My April 2023 trip also lead me to Awaji Island led me straight into the jaws of Shin Godzilla—literally. As part of the island’s Nijigen-no-Mori park, the Godzilla zipline experience has a unique charm that combines adventure with nostalgia. Walking up to the enormous replica of Shin Godzilla was surreal. Its sheer size against the tranquil island backdrop was impressive, and I couldn’t help but pause to take it all in before gearing up for the zipline. The zipline itself was exhilarating. Flying through the air, heading directly toward Godzilla’s mouth, is as strange as it sounds, but there’s something oddly satisfying about it. The sensation of speeding toward a…