"The Luminous Fairies and Mothra," translated to English for the first time, shows how the movie monster was a vehicle for contemplating the concerns of the age. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/01/11/books/mothra-book-english/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #books #mothra #godzilla #anpoprotests #tohostudios #translation