Tonight in Roppongi happened already, but if you happened to have been there you would have seen the debut of this 7-meter tall aluminum fire-breathing robot called Giant Torayan. It's actually the creation of artist Kenji Yanobe, and it's part of an awesome art project that will transform the entire neighborhood into an alien robot-themed wonderland. (Image by AP)
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March 27, 2009
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I think I know where that is! Is it right outside the Akihabara JR station? If not, I lied... Hahahah
Posted by: Joe | March 27, 2009 at 04:22 PM
No, she said it was in Roppongi. Looks to me like it is in that round area between Mori Tower and he TV Asahi building? Anyhow, thats so freakin awesome! Hey Lisa did you see this: http://www.pinktentacle.com/2009/03/alien-squid-vs-giant-robots-in-tourism-videos/
I was surprised you didn't have a story on it.
Posted by: alexanderpink | March 28, 2009 at 09:51 AM
Finally, something to keep those pesky kids off the lawn, or use it when North Korea launches those missiles.
Posted by: vagrant | March 29, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Does anyone know how long this is running? I'm flying out to Japan in a couple days, would love to see this.
Posted by: Jay | March 30, 2009 at 11:56 AM