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By fading back and forth between scenes of pre- and post-quake Tokyo, this time-lapse video by YouTube user darwinfish105 shows how the metropolitan nightscape has been affected by Japan's ongoing power shortages and conservation efforts.
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AkaTako
That's quite a difference. I keep wondering how much different daily life really is in Tokyo. Hard to tell from the little bits of news I read.
[]Greg
Not significantly. Probably the most visible change right now is that a lot of escalators have been shut down to save power.
[]sebastian
It looks so much nicer darker.
[]BookCoverJudge
I can stare at these videos for days, relaxing and entrancing at the same time.
[]Bushi
Yes! very relaxing! with music is this? Do somone now the name of the group or album?
Domo arigato!
[]Patti D.
Very nice!! let's see if they keep it like this for a long time.
[]guillermo
where are you pink tentacle? we miss you
[]Kincade
No news for a while now... I hope you come back! This blog rocks. I love the long posts about Japanese history. So many interesting tidbits all over this blog!
[]Philipp
will you be back?
[]Andrew
Hope all is well.
- Your audience, checking in.
[]ZoOL
Amazing video! Time-lapse+miniature effects, simply stunning. The world are with you Japan, be strong!
[]sanjirosan
I hope all is well, and If not I wish you well PT for all of cool stuff you have brought to us in the past.
[]gato1985
Polish readers miss you. The greatest blog about Japan! Hope ypu are well!
[]Worried
We miss you here, too. Hope all is well.
[]Joel
We miss you too here! I hope you are ok!
[]rud
Same here :(
[]Hope things are somehow ok ..
Ulashima
Streets are still crowded as I see.
[]df
Hope all is fine with pink tentacle person. No posts for some time makes me concerned. All the best.
[]eB
(-!-)v がんばってね。
[]valdemar
I too am concerned for Pink Tentacle. Does anyone have any news? It's been a long while.
[]daedalus
Hope all is well PT!
[]booboo
Hope you're O.K. Mr. Tentacle!
[]Kagekei
hope you are fine i´m starting to wonder cause there are no new posts
[]by the way i love your site XD
Matt
I'm worried pink tentacle is no more...
Not the dude, the site
[]zuka
It's a shame, cause the new layout is awesome
[]Adrien
You're missed in France too, hope you're ok Mr Tentacle
[]hoora
Even in Czech republic were worried... Hope youre ok. Fingers crossed for Pink Tentacle!
[]Deadlinekiddo
We miss you Tentacle-san!
[]I hope you are alright.
Steve
Kinda like a look at a world without bombarded by advertising.
[]whitefoxondope
Texas misses you as well...come back if you can, all the best to you!
[]BiH
We miss you in the Balkans. Hope you are okay.
[]phunniemee
What the fuk happen to this blog?
He gone now. *sad face*
[]Omaxem
Missing you in Portugal. Hope you are ok.
[]kazando
Hope everything is alright wherever you are. Michigan misses you too.
[]walter
california wants you back!!
[]Ulashima
Not updating...still? Maybe not whole Turkey, but a certain guy in Istanbul wants to hear from you too. Hope it's all right over there.
[]William
The video was a good perspective, Music was nice, hope to see you back around.
[]JP
I miss this blog way too much. I hope everything and everybody is okay and that you'll be able to return soon. Much love from California.
[]sanjirosan
still no updates, and I fear the worst might have happened to our friend. well much love to you and yours PT, and I hope all is well, if not I hope it gets better. So Cal love for you man, and Fight On Japan
[]Axi
Denmark misses you as well, hope everything is okay...
[]JTwiggleTRON
Arizona misses you very much. You are / were the best yokai / kaiju source on the internet. I hope all is well and that you come back soon with some amazing stories and updates.
[]alanabalana
virginia misses you, pink tenacle! i've shared your blog with so many fellow art teachers as a great way to peak students interest in japanese culture :) i hope you and yours are well and that you will come back soon! all the best to you.
[]fishegg
Pink Tentacle-san, please come back (T_T)
[]analogica
I MISS YOU!!!
hope you're OK.
[]Best wishes from Spain. <3
Henry
Aw man, guys, I want more Pink Tentacle. :c
[]walter
please come back...
[]Chris
I believe he's not coming back. I suspect has something to do with the terrible japan earthquake.
[]Ken
This site has been one of my favorites. I hope the person in charge is ok and well and is just preoccupied with other things.
[]Rick
Hello? knock, knock, knock....is anybody home? Mr. Tentacle, are you in there.....???
[]Wombo
If you're gone for forever I'd like to say thanks. I would love it if you started posting again.
[]Mr. Cavin
I'd like to add my thanks as well. This blog has been terrific. Always surprising and insightful. I can't tell you the number of times I shared these posts with my friends. Thank you Pink Tentacle.
[]envirion
Also missing this blog and adding in my thanks for the updates past.
Thank you!
[]valdemar
Let me add my thanks to those of other readers. This is a superb blog, a source of amusement and knowledge that I stumbled upon by chance one day. I've learned a lot thanks to you, PT. I hope you're well and happy somewhere.
[]Wombo
This^
[]dave legion
Ditto.. came a cross it one day and forever have been back check on some new cool shit..hope all is well with the creator..I need you
[]Logick
I love this site, it introduced me to Hinfana, and lots of other cool stuff in japan. I hope your alive and well.
