Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun | Mar 17, 2022 21:29
From the 19th, the Kumamoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Kumamoto City Central Shopping District Federation Council, and NTT West Kumamoto Branch will hold a video event “Machinaka xR” that utilizes advanced technology at the Kumamoto City Central Shopping District and Kumamoto Castle. Start a museum. Digital images of whales and Kumamon swimming around the city appear in various places, aiming to create a lively atmosphere.
xR is a general term for cutting-edge technologies such as MR (Mixed Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality). The exhibition will be held until May 22, in line with the National Urban Greening Fair (Kumamoto Flower Expo) that will start on the same day.
QR codes are placed in a total of 8 locations, including arcades in Kamitori, Shimotori, and Shinshigai. Download the dedicated app on your smartphone or tablet, read the code, and hold it up to the street to see a school of fish swimming in the area and an image of Kumamon parading. On weekends and holidays, special glasses that can be seen just by wearing them are available for rent.
At Hanabatake Square, there are paintings and art works created by students from Kumamoto High School and Shirakawa Elementary School, and at Ninomaru Square, a video of the members of the "096k (Oclock) Kumamoto Revue Company" singing and dancing with Kumamoto Castle in the background. . There is also a stamp rally where you can win gift certificates.
The three parties will examine data on the flow of people during the period, and consider new projects to revitalize the city center and stimulate consumption. Ikeo Ikeo, chairman of the association, said, "I hope that this will be an opportunity to bring back the bustle of the city and promote initiatives that utilize new technology." (Daisuke Hara)
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