I participated in the VTuber Akihabara tour "#AkibaVChuur"

Akihabara is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions.
This town is a little unusual and reflects Japanese subculture strongly.
As part of the tourist guide to Akihabara, which is changing with the times, a tour has been introduced in which a "VTuber" will guide you around Akihabara.

This time, we will be taking a guided tour of Akihabara.#AkibaVChuarI participated in the event and would like to share what it was like.

What is the Akihabara guided tour "#AkibaVchua"?

VTubers have become explosively popular in recent years.
This is a general term for streamers and video uploaders who are active in the virtual world.
In the digital world, we interact with viewers by singing, drawing, chatting and playing games.
"#AkibaVChuar" is a service that was launched to use the internet's virtual raison d'être to provide tourist information on the real Akihabara.

"How do residents of the virtual world go sightseeing in Akihabara?"
This service may leave you with a question mark in your head, but I've tried it out to see what it's like, so let me tell you all about it!

#Akiba V-Chuar Overview

#AkibaVChua is another form of "Akiba Deep Travel" from Akiba.TV, which provides tourist information in Akihabara.
Many VTubers will guide you around Akihabara's famous spots on a daily basis.
Along the way, you will be given quizzes and other activities, allowing you to learn about Akihabara's history and attractions while having fun.
In addition, the tour isLocal participation"When"Participate online (reviews are available up to one week after the tour begins)" Double venture!
Will you receive a wonderful gift at the end of the tour?
For more information#Akiba V-Chuar Official Website .

Participate in #AkibaVChuar! Starting from Akihabara Station

This time I participated in the tour on September 24th.
The weather was nice that day, making it the perfect day for sightseeing in Akihabara.
The law is that your daily actions will attract such clear skies.

#AkibaVChuar starts from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station.
There's a mysterious black-faced ninja here...could this be the meeting point for the tour...?

That's right!!

It was a mystery how VTubers move, but now that has been solved.
The VTuber's entire body was displayed on a backpack-type monitor, and a speaker microphone was used to enable two-way communication.
This way you can move between spots without any problems.
It feels like a service that is only possible now, with the advances in network technology.

The tour guide for this #AkibaVChua is "Bashamichi Hagemi"Mr.
At the time of the tour, X (formerly Twitter) had 3.2 followers.
A Taisho-style Cinderella-style Akihabara gourmet Vtuber!
She is a VTuber with the special skill of being able to identify the food served at restaurants in Akihabara in seconds when they are uploaded.

Akihabara tours begin in person and online

#AkibaVChuar will begin right away.
This monitor is so noticeable that passersby turn their heads and take pictures.
Yeah, you're probably wondering what's going on, right?

This #AkibaVChua event will provide explanations of shops and spots in various parts of Akihabara, and you can also learn about the history of Akihabara.
Akihabara is a city with a long history dating back to its fruit and vegetable market, and there is a lot of useful information on the area, from its transformation to how to enjoy it today.
For example, on this day, a pedestrian zone was being implemented, and information related to the pedestrian zone and quiz questions were given.Akihabara" You can get to know the pedestrian zone in depth.

During the quiz on the tour, a hint video is shown by projecting a specific location in Akihabara using an AR app...this also feels like a fusion of the real and the virtual.

Of course, you can also view it from your smartphone.

#Akiba V-Chua Tour Guide - Introducing some of the spots

From here on, I would like to introduce some of the Akihabara spots that we visited in #AkibaVChua.
If you're interested, please come and join #AkibaVChua!

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Moving down Maid Street

AKIBA Cultures Zone

NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO
We were also shown around various other Akihabara spots.
Akihabara Base Camp is a place we frequently visit in Akihabara, but I feel that the route has been created to be enjoyable even for those of us who can safely call ourselves Akihabara residents.
Guides that involve history are a classic, but since you can learn more about the city, you'll want to hear more.

Finally, a social gathering was held at Meirish.

Akihabara... Steins;Gate... Holy land Maylish...


For those on the tour, those on-site will receive a special laminated card from Meirish and special cookies from Minoya Confectionery Factory, handed to them directly by the maids at Meirish.

You will also receive coupons that can be used at Curry Shop Bengal, Akihabara Washington Hotel, NOHGA HOTEL AKIHABARA TOKYO, and NOHGA HOTEL UENO TOKYO.
For further information, please read #Akiba V-Chua official websitePlease take a look.

At Maylish, a short social gathering was held between tour participants and the VTuber guide.
It's a strange feeling to see the patrol monitor sitting firmly in a chair.


Bashamichi acrylic stands will also be available during commemorative photo time!
Everyone seems to be serious Bashamichi fans.

Will this become a new standard for Akihabara tourism?

Advances in technology have made it possible to undertake a variety of VTuber-related initiatives, and now we are finally able to provide guidance.
This tooAkihabara-style content + Akihabara-style tour formatI think it's an interesting attempt.
Currently, this tourScheduled to run until February 2024Has become.
The guide VTuber's schedule will be updated regularly, so if you're interested, be sure to check it out.