Van Gogh by polo shirts

Van Gogh by polo shirts

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a representation of a Van Gogh self-portrait created out of 2,070 polo shirts in 24 ''impressionist'' colors spread out for public display at a building in Tokyo on May 11, 2010. The 9.9-meter-by-10.1-meter display, which will run for six days, was launched by apparel maker Onward Kashiyama to promote a clothing line using the colors, including the polo shirts, which is on sale at 13 department stores across Japan.

Primary school students make world's longest 'soroban'

Primary school students make world's longest 'soroban'

ONO, Japan - Primary school students in Ono, Hyogo Prefecture, have made the world's longest traditional Japanese 'soroban' or abacus. The 10.1-meter calculator was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records.

Primary school students make world's longest 'soroban'

Primary school students make world's longest 'soroban'

ONO, Japan - Primary school students in Ono, Hyogo Prefecture, have made the world's longest traditional Japanese 'soroban' or abacus. The 10.1-meter calculator was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records. (Kyodo)

Van Gogh by polo shirts

Van Gogh by polo shirts

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows a representation of a Van Gogh self-portrait created out of 2,070 polo shirts in 24 ''impressionist'' colors spread out for public display at a building in Tokyo on May 11, 2010. The 9.9-meter-by-10.1-meter display, which will run for six days, was launched by apparel maker Onward Kashiyama to promote a clothing line using the colors, including the polo shirts, which is on sale at 13 department stores across Japan. (Kyodo)