A DUTCHMAN IN VIRTUAL JAPAN
Bridging Worlds, One Photo at a Time
Within the vibrant and diverse cultural landscape of the immersive platform VRChat, the Japanese scene stands out as particularly rich – a virtual home to world creators, musicians, dancers, language teachers, cultural ambassadors, and so much more! Yet, even in this borderless virtual realm, language often presents a significant hurdle. This didn't deter Kaerun, a Dutch virtual photographer and enthusiast of Japanese culture. Through years of dedication and his virtual lens, he has become deeply integrated into the Japanese VRChat community, forging friendships with the creators and artists he admires. Join us as we follow Kaerun's journey through Virtual Japan, from lively events to intimate gatherings.
VRChatという没入型プラットフォームの中でも、特に日本のシーンは豊かで多様性にあふれており、そこは、人々が集う仮想拠点となっています。ワールドクリエイター、音楽家、ダンサー、語学教師、文化の伝え手、本当に様々です！
しかし、国境のないこの仮想空間においてさえ、「言葉の壁」は大きな障害となりがちです。
それでもなお、日本文化をこよなく愛するオランダ出身のバーチャルフォトグラファー・Kaerunは、その壁に屈しませんでした。長年にわたる情熱とバーチャルのレンズを通して、彼は日本のVRChatコミュニティと深く関わり、敬愛するクリエイターやアーティストたちと友情を築き上げてきました。
活気あふれるイベントから、心温まる集いまで、Kaerunとともに、バーチャル日本を巡る旅へ出かけましょう。
FILM SCREENING IN LONDON
Join us in London to celebrate a decade of Raindance Immersive! The film will be screened at our annual Raindance Immersive Summit on Friday, June 20th at VUE Piccadilly. Entry is free for festival pass holders.
FILM SCREENING IN VRCHAT
Join us for the virtual film screening followed by a live Q&A with the Director in VRChat. Tickets are limited due to high demand and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations will open on 2nd June, 2025.
Join us in VRChat across different time zones:
Europe: Saturday, 14th June, 5pm-6pm BST (UK) / 6pm-7pm CET / 6pm-8pm EET
North America: Saturday, 14th June, 12pm-1pm ET / 11am-12pm CT / 10am-11am MT / 9am-10am PT
You'll need a VR-ready PC and one of the following compatible headsets: Valve Index, Meta Quest 3 / 3s / 2 / Pro + Link, HTC Vive, or Bigscreen Beyond.
Get Ready: Once you've secured your ticket, please download VRChat and create your account well in advance. To enter the event in VRChat, be sure to follow the specific joining instructions detailed on the registration page.
CREDITS
Director, Cinematographer and Editor: Madame Kana
Additional shots: Kaerun, Hilda Mist and MrKus
Translators: YunaChannel and Riku
Cast: Amoka, Cinematic Neon Club, EMN Records, Haya Tikaze, Japanichijou, Kaerun, Sheena Baobab, Spot Light Talks, VR Japan Tours and Yoikami
Documentary short filmed in VRChat | Runtime: 30 mins | Screenings in London and in VRChat
Award Nomination: Best Short Film of VR