tokyo
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Artist Recreates His Trip To Tokyo Through 30 Charming Short Animations
Video: Having previously shown us what living in Los Angeles and New York City is like through a series of perfectly-looped GIFs, artist James Curran has now brought Tokyo to life with another adorable collection of animations, this time based on his experiences while living in Japan for a month.
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Scientists Harness The Power Of Tongues
Stick out your tongue and wiggle it around a bit. Notice how unique and strong this muscle is, and how much it does for you. It’s one of the reasons why scientists are pioneering research into tongue input technology.
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Insane Startup Wants To Create A Man-Made Meteor Shower For The 2020 Olympics
In today’s “I can’t believe they have been funded” news, a startup called Star-ALE wants to create a man-made meteor shower over the city of Tokyo for the 2020 Olympics opening ceremonies. But unlike fireworks, this pyrotechnics show will be visible from an area 200km across Japan.
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The Beginner’s Guide To Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of contrasts. On one hand, it’s a mesmerising metropolis, a manic assult on the senses, a mélange of anime, cosplay, neon lights, Lolita girls and more raw fish than you could eat in a lifetime. On the other hand, it’s a city deeply steeped in tradition. In the shadows of Tokyo’s…