# Monstrous Cafe Menus Japan's Namja Town Indoor Amusement Park Features a Godzilla-Themed Menu By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-menu References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/godzilla-kaiju-cafe-ikebukuro-tokyo/) & [namco.co.jp](http://www.namco.co.jp/tp/namja/) Alongside the release of Godzilla Resurgence (or Shin Godzilla) in Japan, the Namja Town indoor amusement park launched a fun themed menu at its food court after the [iconic movie monster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4-ultimate-energy-x-godzilla). The Godzilla-themed menu in Tokyo, Japan includes a range of items such as the Mechagodzilla Mega Buster Tortilla, Mothra Cornet Pastry Pie and Shin Godzilla Ice Cream, most of which involve playful food shapes that resemble clawed feet, monster silhouettes and other frightening forms. Other [themed menus, cafes and restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruto-menu) that have previously launched in Japan include ones shaped around franchises like Sailor Moon, Pokemon, Hello Kitty and Kirby. These themed experiences are among some of the most popular and successful ways to promote a new movie, film, TV show or anime in Asia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Themed Menus:** Opportunity to create themed menus based on popular franchises to drive engagement and promote new releases. - **Playful Food Shapes:** Opportunity to innovate by incorporating playful food shapes to enhance the dining experience and attract customers. - **Movie and TV Show Promotions:** Opportunity to leverage themed experiences as successful promotional strategies for movies, films, TV shows, and anime. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Amusement Parks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for amusement parks to incorporate themed menus and attractions based on popular franchises. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants and cafes to create playful food shapes and themed menus to attract customers and enhance their dining experience. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for the entertainment industry to leverage themed experiences as promotional strategies for movies, films, TV shows, and anime. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Seasonal Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-pokmon-menu-items.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pokmon-cafe.md) - [Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-cafe-pokmon.md) - [Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-the-future-menu.md) - [Action Film Retailer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-k-products.md) - [Animated Fish Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hangyodon-theme-cafe.md) - [Anime-Themed Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-pokmon-menu.md) - [Film Anniversary Popcorn Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-popcorn-bucket.md)