
This intimidating three dimensional map is Shibuya station, with the latest addition of the Fukutoshin Line; to say it has a complex layout is an understatement.
Some fantastic maps of labyrinthine Japanese subway and rail stations have been gathered by a conscientious soul here, and what struck him (and me, and likely you too) was not only the terrifying complexity of most of the larger stations, but also how extraordinarily reminiscent the maps are of something you might find in a game, or perhaps a nightmare, although I think few games would dare approach the complexity of layout in their dungeons visible here.
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In this gallery we see some unsettling evidence of the enormous power of makeup, in many cases approaching and exceeding the power of Photoshop, with the all the more terrifying prospect that it is an illusion which can be carried off in the flesh. These ladies probably have more need than most of skill with cosmetics, it has to be said. Images were seized from the Vippers.
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The challenge? Make this image moe. As it is an image of a man using a vending machine, and a small image at that, it will not be easy.
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More idols posing their way to fame and fortune, though in rather better clothing than is the norm, and with some exceptionally formidable pouts evident.
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A seasonal gallery of Japanese schoolgirls in their lighter summer uniforms, which as you can see are well suited to the warm weather. This complements the earlier 36 views of schoolgirls in tights; there are 36 views this time as well. Taken from the Vippers. 2D girls are at the bottom, 3D at the top.
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Even more exceptional idols eschewing over-frilly parodies of french maid outfits in favour of more stylish garb.
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Another gallery of fine young Japanese ladies, mostly idols in fact, who seem to be possessed of superior style. Snatched from the grasp of anonymous vippers.
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The final in this general miko gallery series, I expect you are all ready to convert to Shinto by now.
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The penultimate miko gallery, displaying yet more outstanding shrine maidens.
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Another gallery of fine miko, including a rare glimpse of Hatsune Miko.
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Police seem to have aroused the interest of cats in this latest incident in Miyagi prefecture. See the incident in full below.
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The second part of the miko gallery series, there should be little discernable difference in quality between this and both previous and subsequent galleries.
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