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Japan Will Build Blazingly Fast Tokyo to Osaka Maglev Train Japan Will Build Blazingly Fast Tokyo to Osaka Maglev Train

Imagine making it from New York to D.C. in 45 minutes. That's how quickly Japan's maglev train will make it from Tokyo to Nagoya.

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More Earthquakes to Come in Japan

The huge 9.0 earthquake that hit Japan was actually an aftershock—and is likely to be followed by more large aftershocks in the coming weeks.

Transparency: Where Will the Next Earthquake Hit?

If major quakes occur approximately 15 times a year around the world, where will the next one hit?

Transparency: GOOD's Most Popular Infographics of 2010

A look back at the infographics that drew the most attention, on topics from happiness to Burning Man

Transparency: The Most Dangerous Cities for Walking

Cities where pedestrians happily walk to their destinations instead of driving everywhere are our dream, but what if walking means taking your...

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The GOOD 100: Giant Gundam

The city of Tokyo has embraced the spirit of cultural adventurousness. Their contribution: a 60-foot tall Gundam statue, based on the mechanized warrior from the eponymous anime series, which turned 30 this year.

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If Tokyo Gets the Olympics, They'll Build This Thing

Who cares what Obama and Oprah think? If Tokyo gets the 2016 Olympic games, they'll build this stadium powered entirely by the sun. In fact,...