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Strap in for the ride of your life. Experience the glitz and glam of Tokyo in virtual reality (without the bulky headset) with this 8K:VR ride at South by Southwest 2017 (SXSW) festival.

A union of Japanese companies including NHK Enterprises and NHK Media Technology brought this 8K VR motion amusement ride to the event. According to the official site, the ride uses 8K visuals, a dome-shaped wide screen, a motion-based ride, and 5.1ch surround sound to provide audience with a VR experience free from the hassle of head mounted displays. This ride takes you to the different sights and sounds of Tokyo time-travelling all the way to 2020.

Photo by Nobuyuki Hayashi. Licensed under Creative Commons (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)

Tags: technology, Tokyo, 8K:VR ride, South by Southwest 2017, SXSW 2017, NHK Enterprises, NHK Media Technology, virtual reality