Yahoo! Japan and Gree just (after the market close) announced [J] that they have made a deal of “comprehensive business ties”. They are to discuss on co-development of social games, as well as establishment of company to promote it. They are also talking to set up an joint-investment company for digital video contents, and an… Continue reading Yahoo! Japan Makes Comprehensive Business Ties With Gree
Month: November 2012
Hello Kitty Guides Travelers In New App By Japan Tourist Agency
The Japan Tourism Agency [J] and NEC BIGLOBE Inc. [J] have released the iOS application “Visit Japan with HELLO KITTY,” an iOS application where Sanrio’s Hello Kitty acts as a tour guide for foreign tourists in Japan. “Visit Japan with HELLO KITTY” is the Japan Tourism Agency’s app for lovers of Japan from other countries… Continue reading Hello Kitty Guides Travelers In New App By Japan Tourist Agency
mixi Opens “Petite Jete” Monthly Clothing Delivery Service
Mixi Inc. [J] has opened the fashion EC site Petite jete [J] targeted towards working women in their 20s. “Petite jete” is the second stage of a new business continuing from the Android app distribution service DeployGate, [J] and from August 21st a teaser site has been opened. [J] It’s a service which delivers clothing… Continue reading mixi Opens “Petite Jete” Monthly Clothing Delivery Service
Face Recognition App Transforms You Into Toyama Curry Mascot
klotho.net [J] has released the iOS version of “＼侵略！／ (\Shinryaku/ [Raid]) Curry Chan Camera,” an AR (augmented reality) application for smartphone that allows you to transform into the Toyama Curry Fest [J] mascot character “Toyama Curry Chan” using face recognition. Download is free. “Toyama Curry Chan” is the mascot character who offers curry in Toyama… Continue reading Face Recognition App Transforms You Into Toyama Curry Mascot
Experimental Test Of AR Navigation System At Omiya Station
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. [J] has begun a navigation system that offers various information such as facilities, route guides, or events, to visitors at public spaces such as train stations or museums, using printed material such as pamphlets. Using this system, they underwent experimental testing at the JR Omiya station premises from October 1st… Continue reading Experimental Test Of AR Navigation System At Omiya Station