Japan has announced Godzilla as its official tourism ambassador, shocking no one.
Every time I come across something totally crazy out of Japan I get really happy because it makes me feel like the crazy stuff that comes out of my place of birth (Florida) is just a little less insane.
Japan has decided to give Godzilla a ‘symbolic ambassadorship’ because the best way to invite people to visit your country is by welcoming them with a 300 foot dragon monster that levels cities. The ambassadorship doesn’t actually come with any diplomatic responsibilities, which I guess is a good thing since Godzilla doesn’t actually exist.
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Apparently there was an official ceremony in Tokyo where they played Godzilla movies and presented the monster with a sash and certificate.
At least Godzilla is now in good company; the title is also held by Hello Kitty.
