Eiji Tsetani, the famous Japanese stunt director, cinematographer and producer known as the "God of Tokusatsu", changed the history of film and television with classic tokusatsu dramas such as Ultraman and Godzilla.

Now, in Sukagawa, a city deeply affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake, a museum dedicated to him has been created. This is not only to commemorate his outstanding contributions, but also to pass on the spirit of challenge and innovation to the next generation.


Tokusatsu Archives Center (Sukagawa Tsuki アーカイブセンター) is very far from jr Sukagawa Station as the bus is only available from Monday to Friday. Since I was not financially well off, I chose to walk. Sukagawa was a little colder than Tokyo in late November, and I finally reached my destination after nearly two hours of shivering in the cold wind, listening to the nuclear power station.

The Tokusatsu Archive Center is not a particularly large building, there are no tickets, and you can visit it for free after taking your temperature and registering. The first floor consists of a small library, reception desk, exhibition hall and warehouse.


Through the transparent glass window, you can see all kinds of special props placed in the warehouse. On the second floor are the streets, architectural models, and screening rooms of the shooting scene.

The screening room will show the Colosseum's presence in Tokyo including this episode and the highlights, which will be about 30 minutes. About 6 posts in the room put a Blu-ray DVD player and home projector, the layout is more like the elderly activity room, do not take photos.


When it started to rain on the way back, I asked the staff to call a taxi and took it directly to Eiji Museum in the Japanese Tani, which cost 4,000 yen, which is about 260 yuan according to the exchange rate in November.

Eiji Tsetani Museum not only showcases Eiji Tsetani's personal journey and the charm of special effects culture, but also carries the expectation of the cultural revival of Sukagawa City. The pavilion is cleverly arranged into four main areas, each with its own unique theme and presentation.

The first is the "Eiji Tsetani Chronicle Box." Here, in chronological order, Yinger's life is divided into seven stages. From his yearning for the sky to his glorious journey to eventually becoming the "god of special effects", every turning point has a detailed interpretation of the story. Through the Chronicle Box, a fictional magazine, visitors can take a deeper look at the life of the great director.

Then there's the fantasy-filled "fantasy Studio." Here is the message from Yinger curator to the children: "The importance of learning". Various monsters and mechanical models, as well as the placement of related books, all reflect the director's deep knowledge of biological and mechanical fields.

In particular, the original Godzilla armor on display is not only a valuable exhibit, but also plays an important role in the special video "Dream Challenge: Godzilla appears in Sukagawa", showing the perfect combination of modeling and video production.

Finally, there is the amazing "special effects Studio". In the form of a miniature diorama, the Dongbo Studio, where director Eiji created many of his works, is reproduced.

The recreation of the shooting scene of the sea battlefield in the large pool and the fantasy set of "Shooting Godzilla in Sukagawa" make visitors feel as if they are in the scene of special effects production. The exquisite background map drawn by Jimakura Izumi Roku adds a lot of highlights to this space.

Eiji Tsetani Museum is not only a temple dedicated to inheriting and promoting the spirit of Eiji Tsetani, but also a bridge connecting the world of special effects and the real world.

Through visiting this museum, people can have a deeper understanding of Eiji Tsetani's life and creative ideas, and feel his love and persistent pursuit of film and television special effects. At the same time, it also provides a platform for children to learn and challenge, allowing them to spark big dreams and innovation during the visit.