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Videos
Tokyo's Solar-Powered 'Fireflies'
The city's Hotaru festival uses LED bulbs designed to mimic the light of the insects that once “gemmed” the Sumida River.
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Postcard
A Robot Grows in Tokyo
The life-size sculpture is an advertisement for a new theme park.
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Bicycle Routes Built for a Tiger, Zebra, or Other Zoo Animal
Tokyo cartographers create cycling routes that resemble wild animals.
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Photos
Subway Platforms From Around the World
As iconic as anything above ground, these subway platforms leave riders with an added sense of the city they serve.
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Which Cities Have the Most Global Clout?
New York and London top the list in a new ranking of 66 cities around the world.
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Videos
The Cult of the Tokyo Arcade
A video that examines the insular and mysterious arcade culture of Japan.
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Why People in Cities Walk Fast
Researchers have proposed a number of theories over the years — from sensory overload to the economic value of time.
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Postcard
Postcard From Tokyo
How the city has changed since the earthquake.
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Photos
What Does a Subway Entrance Say About its City?
A photographic survey of the world's metro gateways.
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Why Women-Only Transit Options Have Caught On
In Japan, groping on crowded trains is so common, young women seek refuge in cars where men aren't allowed.
