Tokyo, the world’s largest city, is also one of the best run on earth. Known to some as The Big Mikan (seedless Mandarin), the city is home to 37 million people, yet runs more smoothly than many cities a tenth that big.

Considered to have one of the best public transit systems anywhere, the trains run on time, and the highways move swiftly day and night.

Filmmaker Gavin Heffernan shared this beautiful timelapse on a trip to Tokyo, and it shows the city pulsing and moving with streaks of light.

Entitled Dreamlapse Japan, we see how this part of the world is alive and thriving.

A vibrant night scene in Tokyo, showcasing light trails from moving vehicles and illuminated city signs in Akihabara.
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Night view of a busy Tokyo street, featuring vibrant light trails from moving vehicles, surrounded by modern buildings.
A vibrant night scene of Tokyo's bustling cityscape, featuring bright neon signs and bustling traffic in a busy intersection.
A long exposure photograph of Tokyo Tower illuminated at night, surrounded by streaks of colorful lights from passing vehicles.

Photographs © Copyright Gavin Heffernan. Used with permission.

By Moss & Fog Staff

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

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