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Card 485 of 9712026-09-29 issue

Observed arrival · 2026-09-29

A Night Drive Around Tokyo Bay, Built in Code

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Editorial interest 84/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

An ambient browser game lets you cruise a stylised Tokyo Bay expressway route from Makuhari to Daikoku PA.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-29 issue.
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People seeking an ambient Tokyo Bay night drive
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The credits cite OpenStreetMap, Japan’s PLATEAU 3D city models, and national elevation and road data as map sources.

Field notes

The control scheme supports both hands-off cruising and manual steering, with lane changes, turn signals, camera selection, and adjustable speed. The credits describe a stylised map built from OpenStreetMap and Japanese public datasets, including PLATEAU 3D city models and national elevation data. The page also lists gamepad controls and says users can add their own music by dragging audio files onto the game.

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible
✦PrettyNotable craft visible
●ProPolished or operationally mature
◎NicheUnusually specific use

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