I write the articles in two English sites now.
ASIAJIN
ASIAJIN is group-edited tech blog about web industry news from Japan and Asia. I write a report articles mainly.
metaverse.jp
metaverse.jp is English site to introduce information of Japanese virtual world users into. I'm writing the articles of japanese virtual world event.
The articles on these sites might overlap occasionally.But, hereafter, please check these sites with here.
And, I'm writing most articles on news blog "THE SECOND TIMES [J]" of the virtual world, social game, AR and virtual economics. Please check it, too!
11.09.2010
Japanese new Second Life news site "URIKO.in"
"3D virtual world doesn't become popular in Japan. " "The Japanese uses only the mobile service", overseas people said in this way much more for some time. In addition, Japanese Medea reports that "Second Life is not good and no use" (still). Are not there the Second Life users in Japan? No! There are heavy users of Second Life also in Japan.
"URIKO.in" is new media that send Second Life user's activity information. Especially, information on the art are abundant. The site is written only in Japanese, but there are a lot of beautiful screen shots.
Please check "URIKO.in" if you are interested in the Japanese Second Life news site.
11.08.2010
Idol event in AmebaPigg gathers 1,5000 users
Idol unit "TeamPigg MINT" held a gig in Japanese virtual world "Ameba Pigg [J]" on November 3.
TeamPigg MINT is a unit selected from a member of popular idol group "AKB48 [J]". They carry out long-term promotion in AmebaPigg than before.
These are virtual goods that reproduced their stage costumes.
These are parts of gig appearance.
Of course, "real" TeamPigg MINT's members operated the TeamPigg MINT's avatars.
"Real" TeamPigg MINT
Ameba Pigg's events are very popular, and 15,000 users gathered in this event.Ameba Pigg's Dev. Cyber Agent sold the tickets of this event on a limited sales for 150 yen. And they were sold out!
As for the event of Ameba Pigg, a lot of halls(server) are installed usually. (Even if the users log in to which hall, they can watch a guest avatar at the same time) But, this is the first time that more than 10,000 users gathered for the same event at the same time. Perhaps, it might be the first time in the Japanese virtual world business history, too.
For your information, please read these articles.(Sorry! written in Japanese only.)
【レポート】アメーバピグにて「AKB48チームピグMINT」のライブを開催 約1万5000人が参加
http://www.secondtimes.net/news/japan/20101105_mint.html (I wrote this!)
アメーバピグ限定ライブ大盛況!
http://ameblo.jp/cair/entry-10696823299.html (Cyber Agent's press blog)
TV commercial of this event
TeamPigg MINT is a unit selected from a member of popular idol group "AKB48 [J]". They carry out long-term promotion in AmebaPigg than before.
These are virtual goods that reproduced their stage costumes.
These are parts of gig appearance.
Of course, "real" TeamPigg MINT's members operated the TeamPigg MINT's avatars.
"Real" TeamPigg MINT
Ameba Pigg's events are very popular, and 15,000 users gathered in this event.Ameba Pigg's Dev. Cyber Agent sold the tickets of this event on a limited sales for 150 yen. And they were sold out!
As for the event of Ameba Pigg, a lot of halls(server) are installed usually. (Even if the users log in to which hall, they can watch a guest avatar at the same time) But, this is the first time that more than 10,000 users gathered for the same event at the same time. Perhaps, it might be the first time in the Japanese virtual world business history, too.
For your information, please read these articles.(Sorry! written in Japanese only.)
【レポート】アメーバピグにて「AKB48チームピグMINT」のライブを開催 約1万5000人が参加
http://www.secondtimes.net/news/japan/20101105_mint.html (I wrote this!)
アメーバピグ限定ライブ大盛況!
http://ameblo.jp/cair/entry-10696823299.html (Cyber Agent's press blog)
TV commercial of this event
11.02.2010
Handbook of Hostess Club Social Game
I began to write articles at ASIAJN. I uploaded a new article today.
This article is a continuance of ASIAJIN's article.
Japanese hostess Club Social Game “Koi-Shite-Kyaba-jyo(恋してキャバ嬢)” publishes handbook. They are sold only in Seven-Eleven of the convenience store.
Main contents of this book introduce a game tutorial, ntroduction of characters & virtual goods.
And virtual goods code is attached as an appendix.
You can get virtual goods automatically if you scan this QR cord with a Japanese mobile telephone.
This article is a continuance of ASIAJIN's article.
Japanese hostess Club Social Game “Koi-Shite-Kyaba-jyo(恋してキャバ嬢)” publishes handbook. They are sold only in Seven-Eleven of the convenience store.
Main contents of this book introduce a game tutorial, ntroduction of characters & virtual goods.
And virtual goods code is attached as an appendix.
You can get virtual goods automatically if you scan this QR cord with a Japanese mobile telephone.
10.30.2010
American singer Ne-Yo helds a fan meeting event in Japanese virtual world AmebaPigg!
It was a very important event for the Japanese virtual world business! American singer Ne-Yo held a fan meeting event in Japanese virtual world "AmebaPigg" on October 28th (Japan time). It was the first time that an overseas artist logged in to the Japanese virtual world!
You can see Real Ne-Yo operating his avatar on Ustream.
These are screenshot of InWorld of the event day.
Event area
More than 800 users were able to enter the event area.
Virtual goods "Ne-Yo's hat"
Interpreter's avatar
Welcome Ne-Yo!!
Ne-Yo is known as a Japanophile. Especially, he likes Japanese Manga, Anime and fashion. He said that "I like DORAGON BALL. VEGETA IS KING!!".
This event was a very short. But, it was a very important. Usually, Japanese virtual world does not invite overseas artist. Because there is the language barrier. But, AmebaPigg's Dev. CyberAgent got over it.
I wish that a lot of overseas artists visit AmebaPigg from now on. And I wish that a lot of Japanese artists visit AmebaPico(AmebaPigg English Ver.), too.
There is no border in the virtual world.
You can see Real Ne-Yo operating his avatar on Ustream.
These are screenshot of InWorld of the event day.
Event area
More than 800 users were able to enter the event area.
Virtual goods "Ne-Yo's hat"
Interpreter's avatar
Welcome Ne-Yo!!
Ne-Yo is known as a Japanophile. Especially, he likes Japanese Manga, Anime and fashion. He said that "I like DORAGON BALL. VEGETA IS KING!!".
This event was a very short. But, it was a very important. Usually, Japanese virtual world does not invite overseas artist. Because there is the language barrier. But, AmebaPigg's Dev. CyberAgent got over it.
I wish that a lot of overseas artists visit AmebaPigg from now on. And I wish that a lot of Japanese artists visit AmebaPico(AmebaPigg English Ver.), too.
There is no border in the virtual world.
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