Daikin, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary, Takashimaya, which is implementing measures linked to the real↔metaverse, and others will exhibit!
HIKKY Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the second round of exhibitors and cooperating companies for "Virtual Market 2024 Summer," the 12th edition of the world's largest metaverse event, which will be held from July 20 (Sat) to August 4 (Sun), 2024, and has been awarded three Guinness World Records™.We are pleased to announce the details of the booths and exhibits of the companies that have been newly selected for the "Virtual Market 2024 Summer".
Parareal Dubai venue collaborates with VR artist Aimi Sekiguchi!
One of the corporate exhibit venues, "Parareal Dubai," will collaborate with Aimi Sekiguchi, a VR artist certified by the Emirate of Dubai's Department of Culture! Three works related to Dubai will be exhibited at the venue, including works incorporating the Arabic language and the scenery of Dubai. Visitors can enjoy the immersive experience that only VR art can provide, and can also be enjoyed as a photo spot. Aimi Sekiguchi commented, "I am excited about the possibility of creating unprecedented cultural exchange through Vket and my artwork! Some of the artworks can be placed inside the pictures, so I hope you will visit with your favorite avatar and upload your pictures! I hope you will visit with your favorite avatar and upload your pictures!"
Exhibitors
Daikin Industries, Ltd.
Daikin, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024, will exhibit at the Virtual Market for the first time!
In the town of "Paraleal Osaka," where the company will exhibit, three interactive contents unique to Metaverse will be set up based on the concept of "risora," a room air conditioner that allows users to choose the color and texture of the panel to match the space. The booth will also aim to increase product awareness among younger generations, including digital natives, who have little experience purchasing air conditioners. In the booth, visitors can enjoy an air conditioner that changes color to match the color of their avatar, a photo spot where they can take commemorative photos in a room of their favorite color and design, and a mini-game where the air conditioner character "Pichon-kun," a Daikin air conditioner character, is carried to the goal by the airflow of the air conditioner. During the Virtual Market, visitors will also be able to participate in a social networking campaign in which 10 people will be selected by drawing to receive a "Pichon-kun Mini Plush Toy" by filling out a questionnaire at the booth.
In the town of "Paraleal Osaka," where the company will exhibit, three interactive contents unique to Metaverse will be set up based on the concept of "risora," a room air conditioner that allows users to choose the color and texture of the panel to match the space. The booth will also aim to increase product awareness among younger generations, including digital natives, who have little experience purchasing air conditioners. In the booth, visitors can enjoy an air conditioner that changes color to match the color of their avatar, a photo spot where they can take commemorative photos in a room of their favorite color and design, and a mini-game where the air conditioner character "Pichon-kun," a Daikin air conditioner character, is carried to the goal by the airflow of the air conditioner. During the Virtual Market, visitors will also be able to participate in a social networking campaign in which 10 people will be selected by drawing to receive a "Pichon-kun Mini Plush Toy" by filling out a questionnaire at the booth.
Takashimaya Co.,Ltd.
Takashimaya Co., Ltd. will exhibit at Vket for the second consecutive time! HAWAI'I, a Hawaii-themed event to be held at the Takashimaya Osaka and Kyoto stores starting in late July, will be presented in the Metaverse at "Parareal Osaka". HAWAI'I (*), a Hawaii-themed event to be held in real stores from late July, will also be launched on Metaverse, allowing customers to purchase products from the Takashimaya online store. In addition, Ryo Uchino, who has been traveling between Japan and Hawaii for more than 30 years and is the MC of BS12 Twelvi's "In Love with Hawaii! MC Ryo Uchino, who has been traveling back and forth between Japan and Hawaii for more than 30 years, will also be present for a virtual customer service event.
Real store schedule
Takashimaya Osaka (7th floor) July 24 (Wed) - 29 (Mon), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day, closing at 5:00 p.m. on the last day
Takashimaya Kyoto Store (7th floor) July 31 (Wed) - August 5 (Mon), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day, closing at 6:00 p.m. on the last day
Real store schedule
Takashimaya Osaka (7th floor) July 24 (Wed) - 29 (Mon), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day, closing at 5:00 p.m. on the last day
Takashimaya Kyoto Store (7th floor) July 31 (Wed) - August 5 (Mon), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. each day, closing at 6:00 p.m. on the last day
株式会社Robot Consulting
Robot Consulting will be exhibiting for the fourth time. The company will have a booth at Parareal Osaka where visitors can easily consult with "Robot Lawyer," an AI service that provides legal advice in the metaverse domain currently under development by the company. This time, the AI system has been improved to enable more natural and comfortable conversations. The AI system has been improved to enable more natural and comfortable conversation. and "Silence!" in a courtroom, as seen in TV dramas, and many other law-related contents.
