News JAL, XR trip experience that stimulates touch and smell.Held this weekend at Takanawa Gateway

　JR East holds "PLAYABLE WEEK 2022" from March 2 to 6 at Takanawa Gateway Station.It will be touched on the town planning around Takanawa Gateway Station, which is promoted as the Shinagawa Development Project (Phase I), and introduces the future town development content co -created with various partners.[See another image about this article] JAL is exhibiting here, "JAL XR Traveler -Aomori Edition-" and "IoT Smart Mirror Nikkei x JAL Aomori".With the concept of "TRY on Trips (Traveling on Travel)", JAL is working on new regional attractiveness using the latest technology.JAL XR Traveler was developed at JAL Innovation Lab, which is working with various companies, and has already introduced content on the popular destination Hawaii.In this Aomori edition, JAL's "JAL Hometown Support Corps" and other JAL regional content, JAL regional content, JR East's contact points (station facilities, etc.), and the company's knowledge and network.It is said that it is aiming to disseminate the attractiveness of the new region and create a new tourism flow in the two companies.The JAL XR Traveler, which was seen this time, is still quite compact, albeit a prototype.According to Tomomi Shimokawa, who was in charge of development, it has been improved so that it can be installed in various places by removing and minimizing the conventional walker.In addition, the housing is equipped with a touch panel display so that the staff does not need to guide the operation and the operation is not required.Although it was canceled due to the influence of the new colon virus, it was initially planned to put it in a store that opened the station building at the same time as the opening of Takanawa Gateway Station.The Aomori edition has three contents that can simulate Aomori trips, and you can enjoy the delicious food experience of Aomori, the art of traditional crafts, art such as art museums and the Nebuta festival, and the port of the port.I chose the magnificent scenery of Aomori, and enjoyed the real landscape that would not be possible unless I went to the place, such as the ships around the port and from Aomori, and the longest wooden bridge in Japan.Occasionally, it is surprising that water drops are sprayed in your hand according to the scene, but the realism is transmitted.Depending on the location, the scent that drifted was also set, and the first airplane was also prepared for the scent of the JAL lounge, and the oil smell of the ship.Another IoT Smart Mirror Nikkei x JAL Aomori edition is a "IoT Smart Mirror" developed by the Nikkei Innovation Lab, and contains JAL and Nikkei content.The IoT Smart Mirror looks like just a mirror from a distance, but it is a digital device that can display various information like a liquid crystal display when looking into it.In a small gap time to prepare in front of the mirror, you can easily check travel information, traffic information, and the latest news by touch operation.At first glance, it's sober, but it's a device that makes you feel the future.In order to experience JAL XR Traveler -Aomori, a fee of 1100 yen is required on the day.Since the number of people each time is small, those who want to participate should go early and secure a numbered ticket.The IoT Smart Mirror Nikkei x JAL Aomori edition can be freely tried at the deck Marche venue outside the ticket gate.Know the new Aomori!"JAL XR TRAVELER -Aomori Edition-" Experience Session: 2022: 2022: 10:30 to 11:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30 to 14:0030 minutes, 14:30 to 15:30, 15:30 to 16:30 ( * 60 minutes each time 2 frames) Venue: JR Takanawa Gateway Station External fee: 1100 yen (up to 4 people per frame) *How to participate only for cash payments: Distributed numbered tickets locally from 9:30 with reservation system on the day

Travel Watch, Shinya Nomura