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Japan's 'Superhuman' athletes mix legends with high tech

Published Tue, May 16, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Tokyo

WHEN it comes to culture and entertainment, Japan has a rich history spanning ancient legends and sport to popular comics and video games.

Now a new generation of inventors is drawing on this culture to create sports with a 21st-century twist - helping players feel "superhuman" through technology or other special equipment.

The Superhuma…

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