Japan’s Yamaha Corporation has developed on-line ‘Video Tour’ and ‘Remote Tour’ programs, both of which let people enjoy sightseeing (in Japan) remotely and safely from their homes. 

Demonstrations of a new ‘Audio Guide/Explanatory Guide’ app, to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection in museums and elsewhere, will be conducted in Japan this month in preparation for the resumption of inbound travel to Japan.

 

Two types of tours are being offered, one for sightseeing from home without going out tagged ‘Video Tour’, offering visits to various locations on video with multi-language subtitles and several interactive functions. 

 

The second, ‘Remote Tour’ allows people to enjoy traveling in Japan through real-time video. Participants can send applause and cheers to the venues visited and/or send tips to them just by tapping buttons on their smartphones while using the app.