47 Prefectures Local Hall Fully Renewed!

Benelic Digital Entertainment Inc. (President: Atsuo Hirose) announced the full renewal of "47 Prefectures Local Hall," Building No. 3 of its metaverse space "Soranoue Shopping Mall."

This renewal involved refreshing the interior and exterior of the hall, as well as adding new content that allows visitors to more intuitively experience the charms of each prefecture. It has been reborn as a virtual tourism and merchandise sales hub that brings together regional information from all over Japan, making it a space where visitors can enjoy and easily discover the charms of various regions.

## Overview of the Renewal

This renewal completely refurbished the signage, interior, and exterior of the hall, updating it to a calmer, more unified space. The floor map was also redesigned to convey the image of each prefecture more clearly. The layout from the 1st to the 4th floor has been reorganized by region, making it easier for visitors to find their desired prefecture.

Each booth features panels introducing local gourmet foods, tourist spots, and unique regional attractions. Along with the scenic views spreading outside the windows, visitors can enjoy an experience as if they are traveling across Japan, all from within the virtual space.

The charms of each prefecture are conveyed more effectively! Local staff of Soranoue greet visitors at the storefront!

Panels introducing local gourmet foods and tourist spots are also available! With the scenery spreading outside the windows, feel like you're touring the whole country!

## Regional Introduction by Local Staff and VTubers

Dedicated local staff avatars from Soranoue Shopping Mall are stationed in each prefecture's booth to welcome visitors. Furthermore, voice-enabled introduction videos by VTubers associated with each prefecture are available for viewing. They provide scenic videos that inspire travel and "local information" that visitors will want to talk about, offering a new kind of virtual tourism experience unique to the metaverse. For example, at the Fukuoka Prefecture booth, local staff introduce tourist spots such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine. Visitors can enjoy learning about the unique characteristics of each region through video, audio, and spatial presentation.

## Fukuoka Prefecture Booth. Local staff introduce tourist spots such as Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine!

## Continuation of Product Sales at Local Shops

"Local Souvenir Shops" offering specialty products and limited-edition goods from each prefecture continue to operate. A wide variety of products, including VTuber goods, local sake, food, and tourist souvenirs, can actually be purchased from within the virtual space. Visitors can explore the hall, find products from regions that interest them, and enjoy shopping directly.

## Future Developments

A new mini-stage has been installed in Building No. 3. In the future, talk events by local VTubers and regional PR events are planned. Visitors can participate in these events in real-time while in the virtual space.

Additionally, a direct elevator to the "Local Pride Talk Show Special Venue" has been newly installed within the hall. This provides smooth access to the event venue after browsing each prefecture's booth. By connecting the booth visit to event participation as a single experience, the aim is to create a space where visitors can more deeply engage with the charm of the regions.

"47 Prefectures Local Hall" aims to continue contributing to regional revitalization as a platform where visitors can virtually experience and purchase regional information from all over Japan.

## About Soranoue Shopping Mall

"Soranoue Shopping Mall" is a metaverse commercial facility that can be accessed from smartphones, PCs, and tablets without an app. Visitors can operate avatars to enjoy online shopping, live events, exhibitions, and more.

Currently, it has expanded to 6 halls, featuring over 250 shops, as well as photo exhibition venues, event venues, conference rooms, and various other facilities.

## About Benelic Digital Entertainment Inc.

Business overview: Planning, production, and sales of products and services utilizing IT technology

Location: KDX Ochanomizu Building 4F, 2-9 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062

URL: https://benelic-de.com/
Soranoue Shopping Mall HP URL: https://soranoue.com/