On Tuesday, engineering company Shimizu Corporation announced the third entry in its “Shimizu Dream Series”–an idea for a futuristic deep sea underwater city named “Ocean Spiral.” The concept was developed over a period of two years through collaboration with Tokyo University, Saga University, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology [JAMSTEC], and other leading research partners.
Although the project has a hefty price tag, officials also say that the proposed colony has the potential to become a reality in the not so distant future. Science fiction fan or not, you’ve got to take a look at these conceptual designs–this may be what’s in store for the future of our species!
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Starbucks Japan releases new range of pink drinkware and gift cards for Mother’s Day
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Japan’s oldest largetooth sawfish in captivity back on display in Mie Prefecture
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Starbucks teams up with 166-year-old Kyoto doll maker for Year of the Horse decorations【Photos】
Tokyo considering law requiring more trash cans following litter increase in heavily touristed area
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Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
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No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Updated cherry blossom forecast shows extra-long sakura season for Japan this year
Starbucks Japan releases new range of pink drinkware and gift cards for Mother’s Day
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Adorable bunny pouches from Japan look like real, live rabbits!
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Beautiful Japanese actress’ mediocre ball-on-a-stick skills have Internet crushing hard【Video】
Starbucks releases a colour-changing Frappuccino in Japan
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