Tag: japan

November 10, 2014 at 10:29 am

The Streets of Japan in 4K

The Streets of Japan in 4K

As the sun goes down, Tokyo transforms to a wild and exotic playground for those who like to pour on the speed. As a method of expression, the custom vehicle scene thrives in Japan. Ride along in some of the most exotic vehicles you’ll ever see. Lamborghinis, Hayabusas, RWB Porsches, and some Kaido Racers…

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November 8, 2014 at 3:41 pm

Hamster Shopkeepers Running Restaurants and Bars

Hamster Shopkeepers Running Restaurants and Bars

In his free time, Twitter user @Kawanabesatou creates tiny restaurants and bars for his pet hamsters. The level of detail in the shops is simply wonderful. There are miniature sushi boats, tiny kitchen appliances and a very impressive selection of drinks! Kawanabesatou posts all of the adorable photos on Twitter where you can find…

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October 27, 2014 at 10:54 am

Amazing Fireworks Display in Japan Includes Largest Single Firework Ever

Amazing Fireworks Display in Japan Includes Largest Single Firework Ever

Watch this amazing fireworks display over the city of Konosu on the island of Honshu, Japan, including the ‘heaviest’ single firework ever launched. The firework weighed 460 kg (1,014 lbs) and measured 120 cm (4 ft) in diameter, exploding into a ball of light measuring roughly 800 meters (2,625 ft) in diameter. The feat…

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October 17, 2014 at 2:59 pm

A Forest Shrine in Japan

A Forest Shrine in Japan

In the town of Takamori-machi, in the Kumamoto Prefecture of Japan, lies a forest shrine known as Kamishikimikumano. The beautiful Shinto shrine was setting for a popular one-shot, shōjo manga written by Yuki Midorikawa called Hotarubi no Mori e (Into the Forest of Fireflies’ Light). In the embedded Google Map below you can see…

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October 9, 2014 at 2:58 pm

Artist Makes Ultra-Realistic Food Samples for Menu Item Displays in Japan

Artist Makes Ultra-Realistic Food Samples for Menu Item Displays in Japan

In Japan, some restaurants use ultra-realistic food samples to display what different menu items look like. These samples can be made from a variety of materials such as plastic and wax. In this video, watch as an artist skillfully creates a piece of shrimp tempura as well as an unbelievably realistic head of lettuce…

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August 23, 2014 at 11:06 am

Watch This Artist Paint a Dragon’s Body in One Masterful Stroke

Watch This Artist Paint a Dragon's Body in One Masterful Stroke

An artist from the Kousyuuya studio in Nikko, Japan paints a beautiful dragon; completing the body in a single, masterful stroke. If you want to fast forward to just the body stroke, skip to 1:47 (although it’s interesting to see how the whole piece comes together).

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July 15, 2014 at 12:05 pm

From Tokyo to San Francisco in 83 Seconds

From Tokyo to San Francisco in 83 Seconds

Travel from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this timelapse made from over 3,400 separate images. For those curious about that bright object leading the sunrise, that’s Venus! Music is “A Courageous Light Instrumental” composed by Adam Michaels.

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July 7, 2014 at 5:48 pm

Picture of the Day: Real-Life Thomas the Tank Engine Spotted in Japan

Picture of the Day: Real-Life Thomas the Tank Engine Spotted in Japan

Photograph by AFP via International Business Times A life-sized Thomas the Tank Engine was spotted in the mountains of Japan, west of Tokyo and near the city of Shimada in Shizuoka prefecture. The steam engine replica belongs to the Oigawa Railway. The company is famous for its old-fashioned steam locomotives which carry passengers through…

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June 3, 2014 at 7:17 pm

Picture of the Day: Mount Fuji from Space

Picture of the Day: Mount Fuji from Space

MOUNT FUJI FROM SPACE Photograph by NASA In this amazing capture, we see Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji from space. The photo was taken by an astronaut onboard the International Space Station on 27 May 2010 using a Kodak DCS460 Electronic Still Camera with a 800 mm lens. Mount Fuji, located on Honshu…

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May 21, 2014 at 11:42 am

A Tour of Japan Through the Lens of an Urban Explorer

A Tour of Japan Through the Lens of an Urban Explorer

Canadian photographer Chris Luckhardt (featured previously) travels the world in search of adventure and exploration. He specializes in documenting abandoned places and his travels through visual storytelling. His work has been featured on ABC News, The Weather Channel, MSN, The Daily Mail, Buzzfeed and many more. Chris has travelled throughout Japan six times, including…

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