The centerpiece of the project is the world’s largest indoor Godzilla monument, set to appear in Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3.

Unveiled during Godzilla’s 70th anniversary year, the installation positions Haneda not just as a transport hub, but as a place where visitors encounter Japanese pop culture and creativity the moment they arrive or just before they leave.

From late December 2025, a truly massive Godzilla will appear in the departure lobby on the third floor of Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3. The monument measures approximately 40 meters in length and about 9 meters in height, making it the largest Godzilla installation ever created for an indoor space.

Located just before immigration, the placement ensures that departing travelers encounter the monument at a key moment in their journey. Rather than functioning as a standalone art piece, it is designed as part of the departure experience itself, offering a memorable final impression of Japan. Based on the original Godzilla design and created exclusively for Haneda, this one-of-a-kind installation can only be seen at the airport.

Godzilla Marks Both the Beginning and End of the Journey
The concept behind the project is simple and intentionally tied to how people move through the airport. Godzilla welcomes travelers when they arrive in Japan and appears again when they depart, creating a clear visual link between the start and end of the trip.

As one of Japan’s most recognizable global icons, Godzilla becomes a shared point of reference that frames the travel experience. Through carefully placed installations, entertainment and movement intersect, turning arrival and departure into memorable moments rather than routine transitions.

Arrival Lobby: Godzilla Minus One Welcomes You to
Travelers arriving in Japan will be greeted by a standing statue of Godzilla from the internationally acclaimed film Godzilla Minus One, located in the arrival lobby of Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3.

For many visitors, this will be their very first encounter after landing in Japan. Seeing Godzilla from one of the country’s most recent and celebrated films serves as a bold and unmistakable welcome, setting the tone from the moment travelers step into the airport.

The arrival lobby itself will also be transformed. Graphics featuring Godzilla and other iconic monsters will appear around the information counter area, turning the space into an immersive environment that introduces visitors to a uniquely Japanese pop culture world right at the airport.

Departure Lobby: A Giant Godzilla Marks the End of the Trip
As travelers prepare to leave Japan, the massive Godzilla monument in Terminal 3’s departure lobby serves as the final visual moment of the journey. The same installation that defines the project becomes a symbolic send-off, offering a memorable farewell just before immigration.

By placing Godzilla at both arrival and departure points, the airport experience is framed as a complete arc. The excitement of arrival and the lingering impressions of departure are tied together through a shared cultural icon, turning what is usually a routine airport process into part of the travel story itself.

For visitors traveling during the installation period, scheduled from late December 2025 through late December 2026, this encounter is likely to stand out as one of the most distinctive photo moments of their trip, and a reminder of Japan’s ability to blend pop culture with everyday spaces in unexpected ways.

Why Haneda Airport Is Taking on a Project of This Scale
So why is Haneda Airport, Japan’s main international gateway, investing in a project of this scale centered on Godzilla?

The answer lies in how the airport positions itself. Haneda is increasingly focused not only on moving people efficiently, but also on acting as a place where visitors encounter Japanese culture and tourism the moment they arrive and just before they leave.

Godzilla, which debuted in 1954 and marks its 70th anniversary, has grown into one of Japan’s most widely recognized global icons. By placing Godzilla at both the arrival and departure points of the journey, the project is designed to heighten anticipation at the start of a trip and leave a strong, lasting impression at the end.

Through entertainment rooted in pop culture, visitors are offered a deeper sense of Japan’s creative identity, along with a truly exclusive experience. The world’s largest indoor Godzilla monument, based on the original design, can only be seen at Haneda Airport, making it something travelers will not encounter anywhere else.

In this way, the project reflects Japan’s approach to sharing its culture internationally, blending entertainment, design, and everyday spaces into a single, memorable experience.

A Godzilla Moment at the Start and End of the Trip
Launching in December 2025 at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3, the HANEDA GODZILLA GLOBAL PROJECT is set to make the airport itself part of the travel experience, rather than just a place to pass through.

Arriving visitors will be greeted by Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One, while departing travelers will encounter the world’s largest indoor Godzilla monument as a final visual impression of Japan. Together, these installations frame the journey with a distinctive cultural moment at both the beginning and the end.

The project is scheduled to run through late December 2026. Travelers visiting Japan during this period may want to allow a little extra time at Haneda Airport’s Terminal 3 to take in an experience that blends pop culture, design, and travel in a way unique to Japan.

(Source/Main Image: PR Times)