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Source: Central Park Co. press release
Official Site: https://www.centralpark.co.jp/event/godzilla/ (Japan)

 Photo courtesy of Central Park. © TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Located in Nagoya near the base of the Nagoya TV Tower, Central Park is a seimi-underground complex with shopping, ining and entertainment venues.  Starting this coming Thursday,  November 2, Central Park is hosting "Godzilla Street" (ゴジラストリート, Gojira Sutorīto) as a promotional tie-in for the release of the new movie, GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan). The event will feature interactive photo projects to give fans a "Godzilla Experience" that is not to be missed.

 

■ "Godzilla Street" Outline

Period: Thursday, November 2 - Sunday, November 19, 2023
Venue: Central Park
Address: 3-15-13 Nishiki, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi 460-0003, Japan
Business Hours: Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Restaurants Open Until 9:30 p.m.)*
                           Sundays and Holidays 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Restaurants Open Until 8:30 p.m.)*

*Opening hours differ for some stores.

 

 

 

 

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● "Life-Sized Godzilla's Eyes" (等身大のゴジラの眼, Tōshindai no Gojira no Me)

A 5.5-meter wide x 2.4-meter high  (18 x 8 foot) art piece will be installed,  making It appear that Godzilla is destroying the walls of Central Park. When a visitor stands in front of the "Godzilla's Eyes" to take a photo, the monster's eyes glow angrily and his roar will also be heard.

From a very limited time (Thursday, November 2 - Saturday, November 4) Godzilla will also blow out his white breath, allowing visitors to feel as if a living Godzilla is  right there before them.

 

● "Flash Godzilla!" (ゴジラの姿をフラッシュ!,  Gojira no Sugata o Furasshiyu!)

By taking flash photography of the pictures of Godzilla that are already on display, a powerful new image of Godzilla will be revealed.

 

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● "Godzilla in Ink Painting/Live Painting" (墨絵のゴジラ/ライブペインティング, Sumi-e no Gojira/Raibu Peintingu)

Godzilla will be painted on a large canvas during a live performance by Sumi-e artist, Okazu (オカズ). The completed ink painting will be exhibited at Central Park during the event period.

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
Time: 12:00-12:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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● Godzilla Store Central Park Sub-Branch (ゴジラ・ストア セントラルパーク出張所, Gojira Sutoa Sentoraru Pāku Shucchōsho)

The Godzilla Store Central Park Sub-Branch will be open and selling Godzilla goods for a limited time.

Date: Thursday, November 2 - Wednesday, November 8, 2023　
Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m

 

 

 

 

 

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● "Godzilla Hour" (ゴジラアワー,  Gojira Awā)

For the duration of the event, "Godzilla Hour" will kick off each day at 5:00 p.m. with the playing of the familiar Godzilla theme song. Visitors can take a photo of two of the Godzillas projects ("Life-Sized Godzilla's Eyes", "Flash Godzilla!" or "Godzilla in Ink Painting") and present it at a Central Park business to receive a "+1.0 (plus one)" prize, including discounts, drink upsizes, and free food items. 

 

 

 

 

GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the latest movie in the Godzilla series, will be released in Japan on November 3 and open in North American cinemas on December 1, 2023. For more on information, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan...