They sure are. No wonder stuff like Godzilla is so embedded in their folklore.
We are Godzilla.
A terrible force that came from the sea and destroyed Japanese cities.
It helped them cope psychologically with what happened.
Then as we rebuilt Japan, Godzilla became something of a protector, and with Baby Godzilla, even a friendly presence.
Technically, “Godzilla” is French. He (It?) is an unintended result of French nuclear testing in the Pacific.
Oh No, There goes Tokyo!