VketReal 2026 Summer ran July 25-26 at Bellesalle Akihabara, drawing positive reviews from the HIKKY CEO for reduced crowding and smooth shopping, with a record 29 stores in the Akihabara walking event.
VketReal 2026 Summer, held July 25-26 at Bellesalle Akihabara, marked a clear step forward for the offline VRChat gathering. After last year's heat and crowding drew criticism, the event introduced a numbered ticket system with fast passes and timed entry, plus wider booth spacing. HIKKY CEO Yasushi Funahashi gave the event a score above 80 out of 100, saying the goal was balancing comfort with lively communication. He heard from about 100 attendees that shopping was easy and smooth.
The event also added cross-reality features. A real-time message board linked VRChat and the venue, and first-time exhibitors included NuNuPC and Ichikara. The revamped avatar check registration eased one of last year's main pain points.
Beyond the venue, the Akihabara walking event expanded to a record 29 participating stores and projects, roughly double the previous event. The collaboration, called Town-wide JOIN Operation!, includes restaurants, karaoke, body care, live houses, and shisha bars offering limited menus, novelties, and benefits, plus a stamp rally. The growth shows VketReal extending its real-world footprint beyond the virtual venue into a town-wide experience.
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HIKKY announced VketReal 2026 Winter for December 19-20, 2026, and opened corporate exhibitor recruitment to companies and local governments. The previous edition drew over 50,000 visitors in two days, about 70 percent in their teens and twenties, and roughly 10,000 people visited nearby stores running collaboration programs. HIKKY recommends companies consult during September.
HIKKY CEO Yasushi Funahashi gave VketReal 2026 Summer a score above 80 out of 100, citing successful efforts to ease entry lines and in-venue congestion. The event, held July 25-26 at Bellesalle Akihabara, used web ticketing with fast passes and timed entry, plus wider booth spacing. Funahashi said the goal was balancing comfort with lively communication, and he heard from about 100 attendees that shopping was easy and smooth.
VketReal 2026 Summer, held July 25-26 at Bellesalle Akihabara, introduced a numbered ticket system and revamped avatar check registration, easing last year's crowding complaints. New features included a real-time message board linking VRChat and the venue, plus first-time exhibitors like NuNuPC and Ichikara.
HIKKY announced the VketReal 2026 Summer Akihabara walking event, featuring a record 29 participating stores and projects, roughly double the previous event. The collaboration, called Town-wide JOIN Operation!, includes restaurants, karaoke, body care, live houses, and shisha bars offering limited menus, novelties, and benefits. A stamp rally is also planned.