Virtual Market unveils the second group of corporate exhibitors and sponsors who will be exhibiting at their upcoming Vket 2022 Summer event, open from Aug. 13 to 28, 2022.
Virtual Market is the world's largest virtual reality (VR) convention event, and with the ever-growing interest for the metaverse, more and more companies from various industries are getting onboard and marketing themselves in this space. Among these new exhibitors include West Japan Railway Company from the transportation sector, Mizuho Bank from the banking sector, and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance from the insurance sector, only to name a few. There will also be music performances in several booths, including the pop duo Pink Lady and Kohmi Hirose at the JVCKenwood booth and ELAIZA at the BEAMS booth.
The theme for Virtual Market 2022 Summer is “Point of Origin.”
New York, the first city from outside of Japan, and Osaka will be “pararealed” into the virtual space to serve as venues for corporate exhibitions. In Parareal New York, a hoverboard will be available for roaming around the city, and fireworks will be going up in Parareal Osaka, showcasing the capabilities of the metaverse.
New York, the first city from outside of Japan, and Osaka will be “pararealed” into the virtual space to serve as venues for corporate exhibitions. In Parareal New York, a hoverboard will be available for roaming around the city, and fireworks will be going up in Parareal Osaka, showcasing the capabilities of the metaverse.
By the way, what is PARAREAL?
A term coined by combining “parallel universe” and “real,” meant to convey an existence paralleling the real world with the metaverse.
A term coined by combining “parallel universe” and “real,” meant to convey an existence paralleling the real world with the metaverse.
Come visit Virtual Market 2022 Summer to see metaverse-exclusive content from a wide range of corporations and see how Vket won a Guinness World Record™ for having the most booths at a VR event.
Vket Summer Mall Opens in Parareal New York
The shopping complex, Vket Summer Mall, will be open in Parareal New York for the duration of Vket2022 Summer. The complex will have a central wellhole structure with a water pillar and dolphins swimming around it, for a nice summer vibe. Numerous booths will be circling the wellhole, so come and enjoy the shopping!
Entrance of Vket Summer Mall
Wellhole with water pillar and dolphins
ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.
For its first endeavor in Vket, ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING will be delivering its car sharing service in Parareal New York. From the booth located closest to the entrance, visitors can rent a STORYCA style Mitsubishi Delica SUV and head on over to the camping area. In the camping area, you can enjoy a barbeque and chill out with the view of the cityscape! At the booth, visitors can also test drive an Alpine-customized Toyota Alphard luxury van.
Y-Yacht, Co. Ltd.
Y-Yacht, the distributor of kitchen and dining equipment, also joins Vket for the first time. The Y-YACHT STORE “&(COOK)” booth in Parareal New York will feature the Hestan Cue smart cooking system. Visitors can choose from three recipes and enjoy virtual cooking. The dish that you prepared can be downloaded as a 3D model. Also check out the photo booth of the giant frypan and steak!
Tokyo Marui Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Marui returns for the fourth time with a renewed two-story booth set up in Parareal Osaka. The first floor will have a 3D model exhibit of numerous new airsoft gun models. Of course, the highly popular shooting range will be set up too! On the second floor will be collaborations with Military VTuber irodorimayoi and other entertainment contents.
Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc. (Hanshin Department Store Umeda Main Store)
In Parareal Osaka, Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores will have a booth resembling their flagship Umeda store which recently finished a seven-year reconstruction project. Hanshin, known as the "food pundit," will be exhibiting the finest cuisine from Osaka and the Kansai region on the first floor. While on the second floor will be on display numerous lifestyle items that are sure to spice up your everyday life. There will also be a social wine bar where visitors can enjoy chatting while sipping on some wine straight out of Osaka.
TOPPAN INC. / Kanapro Market
The Kanaeru Academy, organized by Kanapro Market will be live streaming on the official YouTube Vket Channel from 21:00 to 22:15 on August 22, 2022 (JST). Guests will be Kotori Koiwai, Aina Kusuda, and Himika Akaneya, along with our very own Nanako Suzuki as the host. The stream will feature illustrations by the guests to be available only on Kanapro and goods made from photos taken in virtual space during the stream. Vket official goods will also be available at Kanapro Market.
Live stream
Official Goods
Live stream
Official Goods
Excell Corporation
The manufacturer of plastic automobile parts, Excell Corporation, comes onboard with a booth resembling a giant duct facility. This booth will have gimmicks for experiencing the effects of air flow and bending three different types of duct shapes. There will also be an original avatar called “I Tube” which visitors can try on and purchase on the company website.
Yaokin Corporation Authorized Distributor Faithwin Co., Ltd.
The virtual Umaibō shop (penny candy store) comes to Vket! Modeled after the actual Umaibō Shop located in Tsutenkaku Annex, the booth will have a life-size panel of the official character; an Umaibō Shrine; and real and virtual snack items. Yes, you can once again expect to see VketChan dressed up in an Umaibō costume!
