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December 05, 2007
Something Nifty From Japan
Musical roads.
On one of the so-called melody roads, tucked away in the mountains near Numata city, about 110 miles north of Tokyo, your wheels hum a tune that sounds like "Memories of Summer", a popular regional song.
Not for long, though. The musical interlude lasts for just 12.7 seconds, the time it takes to travel the 175-metre section of road at 50 km an hour. Signs advise drivers to travel at precisely that speed to achieve perfect pitch and rhythm.
Wicked cool. Hope it never comes to the US, though. I can see how that would get old real fast.
posted by Laura. at
10:53 AM
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