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HELLO! TOKYO FRIENDS, an interactive portal for enjoying tourism in a large-scale virtual Tokyo Metaverse world on Roblox and in real life Tokyo, launches on February 15, 2024

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TOKYO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau have launched an interactive portal titled "HELLO! TOKYO FRIENDS" that utilizes the Metaverse (a virtual space built on the Internet) and augmented reality (AR) technology. This portal aims to promote Tokyo's appeal as a tourist destination both in Japan and internationally, and to further increase the number of Tokyo enthusiasts.

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  • Interactive portal for enjoying tourism in a virtual Tokyo Metaverse and in real life, launches February 15th.
  • TOKYO FRIENDS" will be launched on February 15, 2024 to expand the circle of friends while enjoying sightseeing through games and AR photography in the Metaverse and the real city of Tokyo.
  • Web App, which allows users to enjoy real sightseeing in Tokyo, will enable them to enjoy the "sightseeing city of TOKYO".
  • Available alongside the launch, this app connects the virtual world of Roblox with the real streets of Tokyo.

DOUG CHIANG OF LUCASFILM NAMED 2023 CCS COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

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Detroit, Michigan, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 11, the College for Creative Studies is pleased to welcome Vice President & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm, Doug Chiang, as the Honorary Degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2023.

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  • Detroit, Michigan, May 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, May 11, the College for Creative Studies is pleased to welcome Vice President & Executive Creative Director of Lucasfilm, Doug Chiang, as the Honorary Degree recipient and commencement speaker for the graduating class of 2023.
  • Doug Chiang, Academy Award-winning artist, author and production designer, oversees designs for the Star Wars franchise, including films, theme parks, games and new media.
  • Currently, Chiang also serves as Production Designer for the Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ahsoka and Skeleton Crew.
  • “As a big fan of The Mandalorian series, I am thrilled to welcome Doug back to the CCS campus as our 2023 commencement speaker.