Social distance is required to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, but at department stores in Kobe, an event is being held where you can "touch" Santa Claus using AR = augmented reality technology.
This event was held for the first time at the Daimaru Kobe store in Chuo-ku, Kobe, so that they could enjoy a new encounter with Santa Claus at Corona.
QR codes are installed in 17 places inside and outside the store, and when you read them with your smartphone, AR = Augmented Reality Santa Claus appears on the screen.
For each QR code, Santa Claus pushes the cart with the present, or takes a selfie with a smartphone, and the pose is different, and you can also reflect yourself there.
Since it is also installed outside the store, you can enjoy shooting with the illumination of the roadside trees in the background after the department store is closed.
Mr. Kan Hasegawa, a public relations officer, said, "I think that many people are preparing to go home for the year-end and New Year holidays, so I hope you take a picture that makes you laugh a little and send it to your family and friends who are far away and enjoy it. I'm thinking. "
This event is being held at the Daimaru Kobe store until the 25th.