VR JAPAN TOURS: Under the Autumn Moon
VR Japan Tours: Under the Autumn Moon is an immersive virtual tour where you can experience the culture and art of Japan in the sophisticated Japanese virtual world with friendly guides and amazing performers. “Though interested in Japan, it’s a little bit difficult to actually visit…”? Don’t worry! Our tour in virtual reality will definitely make you feel closer to Japan and the Japanese VR community!
In the first half of the tour, we have prepared a special opportunity for you to immerse yourself in Japanese traditional culture. Enjoy a new form of Japanese cultural experience using VR technology while viewing a Japanese garden. The second half of the tour will captivate you with a unique show dedicated to moon-viewing. Don't miss out on our distinctive dance performance, which combines Japanese pop music with special VR effects!
VR Japan Tours: Under the Autumn Moonは、洗練されたバーチャル空間において、フレンドリーなガイドや素晴らしいパフォーマーと共に日本の文化や芸術を体験できる没入型バーチャルツアーです。「日本に興味はあるけど、実際に訪ねるのはちょっと大変だなぁ…」なんて思っていませんか？ご心配は不要です！バーチャル空間上で行われる我々のツアーに参加すれば、日本と日本のVRコミュニティをより身近に感じられるようになるでしょう！
ツアー前半では、日本の伝統文化に触れる特別な機会をご用意しました。日本庭園を眺めながら、VR技術を使った新しい形の日本文化体験をお楽しみください。ツアー後半は、お月見に特化したユニークなショーで皆様を魅了します。日本のポップミュージックとVRの特殊効果を融合させた独特のダンスパフォーマンスをお見逃しなく！
HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE TOUR IN VRCHAT
You will need a VR ready PC and a compatible headset such as Valve Index, Quest 3 + Link / Quest 2 + Link, Rift/Rift S, Vive/Vive Pro/Vive Pro 2 or Bigscreen Beyond. Download VRChat and create an account ahead of time.
RESERVE A FREE TICKET FOR THE SHOW IN VRCHAT
To reserve a free ticket please fill in this form, and join the VR Japan Tours Discord server to receive notifications about the event. Please also request to join the VR Japan Tours group on VRChat so you can join the right instance of the tour.
DATES FOR THE SHOW
① 1:00 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2023 (GMT) / 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 (EST)
② 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 12, 2023 (GMT) / 8:00 a.m. Sunday, November 12, 2023 (EST)
③ 1:00 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2023 (GMT) / 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023 (EST)
④ 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 (GMT) / 4:00 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023 (EST)
NEW TO VRCHAT?
Phia Bunny’s Beginner’s Guide to VRChat is a great video to watch if you’ve never tried VRChat before or you played the game but got overwhelmed.
CREDITS
Director: LAMBsun
Tour Script Writing and Presentation: Haya Tikaze, Sheena_baobab
Public Relations: Riber Tng
Clerical Work: DangTeteo
Dance Performers: カソウ舞踏団 (kaso butodan), VDA (International VR Dancer Association)
yoikami, E-suke, Kashiya-Ray, Kotoko Yukishiro, koua, Lag:N/A, SeINC, Tarako
*The first two (~ VDA) are the group names and the names of group members thereafter.
World Creation and Design: Awai, kaninabe, Sakuraba Natsu
Shodo system (VR system for cultural experience): enfutu
Video Creation: Oui
Proofreading: Mounthaze
Photographer: MICKEL
Tour Assistant: Kuretan, Sinamoon
Live tour and performance for up to 30 players | Runtime: 90-100 mins | Platform: VRChat | Compatible headsets: Valve Index, Quest 3 + Link, Quest 2 + Link, Rift/Rift S, Vive/Vive Pro/Vive Pro 2 and Bigscreen Beyond
Award Nomination: Best Immersive Experience