One of the many wonderful things about modern technology is that it not only allows us to visit new places from the comfort of our homes, but also to experience familiar places in completely new ways.
For example, I have visited Tokyo numerous times over the three years I have called Japan my home and I feel like I have a pretty good idea of what the city is all about: skyscrapers, bright lights, crowds of busy people, corn man. But run all that through high-dynamic-range (HDR) imaging, record it in time-lapse, and watch it on YouTube in 1080p and the city sights I know so well take on a completely different, almost otherworldly, appearance.
Check out the video below!
Possessing Harry Potter’s Sword of Godric Gryffindor is now illegal in Japan
Mt Fuji convenience store becomes “lawless zone” as tourists hurl abuse at security guards
Yakuza family speaks out against rise in organized crime
Big dam Godzilla appears in Japan as power-washer art on side of 195-foot dam【Video】
Eight unforgettable hot springs, as recommended by Japan’s “Professor Bath”
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Foreigner accidentally allowed to vote in Japanese election, ballot will remain valid
Nine questions we have from Netflix’s Rilakkuma trailer, which reminds us he is NOT a bear【Video】
Studio Ghibli releases new range of cardigans for anime fans
Kyoto Whopper divides customers at Burger King Japan
Celebrating Good Couple’s Day in Japan…by getting our significant others to dress us
7-Eleven Japan releases fukubukuro lucky bags filled with convenience store surprises
Japanese burger chain no longer serves onion rings, but offers intriguing replacement【Taste test】
Travel tip: Fukuoka has a great luggage delivery service that’s cheaper than a coin locker
Starbucks Japan reveals new holiday goods for the 2024 festive season
Nintendo’s controller capsule toys are so cool, even the machine you buy them from is awesome【Pics】
One of Japan’s most beautiful hot spring towns announces new limits on number of day trippers
Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke teams up with Foxfire for outdoor apparel collaboration【Photos】
Ghibli Park debuts first winter illumination display with Howl’s Moving Castle theme
Sanrio and magical girl anime PreCure join forces for new merch line【Photos】
Pringles releases a limited-edition sweet flavour in Japan
Japanese job-quitting service contacted by other job-quitting service because employee wants to quit
After cancelling Halloween, Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood cancels New Year’s Eve too
Berserk T-shirts coming to Uniqlo for launch of new Manga Curation line【Photos】
McDonald’s new Happy Meals offer up cute and practical Sanrio lifestyle goods
Foreign tourists on Shinkansen bullet train break suitcase etiquette, angering local passengers
[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
Japanese government to make first change to romanization spelling rules since the 1950s
Foreigner’s request for help in Tokyo makes us sad for the state of society
Ghibli founders Toshio Suzuki and Hayao Miyazaki contribute to Japanese whisky Totoro label design
Japanese convenience store Family Mart announces abolishment of eat-in spaces
Princesses, fruits, and blacksmiths: Study reveals the 30 most unusual family names in Japan
Life-size vibrating Legend of Zelda Master Sword for sale from Nintendo【Photos】
Studio Ghibli releases free-download board game — Here’s how to play it without reading Japanese
Japan’s workplace drinking party communication is unnecessary, says majority of workers in survey
Foreign tourist angers locals for doing pull-ups on torii gate at shrine in Japan
Drinkable Mayo on sale at Japanese convenience stores for mayonnaise fanatics
Foreigner accidentally allowed to vote in Japanese election, ballot will remain valid
Nine questions we have from Netflix’s Rilakkuma trailer, which reminds us he is NOT a bear【Video】
Japanese outdoor brand Foxfire teams up with Totoro for cool clothing and accessory line
Epic melon pancakes found at hidden cafe in Tokyo
Kura Sushi adds new cake party train to conveyor belts at select restaurants
Japan has a smartphone blanket so good it’s called the “blanket that ruins people”
Japan reaches its lowest-ever ranking on Education First’s 2024 English Proficiency Index
192-year-old Kyoto tea company now makes matcha Margherita pizzas
Savor the sass in Osaka’s new obachan-inspired buns
Hello Kitty goes back to the ‘90s for Sanrio’s kogyaru schoolgirl collection【Photos】