Designium Inc. and Kansai Innovation Center , in collaboration with Tamurakoma Co., Ltd., utilizing WebAR technology with the aim of promoting the charm of Osaka and drumming up the Expo 2025 Osaka.

Under the concept of the Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai “People’s Living Lab — A laboratory for a future society”, we aim to utilize cutting-edge technology to promote Osaka’s charm and drum up excitement for the Expo. To achieve this, we have released an AR content featuring “Billiken,” a beloved symbol of Osaka among locals and tourists, called “BILLIKEN DIVERSITY.”

♦ AR Experiences ♦

①「BILLIKEN EMOTIONS」

Experience AR content on-site. Scan the Billiken statue, and its expression will randomly change to reveal your fortune for the day. Moreover, switch to the selfie camera, and your face will turn into Billiken…?! Enjoy this new AR photo taking experience.

②「BILLIKEN PARADE」

Whether you’re at home or out and about in the city, you can enjoy the AR content featuring Billiken. Just tap the screen with your smartphone and colorful Billiken characters will appear. They will march forward in a procession accompanied by cheerful music. Feel the presence of Billiken right at your fingertips!

♦ Click to Experience ♦

＊It is recommended to use a mobile device to experience

https://www.billiken.jp/billikendiversity-app/

♦ Related Reading ♦

https://www.designium.jp/post/billiken-en