Vintage world map by Japanese mapper Nagakubo Sekisui, created in 1850…
Notice how huge Antarctica was portrayed back then; global warming lol?
[more Japanese antique maps at Joel's blog]
Music video for “Tone of Everyday” (日々の音色; Hibi no Neiro) by Japanese band Sour from their first mini album “Water Flavor EP”.
The song is just ok, but the MV super cool. The cast were selected from actual Sour fan base around the world; and each person and scene was filmed purely via webcam and stitched together to make the awesome video…
Music video directed by Masashi Kawamura, Hal Kirkland, Magico Nakamura and Masayoshi Nakamura [via Yellow-menace]
Paperclips dancing under the influence of electromagnetic field on the floor of a Kobe train in Japan; the effect is produced by the electric current that drives the motors located under the floor…
Although harmless to human body, the magnetic field could damage electronic devices left on the floor. The train company is installing extra shielding on these trains as countermeasures for the issue.
[video via kinchangnoodle@Youtube & Pinktentacle]
Steven Purugganan is an 11-year-old Filipino-American who holds the world record for all five categories (three individuals, two teams) of sport stacking.
Below is a video of Purugganan breaking the then Cycle record during the 2008 World Championships in Denver, USA… [his latest world record is 5.93s]
[credits to raydavid1965@youtube for the upload]
A life-sized 18m Gundam model was assembled at Odaiba Island in Tokyo to mark the 30th anniversary of “Mobile Suit Gundam”, the very first Gundam anime series which evolved into a highly successful franchise over the years…
The real scale Gundam can do a few simple tricks, no big deal… but the details of the model itself is still pretty impressive.
The Gundam is going to be displayed for only two months unfortunately, it could turn to be Tokyo’s new tourist attraction if it’s kept for a much longer period.
Video via Akibahobby; check out some of their pics [Jp] as well.
Can’t afford a Lamborghini, or Ferrari, or Porsche? Try being a cop in South Korea instead… [via Cutkillavince [Fr]]
Bird’s eye view photos by architecture photographer Benny Chan, showing the busy traffic in Los Angeles. It’s ironic that these beautiful photos are based on one of the most hated stuffs endured daily by urban folks; ironic, but cool…
Found this website, Taipics.com which shares a large archive of old Taiwan photos. Sharing a few of my favourites here; check the site for more if it’s of your interest…
