Chapter 14 – The Exchange Part 1

On a small island within the Sea of Japan, the people of many countries are getting ready for the big day. Godzilla is on the island with his friends to make sure that it goes smoothly. Some Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors actually came to the event to help and enjoy. Right now, the carpenters are working on the stalls for food and other things like information. Godzilla and his friends are helping out by carrying the wood for the carpenters.

Godzilla = "How many more stalls do we need to make?"

Anguirus = "I think that was it. We just need to bring in the equipment and decorations."

Rodan = "Where's the main stage again?"

King Caesar = "It's over there near the event spaces and market stalls."

Rodan = "I see it, this place is big, I forgot where I am."

Mothra = "This is the very first event that we're doing right now. Everyone is excited for this."

As the preparations continued, Godzilla and the gang enjoy a meal during break.

The preparations are near its completion; the people all over the world came and started to set up their equipment which fascinates the Japanese and Chinese. Godzilla and the gang helped out much as they can to get some things done. After that, Godzilla waited for the people to arrive as the day draws closer.

The next day, many people came for the event that will last about a week. The seats are filled fast and happily waiting for the opening ceremony and Godzilla's speech. Godzilla did a speech and he is extremely nervous as the people gathered. Godzilla turned to Mothra who clearly sees him turning blue. Mothra smiled and held his hand. Godzilla walked out with Mothra and made his speech. After that, everyone enjoy the food of different cultures.

After a few minutes, Godzilla and Rodan came to enjoy the event at the food stalls. Everyone is sampling the food from other continents and became a big hit for many people. Many activities for both adults and kids are happening as well such as the Tea Cerenomy, Origami, and Ikebana. Godzilla and Mothra find Daochan and Oichi are the area where they are showing the kimonos and some Chinese Clothes.

Mothra = "Diaochan, Oichi, it's been a while."

Diaochan = "It sure has, how are you?"

Mothra = "We are doing very well. How are you two?"

Diaochan = "We are right now show casing our traditional clothing and many people are already trying them on."

Oichi = "Some of the foreigners are already request certain designs. The Kimono business will become busy after this."

Mothra = "I think it will too."

Godzilla = "Is Lu Bu here?"

Diaochan = "He's not here, but he might join us tomorrow."

Mothra = "I take it that Nagamasa Azai is not here too?"

Oichi = "He's not, but he will come as well."

Godzilla = "I know what they're going through, tons of paperwork."

Oichi = "I know what you are talking about; my brother's been doing a lot of paperwork before having any fun with us."

Mothra = "Nobunaga Oda not here then?"

Oichi = "He will be coming soon."

Mothra = "Well, I wish you the best of luck."

Diaochan = "Thank you, we will."

Godzilla and Mothra went away.

A few minutes later, a Kabuki show was performing with Okuni leading the performers. Despite the fact that women were banned, woman took few roles since the Onnagata were very popular. Okuni is free to travel the throughout the China Seas and the Sea of Japan to raise funds for shrines and temples. With the exchange event going on, it is possible that she will travel to other continents for that purpose. Godzilla and Mothra arrive just in time to see on of their plays, depicting Godzilla's final battle.

Godzilla = "They write a script of the final battle?"

Mothra = "That time was the turning point of our history and it was the inspiration for many writers."

Godzilla = "Did they also mention things after the battle?"

Mothra = "The time you disappeared to allow them make their own government? Yeah, they did."

Godzilla and Mothra watch as it play the scene. After the final battle, the people set up their own government, however, it was a short time that they people noticed that something was wrong. The governors and senators are displaying some level of abuse to Kaijus; this caused many groups to be afraid that another Kaiju will take King Ghidorah's place as a tyrant. The number of Kaiju Hunters has been very low and many ordinary people are against them. Some people actually went to Godzilla and beg him to be a Shogun, but it worked well when Mothra gave out some ideas.

Godzilla = "It could be possible that the fresh scars of King Ghidorah made everyone afraid how the government was acting the Kaijus. They feared that the government will be taken over by a new tyrant worse than King Ghidorah."

Mothra = "I thought so too, if a Kaiju would be having the same position with a normal person, then it will make efforts to prevent that from happening. But the Kaiju Hunters end up losing everything from tradition to their place in society. That's enough hate to carry on into the future and cause problems."

Godzilla = "Don't worry, Mothra, I got a plan. I will be having a meeting with a certain clan leader to discuss some improvements. But for now, let us enjoy what this event has to offer."

Mothra smiled and joined him.

Sometime later, Godzilla and Mothra headed into the Arts and Crafts area where crafters display their work. There are many ranged from pottery to jewelry, including the Katana and armor. King Caesar is with some people from Okinawa as a mold for their roof tile ordainments. Hideyoshi Toyotomi and his friend Toshiie Maeda are helping to displaying their area's crafts and how gold leaf is used in many ways.

Mothra = "Hideyoshi, Toshiie, how are you?"

Hideyoshi Toyotomi = "Oh, Mothra, Godzilla, it's been a long time. As you can see, many people from oversees are very interested in here where gold leaf is made. We're doing great with this attention."

Toshiie Maeda = "This exchange event is going to be a huge success; I hope to see many foreigners as exchange students."

Mothra = "In many continents, gold is precious and often see ingots stored in banks. It was never used in crafting and only royalty can have that ore."

Hideyoshi Toyotomi = "That's true, but we care much about value. The quality of the craftsmanship's work is the highest concern right now. There are people who are willingly to pay for a beautiful work of art."

Toshiie Maeda = "Hey, the price isn't going to be that high!"

Hideyoshi Toyotomi = "I know, I was talking about the number of sales, the price will be low."

Toshiie Maeda = "Come on, don't scary me like that."

Mothra and Godzilla laughed.

To be continue…

Japanology:

Tea Ceremony is the art of tea that has been passed down for generations to many Tea Masters. It is an art form for giving their guest hospitality with sweets and Matcha. During the time of the Sengoku War, a Tea Master by the name of Sen no Rikyū elevated the Tea Ceremony with the Taian Teahouse. It's a small house with a small room, giving off a feeling of being close together. The plants and stone outside the teahouse are very important to the Tea Ceremony.

Origami is the art of paper folding and it is amazing. You can do almost anything from animals to vehicles. There are special papers that can be used to make these creations. Also, there is a legend about a girl who wanted to make 1,000 paper cranes to make a wish to be better. Unfortunately, she did not make it, but this legend has inspired many people to make 1,000 paper cranes.

Ikebana is the art of flowering arranging and very beautiful. The flower arranging started with the Buddhist tradition that evolves flowers. It grew popular that it became an art form for many occasions. They even have a school that teaches the way of arranging flowers.

Kabuki is a unique theater which is similar to a oldest form of theater. Okuni is the first woman to create this and became very popular. However, woman was banned and man took over the woman roles, they are known as Onnagata. If you want more information, please watch Kabuki Kool from NHK.

Katana is a Japanese sword that is made by folding metal many times. The folding creates a pattern on the surface of the sword and it's beautiful.