This is the work of Satoshi Araki, who is known for his “chou riaru” (超リアル) or “super real” dioramas.

This is the work of a South Korean model builder and diorama maker who goes by the name “Gaia.” Damn, it’s good.

While the stereotype might be that Japan is hi-tech, some of its biggest news broadcasters use low-tech dioramas and…