Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS

Aww, TYO AIXR, Nihon Chokuhan, Kita City, Taito City, and More: Details Announced for 12 Exhibitor Booths

Details have been announced for the exhibitor booths at Visual EXPO by BRANDED SHORTS, taking place on September 28 (Mon) and 29 (Tue).

The exhibition area will bring together 12 companies, organizations, and local governments, including Aww Inc., a company specializing in virtual humans; TYO AIXR, which explores new forms of visual expression using advanced technologies such as AI and XR; Nihon Chokuhan; Kita City and Taito City, both showcasing initiatives that communicate the unique appeal of their communities; as well as production companies specializing in interview-based and branded films.

Spanning advanced technologies such as AI and XR, regional branding, film production, and storytelling, exhibitors will showcase their latest initiatives, projects, and case studies. Through the booths, visitors can discover and experience new possibilities at the intersection of visual storytelling and business.

Exhibitor Booths

Aww inc.

Aww, a company expanding human potential through virtual humans and AI, will showcase HITO, its interactive AI-powered virtual human.

Visitors will be able to engage in real-time conversations with a virtual human displayed on screen, offering an interactive experience that brings AI-powered communication to life.

emole Inc.

emole develops and operates BUMP, a short-form drama app that has gained strong support among younger audiences, surpassing 4 million downloads and 6.5 billion total views across its official social media channels.

Drawing on its expertise in producing short dramas and creating hit content, the company also provides promotional and marketing solutions using short-form drama for companies and local governments.

KAIDOH’S FILM

KAIDOH’S FILM is a video production brand specializing in interview-based storytelling. To date, the team has interviewed more than 100 people, capturing their thoughts and stories in their own natural words.

Whether communicating the character of a community, a company, or an individual, KAIDOH’S FILM believes that authentic voices are at the heart of compelling storytelling.

At the booth, visitors can take part in a mini-interview and have their thoughts and perspectives captured as a short video. The same approach is also applied to the company’s recruitment and employee-profile productions.

Visual Tourism Award

Celebrating the 15th anniversary of theVisual Tourism Award, the booth will feature a large-scale panel exhibition looking back at award-winning works from previous years.

Visitors can also enjoy complimentary local sweets provided by organizations nominated for this year’s Visual Tourism Award.

Kita City

To promote the appeal of the community through the perspectives and creativity of younger generations, Kita City has collaborated with Visual Voice Inc. on a short film production project as part of its FY2025 O-KISS and U-KISS initiatives.

O-KISS brings together young Kita City employees across existing organizational boundaries to strategically promote the city, while U-KISS appoints students from universities connected to Kita City to work alongside the city in raising awareness of its attractions.

The booth will showcase films created over approximately nine months by university students from institutions that have comprehensive partnership agreements with Kita City, together with young city employees, with Kita City itself serving as the setting for their stories.

Taito City: The City of Leather

Taito City is a community with a century-long tradition of craftsmanship. Among its most iconic industries is leatherwork, supported by the exceptional skills and techniques passed down through generations of artisans.

Against the backdrop of the city’s historic streets, traditional festivals, and rich local culture, a desire to nurture and carry these traditions into the future continues to grow. The booth introduces visitors to the craftsmanship, culture, and enduring appeal of Taito City’s leather industry.

DASH Co., Ltd.

More freedom between advertising and entertainment.

DASH is a production company that brings ideas to life across genres, from branded content to films, dramas, and global productions.

At its booth, DASH will introduce new possibilities for collaboration together with emerging actors and directors produced and represented through the company.

Tsukuriba Editorial Team

With the concept of “Bringing creativity back into our own hands,” Tsukuriba creates spaces where anyone can freely express themselves and participate in creative activities.

The team is planning and producing Story Crossing ArtFes, a closing event for Sotetsu Movil, the movie theater complex at Yokohama Station West Exit, bringing together film, art, ZINEs, music, fashion, and other forms of creative expression.

TBS SPARKLE

TBS SPARKLE is a comprehensive content production company working across a wide range of genres, including drama, film, entertainment, news, and sports.

Building on the creative development and production expertise cultivated through television, the company is also exploring new forms of visual expression through corporate promotional content, short-form dramas, streaming content, and more.

TYO AIXR

XR Magic Orchestra / GAUS is a new VR experience developed from the interactive XR music performance that TYO AIXR presented at DIG SHIBUYA in February this year.

The original experience has been recreated using Gaussian Splatting, with additional XR elements incorporated to transform it into an entirely new VR experience.

Ahead of its appearance at ARTE TOKYO’s Shibuya event on October 10 and 11, the experience will make its premiere at Visual EXPO. Visitors are invited to experience the remarkable high-resolution world of XR firsthand.

Topview Japan

TOPVIEW is an AI creative platform that brings together cutting-edge AI image and video generation models for everyone from individual creators to professional production teams.

AI agents can support the overall filmmaking and drama-production process, while creators retain detailed control at the individual shot level. At the booth, TOPVIEW will demonstrate its latest AI models and production workflows.

Nihon Chokuhan Co., Ltd.

Building on decades of experience as a well-established direct-to-consumer retail brand, Nihon Chokuhan has leveraged its expertise in product development, content creation, membership management, and its extensive customer base to evolve from a general mail-order retailer into a comprehensive service company focused on entertainment, global business, DX, and digital services.

Through initiatives including Web3.0, utility-driven payment solutions, and global IP development, the company is creating new forms of experiential value and bringing ideas and opportunities from local communities to audiences around the world.