Hatsune Miku AI analyzes your face & voice to suggest drinks, songs at Cafe MIKU in metaverse
Fans of the original virtual diva Hatsune Miku will be happy to know that from August 12th to September 30th, 2022, they’ll be able to…
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Metaverse Expo Japan to have exhibition space “recreating the metaverse in reality”
On July 27th and 28th, 2022, Metaverse Expo Japan 2022 (organized primarily by Meta Corporation) will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo…
You can use this free 3D model even for profit! Meet Nillna, from xR & metaverse firm Mark-on
Mark-on, Co. Ltd., a Japanese company developing and distributing xR applications and metaverse-related apps, has begun distributing a humanoid 3D model called ニルナ Nillna. You…
Kyoto-based company develops the world’s first audio metaverse platform, an inclusive digital space for all
With the majority of the world having been put on hold over the last two years, people have found the drive to pursue a more…
As Shuri Castle undergoes reconstruction, a virtual version debuts on Virtual OKINAWA
The former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Shuri Castle is an important part of Okinawa’s history and culture. Seeping through its walls of bright vermillion…
Corporate action in the metaverse: Japanese NPO has world’s first full VR general meeting
During the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, many companies have been conducting so-called “virtual annual general meetings.” However, as is often the case, this is simply…
“Virtual Halloween Event 2021” marks VR debut for the “Disney: Twisted-Wonderland” universe
Aniplex came up with a perfect Halloween event for the current times, where fans of the Disney: Twisted-Wonderland universe will be able to celebrate the spooky season with their favorite…
How do we live in VR? Groundbreaking “Social VR Lifestyle Survey 2021” report provides insights
The number of people exploring the so-called metaverse with VR equipment is growing day by day. This trend has been accelerated by the novel coronavirus…
Japan’s Red Cross thanks NPO Virtual Rights for its donations via world’s largest VR photo event
Overview The Tokyo Chapter of the Japanese Red Cross Society has awarded a certificate of appreciation to the Virtual Rights Specified Nonprofit Corporation (hereinafter abbreviated…
Resident Evil 7 VR experience in Harajuku offers summer discounts for horror fans
For a limited period of time, those seeking a survival horror thrill can receive discounted attendance at BIOHAZARD WALKTHROUGH THE FEAR, a live VR experience…
Awaken your “Phantom Sense” with Vtuber Virtual Girl Nem’s trailblazing 360° music video
Overview Some of our grape Japan readers should be familiar with Virtual Girl Nem (バーチャル美少女ねむ Virtual Bishōjo Nem). We interviewed the self-professed world’s first independent…
Enjoy the “Japan Cultural Expo” virtual platform from the comfort of your home
The Japan Cultural Expo, led by the Japanese government’s Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Japan Arts Council, is a project aiming to introduce the…
Blurring the line between VR and reality: SPINNS offers VR Fashion Magazine
With stylish yet affordable clothing available on almost every highstreet across the country, Japan and fashion go hand in hand. Leading the way in street…
Pursue the virtual Japanese boyfriend of your dreams via smartphone with “VR Boyfriend”
On June 24th, Japanese mobile network company IVR officially released “VR Kareshi” (boyfriend), a virtual dating service app available for Android/iOS, as previously introduced in…
Interview with Violence Tomoko, creator of the manga “A Love Story in Virtual Reality”
Virtual reality technology, already a staple of science fiction literature, continues to be a popular theme in manga and anime. Works like Accel World or…