Yamaha Motor Company
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will be exhibiting for the fifth time! In 2024, Yamaha opened the Yamaha E-Ride Base, Yokohama, an electric bicycle showroom in Yokohama, and now the company will offer visitors the opportunity to ride and customize a variety of mobility vehicles in the virtual space of Para-Real Yokohama. Visitors will be able to experience riding the "WABASH" sports electric bicycle, the "YVM-03" mobility vehicle exclusively for the Metaverse, and the "Meowiken," a pseudo-myanized version of a motorcycle, at the venue. In addition, four VTubers, "Omegame Sisters," "Otoha Chozuki," "Kyou Hanagari" (from Re:AcT), and "Aoi Fuji," will provide voice guidance.
In addition, a survey link will be set up at the venue, and all visitors who respond to the survey will receive a 3D model of "3D Nyaken".
In addition, a survey link will be set up at the venue, and all visitors who respond to the survey will receive a 3D model of "3D Nyaken".
Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store Co.
Vket familiar Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store will exhibit again this year! A poolside-style booth with a cool vinyl pool will be set up in the two corporate exhibition halls, "Paraly Real Dubai" and "Paraly Real Osaka". In the booths, 3D models of food products that are perfect for gifts and orders will be lined up on poolside tables, and when you bring a food product to the mouth of "Almost Almost Gift's Mr. Tanaka," an employee avatar of Daimaru Matsuzaka Department Store dressed in his first summer suit, he will tell you what the food product tastes like and what he thinks of it. He will tell you what he thinks of the food, including its taste. You can also buy the products you like (except for wine).
Clicking on the poster will take you to a page that introduces recommended contents, such as Daimaru-Matsuzakaya's special order items.
Clicking on the poster will take you to a page that introduces recommended contents, such as Daimaru-Matsuzakaya's special order items.
In addition, a luxurious booth starring Daimaru-Matsuzakaya's original 3D avatars will also be featured at Paraleal Dubai!
Seven of the official second and third avatars of Daimaru-Matsuzakaya avatar sales will be on display. In addition to trying on avatars, this booth will also feature Vket's original photo spot where visitors can immerse themselves in the concept and worldview of each avatar. In the diorama area set up in the luxurious booth, visitors can select an avatar of their choice and seven different dioramas that match the concept of each avatar, such as a fantastic study, under the sea, and Chinese style, will appear, allowing visitors to take emotional photos that can only be taken here.
Seven of the official second and third avatars of Daimaru-Matsuzakaya avatar sales will be on display. In addition to trying on avatars, this booth will also feature Vket's original photo spot where visitors can immerse themselves in the concept and worldview of each avatar. In the diorama area set up in the luxurious booth, visitors can select an avatar of their choice and seven different dioramas that match the concept of each avatar, such as a fantastic study, under the sea, and Chinese style, will appear, allowing visitors to take emotional photos that can only be taken here.
Titan Corporation
Gunpii from the comedy duo "Haru to Hikoiki," aka "Baki Baki Doroshi," whose answers in a street interview on a news program became a hot topic on the Internet, is now available at Parareal Yokohama as an interactive content! Gunpii's real 3D avatar will appear at various locations in the area where popular dating spots in Yokohama are located, and when you approach the microphone, you will experience a simulated street interview in which the microphone will emit the famous phrase "It's regrettable," which has spread as an Internet meme. In addition, a photo spot will be set up at the Web Browser site, recreating the area around Shinjuku Station where the legendary interview took place. When you turn the roulette, the message will change randomly, and you can leave your original "Baki Baki Baki 00 desu" quotes in the photo.
If you post a photo taken with Gunpy's 3D avatar on X with the message "#Vket ni Baki Baki Do attack", you will be entered in a drawing to win autographed "Haru to Hikoiki" goods and other prizes.
If you post a photo taken with Gunpy's 3D avatar on X with the message "#Vket ni Baki Baki Do attack", you will be entered in a drawing to win autographed "Haru to Hikoiki" goods and other prizes.
Tokyo MARUI Co.
Tokyo Marui, which has been introducing the appeal of survival games to the virtual world through a variety of initiatives, has decided to exhibit at the Virtual Market for the eighth time in a row!
This time, two types of air guns will be newly equipped with gimmicks that allow users to add a wide variety of attachment parts such as scopes and silencers. Enjoy the shooting experience in the Metaverse by aiming at targets in the booth with air guns customized to your liking.
In addition, a campaign will be held to give away a set of luxury air guns by drawing lots according to the shooter rank of the shooting experience!
This time, two types of air guns will be newly equipped with gimmicks that allow users to add a wide variety of attachment parts such as scopes and silencers. Enjoy the shooting experience in the Metaverse by aiming at targets in the booth with air guns customized to your liking.
In addition, a campaign will be held to give away a set of luxury air guns by drawing lots according to the shooter rank of the shooting experience!
