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Slightly darkened streets of Tokyo (Original Post)
Katashi_itto
Feb 2013
OP
Thanks! The camera technique is called "Tilt-cam" making the object look like toys
Katashi_itto
Feb 2013
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freshwest
(53,661 posts)1. It is lovely and a great idea to conserve. Thanks for posting this.
Even at high speed, I found the city and the music relaxing.
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)2. Thanks! The camera technique is called "Tilt-cam" making the object look like toys
AsahinaKimi
(20,776 posts)3. Wow... Sweet!
Thanks for posting this.. Reminds me of one of my favorite Jdorama! Tokyo Love Story..
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)4. Very cool! :)
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)5. It's like a Japanese version
of Koyannisqaatsi
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)9. Hehe, I thought so too
Lydia Leftcoast
(48,217 posts)6. I've crossed that intersection (Sukiyabashi intersection) many times
The organization for which I serve as a board member is nearby.
Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)7. In the months after the 2011 disasters
that was, indeed, a collection of darkened streets, with signs posted on utility poles explaining why so many street lights were not being turned on.
RandySF
(58,911 posts)8. I would be afraid to drive in Japan.
not only would it be confusing to drive on the other side of the road, but turning in those intersections look like quite a challenge.