Authors on Asia: Godzilla & Japanese Culture October 23, 2007

'Godzilla' is one of the most recognizable Japanese imports to the United States in the postwar era. Few Americans realize the close connection between 'Godzilla' and Japanese culture. Through humor and anecdotes, William Tsutsui explores the monster's lasting cultural impact on Japan, the U.S. and the globe. Dr. Tsutsui is Professor of Modern Japanese History and Department Chair at Kansas University as well as author of 'Godzilla on My Mind, Fifty Years of the King of Monsters.'