Gamer Supps®
The supplier of keto-friendly, sugar-free energy drinks, Gamer Supps®, sets up shop in Parareal Osaka! Limited edition Waifu Cups, along with other goods, will be available at the booth. And above all, the Vket collaboration Waifu Cups × VketChan shaker will be available for the duration of this event, as the first ever real Vket souvenir item!
Heroine Make
A cosmetics brand with the theme of becoming like a heroine in a shōjo manga. A movie promoting the ultra-resistant eye cosmetics will be shown on a giant screen near the iconic Ebisubashi bridge. The movie will also be shown at the giant screen near the actual Ebisubashi bridge, as a new real and virtual collaboration endeavor.
Cre-p Co., Ltd
The computer graphics company Cre-p will have a shop at Vket Summer Mall! The booth will feature a photo spot with changeable backgrounds. Also on display will be three new avatars from a new line planned to be released.
Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.
Planned, produced, and operated by current college students, the Digital Hollywood Open Campus returns to Vket! This year’s theme is “Laboratory.” In the booth setup in the Vket Summer Mall, visitors can enjoy exploring a dome resembling the college campus with their own virtual college ID in hand!
META TELIER
The 3D item brand META TELIER joins Vket! Take photos with the chief craftsmen for a chance to win items that can be used for VRChat.
Akagami-no-Tomo
Back by popular demand are the avatars of the whole Akagami-no-Tomo team! In the booth at the Vket Summer Mall, visitors can take photos with all the cute avatars. Don’t forget to share them on social media! For the duration of this event, a movie of Akagami-no-Tomo introducing Virtual Market will also be available, so be sure to check it out!
Seikima-II
Chibi-style avatars of all the Seikima-II members will be gathering at Parareal New York! There will also be billboards all around Times Square! Seikima-II is a legendary, 36-year-old, hard rock/heavy metal band with a very wide fan base. The lead vocalist Demon Kakka also has a long career as a TV entertainer and works as an ambassador for the Japanese government. Their theatrical appearance is sure to catch your eye in virtual space too!
Big Katsu Suguru
Suguru, famous for their “Big Katsu” comes to Vket! The Big Katsu avatar, created by a member of the company, is hidden somewhere in Parareal Osaka, so be sure to look for it!
Corporations and organizations exhibiting and sponsoring at Vket 2022 Summer include (as of Aug. 2nd):
West Japan Railway Company; Mizuho Bank; JVCKenwood Corporation; BEAMS Co., Ltd.; Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.; Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.; ALPINE ELECTRONICS MARKETING, INC.; Y-Yacht, Co. Ltd.; Belc CO.,LTD.; SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation; Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company, Limited; Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.; Tokyo Marui Co., Ltd.; Hankyu Hanshin Department Stores, Inc.; Kuroutoshikou; ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; Izumisano City; Yaizu City; TOPPAN INC. / Kanapro Market; Excell Corporation; Yaokin Corporation Authorized Distributor Faithwin Co., Ltd.; Yaokin Inc.; Gamer Supps®; Fascination Colors; MARY QUANT COSMETICS LTD.; Heroine Make; Cre-p Co., Ltd; Coamix Inc.; Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.; Kyowa Kikoh Co., Ltd.; JETRO; clyclo; HP Japan Inc.; LDH JAPAN Inc.; JOYSOUND; Disney+; NieR:Automata; ARC SYSTEM WORKS CO.,LTD.; Nippon Ichi Software, Inc.; META TELIER; Akagami-no-Tomo; 774inc.; Seikima-II; Big Katsu Suguru; Chiitan; Yashiro Azuki; Cat’s Eye; City Hunter; Wasyagana TV; #Orekana; Don Quijote Co., Ltd.; ZENRIN CO., LTD.; TAMURAKOMA & Co., Ltd.; Kani Douraku; Cui-daore; MOKURI project; and HIKKY (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Special Cooperation
East Japan Railway Company
Special Cooperation
East Japan Railway Company
Virtual Market 2022 Summer Details
Dates: August 13 to 28, 2022
Theme: “Point of Origin”
Corporate exhibition venues: Parareal New York, Parareal Osaka
Official Website: https://summer2022.vket.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnVket
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vketchannel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vket_official/
Theme: “Point of Origin”
Corporate exhibition venues: Parareal New York, Parareal Osaka
Official Website: https://summer2022.vket.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnVket
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/vketchannel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vket_official/
About HIKKY
Founded in 2018, HIKKY is a VR company that organizes, produces, and promotes large-scale VR/AR events and contents. As a group with leading creators in the entertainment VR industry, it holds the ambition to expand the industry and to cultivate content creators. HIKKY intends to improve both the living and the economic spheres within the virtual world so as to support creators to its fullest potential.
