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Tokyo is Normally the City of Neon Lights, But When Snow Covered, It Looks Like an Anime

By Jackson Chung February 10, 2018

In spring, summer and fall, Tokyo is normally a bustling city filled with neon lights, but when heavy snow starts falling, it transforms into a real-life anime film. “Tokyo saw its heaviest snow in 4 years on Jan 22, 2018, with authorities urging evening commuters to hurry home and prompting those behind the wheel to brace for traffic disruptions. I captured the sceneries of that snowy day. I visited some famous spots in Tokyo: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa (Senso-Ji Temple) and Tokyo Station,” said Yuichi. Continue reading for more pictures.

New Liberty Walk Aventador Gets Ultra Wide Body Kit, Looks Like a Track-Ready Beast

By Jackson Chung January 22, 2018

Japan-based Liberty Walk is a tuning shop known for their aggressive body kits, and they have just unveiled their latest model for the Lamborghini Aventador. This limited edition kit starts at $55,520 if made from FRP (fibre-reinforced plastic), or $3,880 more in CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer). You get new front / rear bumpers, a vented carbon fiber hood, side sills, canards and a large rear wing. Want it as low as the prototype you see above? The air suspension will set you back $9,500. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

You Could Either Buy a Supercar for $400K, Or This Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon Yu Gi Oh Card

By Jackson Chung January 20, 2018

You could either buy a decent supercar for $400k, or this unique Blue-Eyes Ultimate Dragon card. Why is it valued at nearly half a million US dollars? Well, this one-of-a-kind card was a prize for an Asian Championship Series, complete with a signature from the Yu-Gi-Oh! game creator Kazuki Takahashi. What sets this version apart from the standard ones is its special packaging, or the card’s casing. Continue reading for another picture and more information.

Artists Transform Blockhouse on Beach Into Dragon Ball Z’s Shenron

By Jackson Chung December 18, 2017

Photo credit: Lea Guillotte Photographies via Bored Panda

Street artists Blesea and Baby K from France transformed an old blockhouse on the beach of Reville in France into a giant Shenron dragon from Dragon Ball Z. For those who’d like to visit this work of art, head over to The Goeland 1951 bar on Jonville beach. This blockhouse formerly served as fortified gun housing used by German troops to fire upon the Allied forces as they stormed the beach on June 6,1944. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

89-Year-Old Grandmother Shoots Crazy Self Portraits, Becomes Internet Sensation

By Jackson Chung November 18, 2017

Kimiko Nishimoto, an 89-year-old grandmother didn’t even pick up a camera until she was 72-years-old, but 15-years later, she’s become an internet sensation and star in Japan. In addition to being a landscape / nature photographer, she loves photographing crazy self-portraits of herself using a wireless camera remote. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.

This is What the 2019 Toyota Supra Might Look Like Without Camouflage

By Jackson Chung November 6, 2017

Photo credit: Supra MKV Forums

It’s only a matter of time before Toyota unveils the next-generation Supra, and many prototypes have recently been spotted with full camouflage, but the Supra MKV Forums shows us what one might look like without the disguise. It’s based on the FT-1 concept, but with a shortened wheelbase, pushed back hood, and rear air intakes removed in favor of a central air intake. Continue reading for another video and more information.

KFC Bath Bomb Smells Like Fried Chicken, is Only Available in Japan

By Jackson Chung November 3, 2017

If you’re looking for a quirky gift this holiday season, don’t count on getting one of these KFC bath bombs, as they’re only available to 100 lucky fans via a Twitter lottery. That’s right, these drumstick-shaped novelty items were created in partnership with Village Vanguard, and offered through a campaign that runs from Nov. 1-15. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Mitsubishi e-Evolution Concept Has Three Electric Motors, Artificial Intelligence System

By Jackson Chung October 26, 2017

Say goodbye to Mitsubishi’s famed EVO sports compact line, and hello to the e-Evolution Concept, which boasts three electric motors and a battery pack mounted underneath the floor. The 4WD system also includes a Dual Motor Active Yaw Control that is capable of coupling the two rear electric motors together through an electronically controlled torque-vectoring unit. An advanced artificial intelligence system “augments the driver’s capabilities” through a series of sensors that read changes in road and traffic conditions, while providing a customized training program to improve the owner’s driving. Click here to view the first image in today’s viral picture gallery. Continue reading for the five most popular viral videos today, including one of a real vending machine hack.

Mazda Vision Coupe Concept Leaked Ahead of Tokyo Motor Show, Has Panoramic Glass Roof

By Jackson Chung October 24, 2017

The sleek Mazda Vision Coupe Concept has leaked ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show. While not much is known on the performance side, this four-door vehicle does offer a high-performance Brembo braking system, quad-tailpipe sports exhaust system, a panoramic glass roof, hidden door handles, and metallic accents. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 50th Anniversary Edition Unveiled in Japan

By Jackson Chung October 20, 2017

The Lamborghini Aventador S Roadster 50th Anniversary Japan has just been unveiled, and it pays tribute to the five natural elements of Japanese culture: earth, wind, fire, sky, and water. Limited to just five units worldwide, each production unit will be a one-off model styled after their respective elements. The water version above required 170-hours of labor to complete, and features a black / blue paint job with exposed carbon fiber accents on the windscreen frame and hard top. Continue reading for another video, more pictures and information.