpai" (tutor/master/trainer....one who holds seniority) named Akira-senpai





And here is a promotional poster with the unvieling/opening date of the Godzilla head atop the new Kabuki-cho TOHO Cinema:

Looks like the cover is off the big guy!

Looks great! Guess Toho is keeping up the Heisei Godzilla as the "official" Godzilla

Awesome! It looks much better than the mock-ups.

A big ceremony was just held with a lot of press coverage:

A great time for Godzilla.

The franchise is getting on its feet once again, Godzilla just celebrated his 60 years and now this, also, a new PS4 game will be sell in Japan, aside from the current one.

So, if you guys ever get to go to Japan and are able to get to Shinjuku, you cant miss the Godzilla head. I am sure most of know that it roars, blows smoke and lights up. That happens at 6pm and 8pm, every night I am pretty sure. When I visited the head, I accidentally came upon a patch of Godzilla skin that is exposed through the stone. I was all like..."I am going to touch Godzilla!" so I put my hand on Godzilla and then he roared lightly which I did not know what going to happen. Totally awesome. It is a great spot to visit in the ever busy section of Tokyo. The section of the hotel where the head is features some awesome Godzilla memorabilia. Certified Fresh.

Just curious, but how loud is the roar if you're at street level?

Loud enough that you notice it. It roars once an hour.

That's gotta be cool. For like two hours . I'd hate to be a shop owner in that area.

I MIGHT have to stay here, if there are rooms available in July.

Just did a little video on this hotel:

^Great video! Didn't know anything about...the toilet?

Nice to have you guys back!

I highly recommend going to the Gracery. Whether you stay in the Godzilla room or just go to see the head, it's awesome and a great tourist attraction. The staff is very good too. They have Godzilla stuff for sale and if you stay there there's exclusive stuff to buy. It was amazing to see.

Larry

Make sure that your trip doesn't coincide with a special event, because it's REALLY frustrating to finally save enough for your Japan trip after years and years, only to have the Godzilla Room booked for the entire month by the G-Tour folk.
Though the Godzilla View room was neat and well worth the price, especially with the free swag.

For souvenirs, they have a little kiosk in the lobby, and Hotel-Gracery-related Godzilla stuff at the 7-11 on the bottom floor. The cafe is pretty neat, with some Godzilla-themed sweets, and the fact that the Godzilla head is RIGHT outside the windows is a definite plus.

Here is a closer look at the restaurant in the hotel, including.... chocolate Godzilla! Mmmm!