Jo-Terrace Osaka shopping complex introduced a virtual reality ninja to the media, on May 29, 2019 (image credits: Kyodo via mainichi)

Experiencing a virtual reality ninja in Osaka shopping complex

On Wednesday, Jo-Terrace Osaka shopping complex announced its new attractions to the media. One of the most attractive game introduced was a virtual reality ninja where visitors could experience of becoming a ninja - secret agent in feudal Japan. The VR ninja formally opened for public on Thursday. 

Before playing the game, participants have to wear a ninja custom and use VR goggles. The game’s mission is protecting the castle from demons. 

Tourists who cannot speak or understand Japanese do not have to worry because  the attraction provides the English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean Language. 

Six new ramen noodle restaurant inside the complex are ready to fulfil customer’s hunger after playing the VR Ninja. People can taste the delicious Japanese wagyu beef and drink sake. 

An increasing number of local and foreign tourists visit the major historical sites is one of the reasons for Jo-Terrace Osaka shopping complex’s operator to expand the complex. 

The president of Digisurf Inc. as well as the operator of the new attractions, Yoshinobu Takahashi said that he wants the Japanese and people from outside Japan can feel the enchantment of Japanese culture by the ninja experience and traditional culinary.

The company expects 300.00 visitors will visit the shopping complex every year.

Source: https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20190530/p2g/00m/0et/014000c