71 years of Godzilla

On this day, November 3rd, in 1954 , the first monster movie "Godzilla" was released. In recognition and celebration of that, November 3rd was made Godzilla Day. The purpose of commemorating Godzilla is to spread the appeal of "Godzilla," known worldwide as a monster movie, to even more people.

The story of the movie "Godzilla" is that the shock of a nuclear test revives a giant monster sleeping on the seabed, and Godzilla goes on a rampage while spitting radiation in a big city. After that movie, "Godzilla" was made into a series, and in 2004, the "Godzilla FINAL WARS" was released. A bit of trivia; "Godzilla" is the only Japanese monster whose name is listed in Kojien.

This day is also considered Godzilla's birthday among fans, making him 71 years old today! The commemorative day was certified and registered by the Japan Anniversary Association, a general incorporated association, in 2017.