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) will be exhibiting at Vket for the second time. An oversized version of the MEXT's "White Paper on Science, Technology and Innovation" and a 3D model of the full-size booklet that can be picked up will be installed at Parareal Yokohama, as well as an introductory video. This year's white paper features "The Transformation of Science, Technology, and Innovation Brought about by AI," and visitors to the booth can learn about the background to the rapid progress of AI and the wide range of examples of how advanced AI is being used in familiar settings, such as public services and automobile design.
SO.ON project LaV Tokyo School of Music & Dance High School Course
Tokyo School of Music & Dance LaV booth will be at Parareal Osaka! You can see LaV members singing and dancing on stage to SO! The music video for this song was filmed at each Virtual Market venue as the "official song of the Virtual Market". In addition, new rings will be available for sale as official LaV accessories. A social networking campaign will also be held to win a 3D penlight model of the LaV member of your choice on a first-come, first-served basis! We are looking forward to seeing you all at the event!
Forge Vision, Inc.
Forge Vision, a developer of VR content, teams up with an ASMR artist to exhibit at the Virtual Market for the first time! The virtual inn "Dosoya VR: Summer Day Ryokan and Ear Cleaning," where you can relax away from everyday life with the sound of wind chimes echoing in an emotion-filled tatami room and avatars for VRChat will be introduced at Parareal Yokohama.
B-Box Corporation
A booth commemorating the 50th anniversary of popular voice actor Kazuhiko Inoue's debut will appear at Para Real Yokohama. The booth will be decorated with messages from fans celebrating the 50th anniversary, and a loudspeaker will be set up in the booth where visitors can listen to 50 different original voices. The loudspeakers will also be set up at the booth, which will be decorated with messages from fans celebrating the 50th anniversary, and visitors will be able to listen to 50 different original voices of Inoue.
A special corner will also be set up at the Vket web browser site, which can be easily accessed from PCs and smartphones, and Inoue's handwritten message will be on display. In addition, on August 3, Mr. Inoue will take the stage at the Shibuya Sakura Stage at the "Vket Real" Shibuya venue, where he and guests will tour the Vket venue for a talk event.
A special corner will also be set up at the Vket web browser site, which can be easily accessed from PCs and smartphones, and Inoue's handwritten message will be on display. In addition, on August 3, Mr. Inoue will take the stage at the Shibuya Sakura Stage at the "Vket Real" Shibuya venue, where he and guests will tour the Vket venue for a talk event.
[List of Exhibitors and Cooperating Companies, IPs and Artists]
Suntory Limited / Kao Group Customer Marketing Corporation / Messe Holdings Corporation / Rohto Pharmaceutical Company Limited / Daikin Industries, Ltd / Sony Corporation / Universal Entertainment Corporation / Sammy Corporation / Takashimaya Co. Culting / Yaizu City, Shizuoka Prefecture / Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture / Berg Corporation / Doctors Without Borders Japan / Toyo Construction Corporation / Disney Plus / Yamaha Motor Corporation / Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Store / Tokyo Marui Company, Limited / Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology / SO.ON project LaV Tokyo School of Music & Dance College Higher Education Course / Osaka School of Music College / Sapporo Station General Development Corporation / FANY Corporation (100% subsidiary of Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings Co., Ltd.) / Yoshimoto Kogyo / UUUM Corporation / Titan Corporation / AMEMIYA / Beneric Digital Entertainment, Inc. / Namco Bandai Music Live Inc. / Keen Japan, LLC / Digital Standard Inc. / diVRse Inc. / Yamagata Prefecture / The Association for the 2027 International Gardening Exposition / Forge Vision, Inc. / chihiro Design / Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Inc. / B-Box Corporation / KOIKEYA Corporation / Audio-Technica Corporation / GALAKURO GAMING / Genjin Shushin / Pilot Corporation / JVC Kenwood Corporation / Aurora Co. Club Cosmetics / Japan Sanipak Corporation / EBARA Foods Industries / FREW Corporation / T-entertainment Corporation / HICAT / HTC NIPPON / YAKUCHINRO / Tamurakoma Corporation / Yokohama Landmark Tower / Kani Dogaku Co. PocketRD Corporation / Bic Camera Corporation / GUNCY'S Corporation / Namba Midosuji Hall / Akihabara Idol Stage / Stadium Bar Akihabara League / Sound Bar Freja / Sapiento Corporation / Iron Works Limited / Wasabi Music School Project / ViREM, LLC Sangoya Corporation / Cybermedia TV Corporation / Hub Corporation / Kit, LLC / VEE / whole nine yards Corporation / Seek Amusement Corporation / Vtuber Expo / OffKai Expo / TOKYO INDIE GAMES SUMMIT / Peperoncino / VRChat
