Batman Spotted on a Japanese Highway

Over the weekend, Twitter user Ryuuchan saw something most unusual on the highway: Batman.

And not just Batman, but Batman on a Batcycle (nee, Batpod). Compare with The Dark Knight Rises:

Ryuuchan certainly seemed surprised, and these photos, which were taken in Chiba Prefecture, have since been uploaded to 2ch, Japan's largest webforum, and numerous sites like Byoukan Sunday.

千葉の高速にバットマンがいた笑 こんな人いるのかよΣ [@snsd_mumin]

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