Osaka World Expo Targets 8 Billion Visitors — Thanks to Virtual Reality Technology
by Yuya Hosoda The city of Osaka’s dream for the 2025 World Expo is to use cutting-edge technologies, such as virtual reality (VR), to welcome…
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Virtual Singer YuNi To Have Her First Live VR Concert on Xmas Eve
(Updated: 12/13/18) A rising virtual star Virtual YouTuber and singer YuNi, whom we had the pleasure of interviewing earlier this year, has seen her channel…
Made-to-Order “VR Boyfriend” Serves Up Coffee and Romance On Your Smartphone
While augmented reality and virtual reality features in apps based on existing anime or game character properties such as Neko Atsume VR or, more recently,…
Never Eat Alone With This Virtual YouTuber’s Anime Girl Dining Experience
Japanese virtual YouTuber offers up a home-cooked dinner made by an anime girl. There’s no question that virtual YouTubers make for a booming industry and…
“Otaku House” Promises Cheap Lodging and Fun Experiences For Otaku Tourists
Updated on 08/27/2018 Whether or not you identify yourself as an “otaku,” if you’re a fan of anime, gaming, cosplay and other aspects of Japanese…
Neko Atsume VR Is The Most Adorable Virtual Reality Experience For Cat Lovers
The Neko Atsume VR game is impossibly cute. If you haven’t actually played Neko Atsume (Kitty Collector), then it’s very likely that one of your…
Japanese “Human Uber” Lets Users Attend Events Via Another Person’s Body
A lot of interest in technological fields in Japan lately has stemmed from the integration of augmented reality, virtual reality, and the use of avatars–whether…
Universal Studios Japan Gives Way To Final Fantasy Ride, Goods, and Food!
As part of Universal Cool Japan initiative, Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with big time…
Awesome 360° Panorama Tour Site Lets You Explore Some Of Japan’s Most Gorgeous Areas In Style
With the abundance of awesome sightseeing spots and natural splendor in Japan, it can sometimes be difficult to narrow down a list of “must-go-to” areas…
Waifu Welfare Benefits Are a Thing Now (Hasbandos Too): Japanese Company Leads The Way
Some of us just can’t hide our love for two-dimensional characters. In Japan, technological advances have created opportunities for such individuals to deepen their relationships…
“Pong!Pong!” Adds a Fun, New Dimension to Table Tennis Through Mixed Reality Technology
Table tennis is a popular game in Japan, not only as a professional sport but also as a pastime. Thanks to “child prodigy” Ai Fukuhara…
Perfume’s Bubbly New VR Music Video and App Lets You Join In The Fun In an Exciting New Way
Electropop idol group Perfume have earned a solid fanbase in Japan as well as abroad by combining catchy, danceable tunes, fashionable retro-future stage outfits, unconventional…
Japanese Tech School Lets Students And Maids Learn Game Programming Together For Mutual Benefit
Maids are a staple of Japanese otaku subculture, with maid cafes, where maids serve food and drink to guests while treating them like kings, being…
Universal Studios Japan Announces Final Fantasy VR Roller Coaster That Lets You Travel The Worlds Of The Series
The Universal Cool Japan initiative is Universal Studios Japan’s collaborative effort to promote Japanese entertainment and pop culture around the world with attractions that allow…
Unbearable Summer Heat Inspires VR Work System Where Employees Are Replaced With Teddy Bears
“I’m starting to think it’s absolutely nuts to have to commute to work in this blazing hot weather.” This kind of thought has surely crossed…