Community:Japan Street
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Japan Street is a PC world and Quest world separately created by NEET ENGINEER.
It was published in 2019 and has since grown to be one of the largest hubs for the Japanese VRChat Community to meet.
PC & Quest World
Due to sync issue has been happen previously, instead of cross platform, they choosen to go with separate worlds.
Concept
'Japanese City that looks like it could be exist in real life.'
This world is being developed by collaboration though volunteers with models brought together with the aim of recreating a Japanese cityscape.
Governance
There is one main tier of local government covering Japan Street, at unitary authority level, being Akyo City Council, which meets at Akyo City Hall (under development).
The area governed by the city council is the world of Japan Street, which located inside VRChat.
Current mayor of city is "D.Na / だな" since 2022. Mayor of city be directly elected by community.
Akyo
Akyo is mysterious animal which exist in Japan Street. There are currently over 100 styles of akyo exist and each models has dedicated pedestal next to Station Park by Haihocho Station.
History
| April 2020 | Japan Street born while taken over previous world ID |
| May 2020 | Name of City nominated as "City of Akyo" and Tram start it's service. |
| April 2021 | Bus service start operating. |
| May 2021 | Niito High School open it's door. |
| January 2022 | Port of Akyo open up a port. |
| August 2022 | Official Website got into service. |
| September 2023 | Nevis Memorial Park established. |
| December 2023 | 1,000,000 vistits reached. |
| February 2024 | Shopping Center "Akyon" open it's door. |
Transport
There are several public transport available within city.
- Subway Central Line (Haihocho Station)
- Akyo City Tram
- Narasaka Electric Railway
- Shinkansen (Station not exist)
- River Boat
- Port of Akyo
Akyo City Bus & Tram
- Mt.Niito View Point Line
Operate every 5 minutes.
Famous destination:
> Haihocho Station
> Mt.Niito View Point
> Observatory
> Radio Telescope
- Akyo City Station Primary School Line
Operate every 5 minutes.
Famous destination:
> Tsukudaori Temple
> Bikan District
- Industrial Park Line
Operate every 5 minutes.
Famous destination:
> Museum
> Haiho Church
- Tram (Loop Line)
Operate every 5 minutes both way.
Famous destination:
> Haihocho Station
> Gisu Inari Shrine
> Takachiho Harbor
> Shin Niito Trail Point
Demography
According to official metrics on VRChat website,there are currently 42,000 favourite as of July 2024.
| Year | Visits | Favorites |
|---|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1,000,000 | ? |
| August 2024 | 1,236,500 | 42,000 |
Culture
- Arts
- Education
- Sports
- Media
Landmarks
Events
There are some major and minor events going on thoughout the year. Check their official website and social media to find out more.
Contributions
Japan Street is developing day by day with the contribution of model which made by visitors. Anyone can participate in making models of buildings and more, as long as they follow a few rules.