[]Stefano
I miss Pink Tentacle so much... I still come here many times a week hoping to see a new post.
Really loved this place, love from Italy.
[]ikigai
we are wondering about the silence from Pink Tentacle also and we hope the responsible person for PT is still alive and healthy! we miss you, best wishes from germany! come back soon!
if anyone knows what is going on, please let us know!
[]Grimloche
I keep checking this site 2-3 times a week like I used to. Come back :(
[]please
why is this site dead??? NOOO! I need my pink fix!!!
[]Li
I miss you from Spain! You are a giant part of my inspiration and I know now lots more things about Japan thanks to you. I hope everything is ok in your life!!
[]Kentin
I hope you're fine and healthy! I'm sure you're preparing the best return ever.
Take care of you!
From Paris,
Kentin
[]boul
salut pinktentacle,
[]donnes nous de tes nouvelles,ça commence à faire long cette absence
a tres bientot
boul le bIDOn
Berstler
Denver misses you too!
[]0bs3si0n3s
Spain is waiting for your return!!
Hope you are OK
See you!
[]Akime
+1
[]franco brambilla
Italy miss you too! Please if you can, come online with new amazing posts!!
[]Franco
Suzuki
Come back pleaseee!!! =(
[]analogica
Please, come back!! I'm really worried, hope Mr. PT is ok....
[]laserblast
still checking this blog every day, haven't found another like it !
[]Sakae
This is one of the best clips I've watched tonight. Gotta check out more of these time-lapse videos! I hope everything's ok.
[]Kaede
I hope you are alright.
Thank you for your wonderful blog. I love reading/ re-reading through your posts & learning so much. Good thoughts to you & again, many thanks for your amazing blog.
[]Andrew
Greetings from Washington DC! I just wanted to join in with the others who have expressed their love for your blog and say thanks for all the interesting reads. Hope all is well with you and look forward to your return!
[]Akime
I hope you're fine: We're waiting your return.
:__)
[]Marcko
Hey PT!
Tu me manques. :'( I miss you!
Depuis plus de 6 mois maintenant plus de news.
Un petit Kiss From Paris en esperant le grand retour des news!
Un petit lien en attendant, la vie se reconstruit...
http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2011/09/japan-marks-6-months-since-ear.html
[]Neko + the Kiwis
We love your site- hope all is well and hope you come back soon.
Much love from New Zealand
[]Michael
Ello, this is Michael from Australia :)
Just letting you know that your site/posts are amazing and I've been checking up, hoping to see something new.
Not sure where you are good sir but I hope all is well and that you share more great things with us :D
Take care!
[]Lee
I'm missing you in Nova Scotia. I sincerely hope that you are alive and well. I really love this blog.
[]Phil
Just checking in to your blog after many months. Saddened to see no updates since April. Hope you are okay. I've followed your blog for many years and really appreciate all your work.
[]sealedroom
Come back soon, PT.
[]Volita
Please, public more things about Japan, i am an entusiast of this country, so please continue the good work.
Thanks
[]Knower of Things
Keep hope alive? Pretty sure PT's author is dead.
[]Crawling Chaos
Poppycock! Obviously he's been placed into a state of suspended animation, deep under the ocean. We await his return.
[]Knower of Things
dead as a doornail
[]Cavin
somebody's deleting the spam from this comments section. Keep hope alive!
[]Hmmm
I do not want to think or say this, but did something happen to Author during the Tsunami or Earthquake? :(
[]Michael Allen
It's been awfully frustrating seeing what was once a beautifully rich and fascinating blog be thrown by the wayside. If the author was personally affected by the tsunami/earthquake, why on earth would they post posts in its aftermath? If the site has been abandoned, why no announcement of any kind? The Twitter account is untouched as well.
Something really strange has happened... I don't know what I should feel.
[]AlexAwesome
I miss this blog so much! I hope you are doing okay! I have read this for many years and hope that you will update again soon!
[]M.
Return to us, Pink Tentacle. It is your duty. You must spread Japanese memes in the West to counterbalance the nuclear hysteria.
[]Gustavo
Please come back Pink tentacle!
[]The best for you in this 2012!
Dont close this site!
Gustavo
:(
[]lunaemoth
I've been a fan for a long time. I was concerned when I heard about the quakes and tsunami, etc. Many months later I am still very concerned. I hope you are ok Pink Tentacle. Missing you in my various stops across the country, from New York, to Florida, and Utah. I wish you the best in health an success and hope for your return one day. Whatever the cause, know that there are many out there whose thoughts are with you.
[]Grimloche
I too really miss this site. Every post was like a bonus for my week on the internet and i'd come back multiple times.
[]誰かさん
don't give up, please return,
.
.
.
or, rest in peace,
[]Blackberrymochi
Just what happened here? I've been missing this blog for a long time :(
[]Hope all is well, best wishes from Colombia!
jello
Anyone got any idea what happened to Mr Pink Tentacle? I don't think he'd be the type to abandon his site so easily.
[]Also wondering what will happen to this site if he did "abandon" it whether willingly or unwillingly.... even if he uses a free hosting service would they continue to keep this site up when it's no longer being updated?
DTSRYA
i am leaving the light on for you; come back when you can.
you are not alone!
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