Communicating the charms of Tokyo through “virtual sports”

This time, in order to convey the new fun of sports and the charm of Tokyo during the coronavirus pandemic, we are using digital technology to recreate the course used for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Marathon in a VR (virtual reality) space, where you can enjoy sports and sightseeing. will be carried out.

XNUMX. Implementation overview

○ Create a course to be used in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Marathon in VR (virtual reality) space

○ By using an app to project your run or bike ride onto an avatar on the course, we provide an opportunity to enjoy sports in Tokyo (virtual reality space) while connecting with people around the world.

○ Holding a virtual sports tournament in VR (virtual reality) space

○ After the tournament, edit the VR video you created and disseminate information about Tokyo's tourist spots online.

XNUMX. Future schedule

  • Around October Tournament announcement (participant recruitment)/prior experience
  • Virtual sports tournament held around December

*Details will be announced at a later date.
*Click here for image video https://youtu.be/uJRDnPr0QiY

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【contact information】

Olympic and Paralympic Preparation Bureau Sports Promotion Department Business Promotion Division
Phone: XNUMX-XNUMX-XNUMX