Perfume Performs 3D Dance with IOWN Technology

Apr 03, 2025 | News On Japan

OSAKA - Perfume delivered a dazzling dance performance at the NTT Pavilion, showcased in a groundbreaking 3D live experience at the Expo site.

The actual performance took place in Suita City’s Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, with its three-dimensional data transmitted in real time to Yumeshima, the location of the Expo. This marked the world's first 3D spatial live performance, made possible by the next-generation communication technology known as IOWN, which is being developed for use beyond 2030. Visitors were also able to interact with AI-generated avatars of themselves, offering a glimpse into future digital experiences.

Source: Television OSAKA NEWS

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