Kaneda Bike Spotted In Osaka

In the 1988 cult favorite Japanese animated science fiction film, Akira the film's protagonist, Kaneda rides one super cool bike, even by today's standards.

Masashi Teshima from Fukuoka, Japan thought he'd like an Akira bike for himself and spent seven years and ¥10 million (US$121,000) to make it.

While there are other Kaneda bike projects, this one is officially recognized by Akira creator Katsuhiro Otomo.

Teshima is riding the bike across the country to raise money for children's autism.

The last stop is Tokyo, where it will be displayed at an exhibition for Katsuhiro Otomo,"GENGA Katsuhiro Otomo", from April 9 to May 30th, at the 3331 Arts Chiyoda in Akihabara.. Visitors to the exhibit can sit on the bike and have their photos taken with it.

The exhibit will be raising money for victims of last year's earthquake and tsunami.






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