To members of the media

Japan Arts Council
March 15, 2022
The Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM,
extensively redesigned for the Metaverse

New Experiential Content Launched Today in the Metaverse
Featuring Joe Hisaishi, VTubers, and Influencers
Since 2019, the Japan Cultural Expo Secretariat has been developing the Japan Cultural Expo
to promote Japanese culture and art. The project aims to create a better future bycommunicating the diverse and universal appeal of the beauty of Japan, both within thecountry and beyond, and passing it on to future generations.
The Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM was first launched on August 17, 2021,
and subsequently relaunched for the Metaverse on February 24, 2022. The platform has
allowed a wide range of visitors from Japan and abroad, including digital natives and those
who have difficulty visiting sites in person, to explore the Japan Cultural Expo's programs.
Beginning at 4:00 PM (JST) today, three new pieces of content will be released: a special
video combining Joe Hisaishi's concert video with programs from the Japan Cultural Expo;
special videos by VTubers; and Japanese influencers’ reports on both ‘THE HEROES –Chronicles of the Warriors: Japanese Swords x Ukiyo-e from the Museum of Fine Arts,
Boston’ exhibition and the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM.
There will be further content added in future. The Japan Cultural Expo Secretariat hopes thateveryone can experience the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM.

Joe Hisaishi

Manami Nakamoto (Influencer)

Elira Pendora (VTuber)

Pomu Rainpuff (VTuber)

Rosemi Lovelock (VTuber)©️ANYCOLOR, Inc.

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New Content Launched on March 15

1.

Special Video of Joe Hisaishi’s Concert Combining the Japan Cultural Expo’s Programs- Located at: Wood Art Theater, 3F (large screen)
Visitors will be able to view a special video that combines footage from the World DreamOrchestra 2018 concert by Joe Hisaishi, who has composed music for numerous Studio Ghibli
films and commercials, with footage from various projects from the Japan Cultural Expo. Alongwith the music conducted by Joe Hisaishi, the footage of the Japan Cultural Expo’s projects
illustrate the beauty of Japan that will continue to be passed down to future generations.

2.
-Special Videos by VTubers
Located at: Wood Art Theater, 2F-IVTubers Elira Pendora, Pomu Rainpuff, and Rosemi Lovelock from NIJISANJI EN will present
special content at the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM. Videos of their experiences
will also be available on the VTubers' own channels, starting today with Pomu Rainpuff.
The following content will be available from today onwards:
・ ‘Elira Pendora Sings a Japanese Nursery Rhyme!’
・ ‘Pomu Rainpuff Reads Haiku!’・ ‘Rosemi Lovelock Experiences Japanese Calligraphy!’

3.

Influencers’ Reports on ‘THE HEROES – Chronicles of the Warriors: Japanese Swords x Ukiyoe from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston’ exhibition and the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL
PLATFORM- Located at: the landing page of the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM
https://japanculturalexpo.bunka.go.jp/en/vp/
Japanese influencers including Manami Nakamoto will report on their experiences at ‘THE
HEROES – Chronicles of the Warriors: Japanese Swords x Ukiyo-e from the Museum of Fine
Arts, Boston’ exhibition and the Japan Cultural Expo VIRTUAL PLATFORM.

The latest information on the Japan Cultural Expo can be found on the official website
and various social media accounts.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JapanCulturalExpo/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/japanculturalexpo/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/enJPCultureExpo
Official website - https://japanculturalexpo.bunka.go.jp/en/

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Recommended operating systems *・ Windows (PC):Windows 10 or later / GPU / memory (RAM) 8GB / video memory 2GB or above/ latest version of Google Chrome recommended as browser
・ Mac:
10.12 (macOS Sierra), 10.13 (macOS High Sierra), 10.14 (macOS Mojave), orlater / GPU / memory (RAM) 8GB / video memory 2GB or above / latest versionof Google Chrome recommended as browser
・ Smartphone
iPhone (iOS13.4 or later) / Android (9 or later)(Screen display available on landscape mode only)
・ TabletiPad (iPadOS13.4 or later) / Android (9 or later)(Screen display available on landscape mode only)* Please note the following:
Please update your browser to the latest version and access from a stable communication
environment. The programs may not be available to view depending on your security settings.
The app can be downloaded from the URL’s below.
AppStore (iOS):https://apps.apple.com/app/id1609018647
GooglePlay (Android):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Nihonhaku.NihonhakuApp

Contact:
Japan Cultural Expo PR Secretariat
TEL: 080-7092-2070 (Japanese language) E-Mail: press@japanculturalexpo.jp
Hours: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM JST (except weekends and holidays)