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Japan's Imperial Diet Building

1994; College Art Association; Volume: 53; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/00043249.1994.10791644

2325-5307

Jonathan M. Reynolds,

Microbial Metabolism and Applications

Early in the 1954 science fiction classic Godzilla, Japan's National Diet Building stands steadfast in the bright light of day. The edifice is a refuge for the terrified citizens of Odoshima arriving in Tokyo to testify at hearings on the giant monster that has besieged their island. Only a few scenes later, the situation changes dramatically. Godzilla attacks Tokyo at night. During his rampage through the city, he melts electrical towers and crushes the Waco Department Store and the Japan Theater. Godzilla looms threateningly over the Diet Building, then trudges through the structure, which crumbles in his wake. Despite desperate efforts to stop Godzilla, the government is powerless in the face of this awesome phenomenon. In the end, only the creativity and courage of a young scientist can stop the devastation.