"Gamera," Guardian of Japan's Airspace

Gamera is widely known as a giant turtle monster who is "the friend of children" and a protector of Japan in the movies. But "Gamera" is also known in real life as the "protector of Japan's airspace."

"Gamera" is based on a tiny island in the East China Sea at the Shimokoshikijima Sub Base of the Air Self-Defense Force.

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