The " Local Manhole Exhibition " will be held from April 23 (Wed.) to June 24 (Tue.), 2025 at the "47 Prefectures Local Hall" in the Soronoue Shopping Mall, a Metaverse commercial facility operated by Beneric Digital Entertainment, Inc. (Tuesday), April 23 (Wed.) to June 24 (Tue.), 2025! This event will exhibit unique manhole photos from all over Japan in a metaverse space, and visitors will be able to freely view them using their avatars for a new experience.
Colorful "Local Manholes
PR TIMESWell-designed manholes installed throughout Japan are attracting attention as a tourist resource that communicates the charm of the region. Local manholes" depicting famous landmarks, local specialties, and local characters have become popular as collectibles, and the distribution of "manhole cards" has increased the attention to these manholes.
PR TIMESIn recent years, the number of tourists and foreign travelers visiting manholes has been increasing, and manholes are gaining worldwide recognition as a uniquely Japanese culture.
Let's go around the area to see manholes!
In the "Local Manhole Exhibition," submitted manhole photos will be displayed in a special area on the Metaverse. The venue is designed to resemble an asphalt road or a block wall, allowing visitors to experience what it would be like to actually walk through a manhole. Visitors can walk around the exhibition area using their avatars and zoom in on the photos for a closer look.
In addition, local VTubers from each of the 47 prefectures will introduce the attractions of each manhole, and visitors can "Like" the photos they like! " button to vote for your favorite photo.
In addition, the "Local Manhole Exhibition" is accepting photo submissions from the general public. For details and precautions regarding the application, please refer to the official website of the "Soronoue Shopping Mall.
| Application Details | |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | April 7, 2025 (Monday) 23:59 |
| How to apply | Apply using the dedicated form on the official "Sora no Ue Shopping Mall" website. |
| Submission format | Photo data in JPEG format |
| Required information | Title, location, date and time of shooting, display name, and comment (20 characters or less) |
Soronoue Shopping Mall" in virtual space
PR TIMESThe " Sora no Ue Shopping Mall " is a metaverse commercial facility that can be accessed from smartphones, PCs, and tablets without the need for an app. Visitors can enjoy online shopping and events by controlling their avatars, and the following stores are available
- Building 1: Character stores such as "Ghibli-filled Donguri Republic" and "Tomica/Plarail Shop
- Hall 2: Akihabara maid cafes, Jimbocho antiquarian bookstore district, Kanda Curry Grand Prix award-winning restaurants, and Ochanomizu music store district
- Hall 3: "47 Prefectures Gotochi Kan" where local VTubers serve as ambassadors and hold photo exhibitions and a local marché.
- Building 4: Game stores and playrooms
- Building 5: Shops for illustrators and other creators
More than 200 stores currently participate in the event, and there are also a variety of meeting rooms, exhibition halls, and event spaces.
The "Local Manhole Exhibition" is a unique event where visitors can enjoy unique manholes from all over Japan in a metaverse space. You may find your favorite manhole or discover something that will make you want to visit it in person. We invite you to become an avatar and tour the virtual exhibition!
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