VRC-JP Beginner Plaza Reaches 1 Million Visitors! A Supportive Community Passes the Baton to the Next Generation
V Co., Ltd. announced that 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza,' a guidance world for Japanese users within VRChat, has surpassed 1 million cumulative visitors. Since its opening on June 18, 2024, it has served as a welcoming space for VRChat beginners and a hub for ongoing interaction, with user surveys highlighting its value for information gathering, making friends, and providing a sense of belonging.
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V Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Kota Fujiwara; hereinafter 'V'), which plans, develops, and operates social infrastructure in virtual spaces, announced that 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' (commonly known as 'J-Plaza'), a guidance world for Japanese users within the social platform 'VRChat' operated by the company, surpassed 1 million cumulative visitors on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Since its opening on June 18, 2024, 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' has been utilized by many users as a safe place for those starting VRChat to take their first step. V will continue to work on creating a supportive and kind community through this world.
■ Usage Beyond VRChat Beginners
VRChat is a social platform with numerous accesses from all over the world, enabling cross-border interaction. Precisely because of this, anxieties unique to beginners can arise, such as feeling nervous when Japanese is not understood, or not knowing where to go as a first step.
'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza,' operated by V, is an introductory support world where Japanese-speaking VRChat beginners can learn basic operations, avatars, event information, and start interacting with peace of mind.
In this world, users can learn various VRChat operations in Japanese, interact with other users, and discover how to enjoy VRChat. Equipped with a tutorial area, world introductions, avatar try-on, and an event hall, it has become established as a 'first place' where newcomers can take their first step with confidence, and where many users regularly engage in interaction and guidance.
Coinciding with the achievement of 1 million cumulative visitors, we are pleased to present the results of a user survey conducted in December 2025.
According to the survey, approximately 70% of respondents had been using the service for more than one year. While recognized as a place for beginners, the retention of continuous users indicates that VRC-JP Beginner Plaza is accepted not as a temporary guide, but as a place for continuous use.
Furthermore, the most common primary purpose for using 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' was 'information gathering regarding operations, avatars, and events,' at approximately 72%. This was followed by 'making friends and interacting' at approximately 58%, 'chatting and as a place to belong' at approximately 49%, and 'receiving/giving beginner guidance' at approximately 28%.
These results suggest that VRC-JP Beginner Plaza functions not only as a place to access information but also as a place where users connect, leading to natural interaction and guidance.
■ Three Values of 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' Revealed by the Survey
The survey revealed three values of 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza.'
The first is the enrichment of the avatar try-on experience. Approximately 40% of respondents commented, 'Popular avatars are gathered and easy to see,' 'Can compare while trying them on,' and 'Can enjoy it like window shopping.' This shows that the ease of choosing avatars is a major trigger for use, serving as an entry point for self-expression in VRChat.
The second is the comfortable atmosphere and good security. Approximately 25% of respondents gave evaluations such as 'calm,' 'few griefers,' and 'easy to bring beginners.' This suggests that it is recognized as a place that is easy for first-time visitors to enter and convenient for those providing guidance.
The third is its role in supporting retention in VRChat. Approximately 15% of respondents shared specific episodes such as 'I was helped here when I was about to quit VRChat' and 'I made my first friends here.'
VRC-JP Beginner Plaza is believed to play a role not only in providing information but also in encouraging continuous use through human connections.
■ Towards Lightweighting, Improved Navigation, and Enhanced Guidance Culture Support
Regarding future improvement requests, approximately 20% of responses concerned lightweighting, such as 'high load on Quest standalone and smartphone environments.' Approximately 12% concerned information navigation and UI/UX, such as 'want arrangement to be organized' and 'want to reach target information faster.' Approximately 10% concerned strengthening the guidance culture, such as 'feel safe when guides are clearly present' and 'wish there were more opportunities for beginner guidance.'
VRC-JP Beginner Plaza serves as an entry point for those new to VRChat, and also as a hub for information gathering, interaction, and guidance for continuous users.
What has become clear through the milestone of 1 million cumulative visitors is...
Since its opening on June 18, 2024, 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' has been utilized by many users as a safe place for those starting VRChat to take their first step. V will continue to work on creating a supportive and kind community through this world.
■ Usage Beyond VRChat Beginners
VRChat is a social platform with numerous accesses from all over the world, enabling cross-border interaction. Precisely because of this, anxieties unique to beginners can arise, such as feeling nervous when Japanese is not understood, or not knowing where to go as a first step.
'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza,' operated by V, is an introductory support world where Japanese-speaking VRChat beginners can learn basic operations, avatars, event information, and start interacting with peace of mind.
In this world, users can learn various VRChat operations in Japanese, interact with other users, and discover how to enjoy VRChat. Equipped with a tutorial area, world introductions, avatar try-on, and an event hall, it has become established as a 'first place' where newcomers can take their first step with confidence, and where many users regularly engage in interaction and guidance.
Coinciding with the achievement of 1 million cumulative visitors, we are pleased to present the results of a user survey conducted in December 2025.
According to the survey, approximately 70% of respondents had been using the service for more than one year. While recognized as a place for beginners, the retention of continuous users indicates that VRC-JP Beginner Plaza is accepted not as a temporary guide, but as a place for continuous use.
Furthermore, the most common primary purpose for using 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' was 'information gathering regarding operations, avatars, and events,' at approximately 72%. This was followed by 'making friends and interacting' at approximately 58%, 'chatting and as a place to belong' at approximately 49%, and 'receiving/giving beginner guidance' at approximately 28%.
These results suggest that VRC-JP Beginner Plaza functions not only as a place to access information but also as a place where users connect, leading to natural interaction and guidance.
■ Three Values of 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza' Revealed by the Survey
The survey revealed three values of 'VRC-JP Beginner Plaza.'
The first is the enrichment of the avatar try-on experience. Approximately 40% of respondents commented, 'Popular avatars are gathered and easy to see,' 'Can compare while trying them on,' and 'Can enjoy it like window shopping.' This shows that the ease of choosing avatars is a major trigger for use, serving as an entry point for self-expression in VRChat.
The second is the comfortable atmosphere and good security. Approximately 25% of respondents gave evaluations such as 'calm,' 'few griefers,' and 'easy to bring beginners.' This suggests that it is recognized as a place that is easy for first-time visitors to enter and convenient for those providing guidance.
The third is its role in supporting retention in VRChat. Approximately 15% of respondents shared specific episodes such as 'I was helped here when I was about to quit VRChat' and 'I made my first friends here.'
VRC-JP Beginner Plaza is believed to play a role not only in providing information but also in encouraging continuous use through human connections.
■ Towards Lightweighting, Improved Navigation, and Enhanced Guidance Culture Support
Regarding future improvement requests, approximately 20% of responses concerned lightweighting, such as 'high load on Quest standalone and smartphone environments.' Approximately 12% concerned information navigation and UI/UX, such as 'want arrangement to be organized' and 'want to reach target information faster.' Approximately 10% concerned strengthening the guidance culture, such as 'feel safe when guides are clearly present' and 'wish there were more opportunities for beginner guidance.'
VRC-JP Beginner Plaza serves as an entry point for those new to VRChat, and also as a hub for information gathering, interaction, and guidance for continuous users.
What has become clear through the milestone of 1 million cumulative visitors is...