XR in Japan
VR is moving from headsets to glasses—Meta VR Glasses show us the “next decade.”
XR in Japan 2026.09.28
Sony Marketing and Litopla have signed a collaboration agreement in the corporate LBE business area.
XR in Japan 2026.09.25
Cellid partners with SB C&S to accelerate the domestic commercialization of AR glasses.
XR in Japan 2026.09.18
ViXion to release “MoonWalker” low-light vision support glasses on September 17th
XR in Japan 2026.09.17
Sony announces its first fisheye zoom lens, the ‘FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G’, which can also be used for VR shooting.
XR in Japan 2026.09.10
BiPSEE, a VR digital therapy company, has raised 990 million yen in funding, setting the stage for clinical trials and regulatory approval.
XR in Japan 2026.08.18
jig.jp invests in smart glasses and VTuber businesses; SABERA pre-sales exceed 190 million yen.
XR in Japan 2026.08.17
Lightweight! Bright! Affordable! The new smart glasses “XREAL xbx a01+” offer more than enough performance and are recommended for beginners.
XR in Japan 2026.08.07
What was the undeniable movement regarding AR glasses happening behind the scenes of the World Cup? [Podcast Mogu Radio Summary]
XR in Japan 2026.08.04
Kobe University publishes guidelines for privacy measures in smart glasses as a policy recommendation.
XR in Japan 2026.08.04
LBEC, a consortium for the LBE market using XR, has been launched, aiming to accelerate the deployment of location-based VR in Japan. [Press Conference Report]
XR in Japan 2026.08.04
An interview with Wang Will, a key figure in the smart glasses sector: What’s the next move for Realities Even, which raised $150 million?
XR in Japan 2026.07.24
19-year-old creator and director Nakadario’s film has been selected for the Venice International Film Festival’s XR section, “Venice Immersive.”
XR in Japan 2026.07.22
Location scouting 3D, online version released with property catalog and 3D measurement capabilities.
XR in Japan 2026.07.22
What is the true value of smart glasses? Even Realities CEO speaks to the Japanese community about their philosophy [Even Day Japan 2026 Report]
XR in Japan 2026.07.22
[Breaking News] Avatar calling service “POPOPO” to shut down.
XR in Japan 2026.07.15
The VR headset “MeganeX 8K Mark II” will undergo a price revision, increasing by 30,000 yen from July 17th.
XR in Japan 2026.07.13
Sony’s current focus is on “creating experiential value” : A report on the location entertainment exhibit at “Creative Solution Showcase 2026”.
XR in Japan 2026.07.13
Rokid Smart AI Glasses to go on general sale. Details of the underlying AI-native OS “YodaOS” also revealed. [Interview Report]
XR in Japan 2026.07.10
