# Virtual Hokkaido

> Virtual Hokkaido (iPhone/iPad app by TIMELOOPER INC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-hokkaido/id1659478458 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TIMELOOPER INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198864036)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 442 MB
- Languages: English, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2023-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-hokkaido/id1659478458/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Hokkaido?

"[Metaverse Mode]
It is a mode where you can enjoy a simulated tour experience in a virtual space full of natural beauty of Hokkaido while communicating with others such as friends, family, and app users. Anyone with smart devices such as smartphones and tablets can easily experience the metabus.

[AR Mode]
  It is a mode where you can experience the nature and culture of Hokkaido alone. You can have an effective experience to plan a trip to Hokkaido, such as pre-studying the tourist attractions you are curious about or listing the places you want to visit in a comfortable space in your room or on the way out.

[How to use]
It is very easy to use.
Select the project you want to experience and scan the plane such as the floor.
Virtual map or metaverse space will appear in the scanned area, so tap the pin you are curious about and experience the attractive contents of Hokkaido."


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9 — 2024-07-16

Splash Screen changed

### 1.8 — 2023-11-15

Language select screen modified.
Minor bug fixes.

### 1.7 — 2023-11-10

Intro videos changed. 
The bug in the Select language screen is fixed.
Also Intro video added at the Xverse mode.

### 1.6 — 2023-10-13

UI improvement and bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2023-08-11

What's New?

1- Connect with your friends privately in the metaverse:
     - Create exclusive private sessions for your friends and family to explore new experiences.
     - Share project links with your friends to join private sessions in Xploreverse mode.
     - Easily invite others by copying and pasting the project link to the "Join Private Session" page for real-time project discussions.

2- Personalize your avatar and username in the metaverse environment:
     - Customize your username and avatar from the settings within any project's Xploreverse mode at any time.
     - Enjoy an improved user interface in Xploreverse mode.

3- Accessible projects in the metaverse:
     - Enjoy closed captions in Xploreverse mode for a more inclusive experience.

4- On-site location tracking for AR experiences:
     - Now, you can enhance your on-site experience by tracking your avatar on the AR map, allowing you to identify the historical places you visit in real-time.

5- Multi-language support:
     - French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese languages are now supported.



What have we improved?

1- Map texture enhancements:
    - Fixed the Map Texture issue that arose due to a Google Map version update, ensuring a smoother and more visually appealing experience for all users.

2-Avatar mimics and gestures:
   - Face recognition accurately captures your gestures and mimics in Xploreverse mode for iOS devices.

3- Content-related fixes:
   - Proper functioning of quizzes in both AR and Xploreverse mode for all projects.
   - Optimized video and image locations in AR mode.
   - Improved content synchronization for a seamless multi-user experience.

4- Voice issues:
   - Media voices are now audible when opening projects in AR mode immediately after Xploreverse mode.
   - Resolved echo issue in Xploreverse mode for certain devices.

5- Project search:
   - Optimized search functionality and resolved bugs.

6- Memory usage optimization:
   - Hand tracking function in Xploreverse mode has been removed to optimize memory usage on mobile devices.

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