VketReal 2026 Summer Akihabara Walking Event Doubles Participating Stores to 29
The expansion to 29 stores, double the prior event, signals that VketReal is growing its real-world footprint beyond the virtual venue into a town-wide experience.
Reporting from 1 source: PANORA.
HIKKY announced the VketReal 2026 Summer Akihabara walking event, featuring a record 29 participating stores and projects, roughly double the previous event. The collaboration, called Town-wide JOIN Operation!, includes restaurants, karaoke, body care, live houses, and shisha bars offering limited menus, novelties, and benefits. A stamp rally is also planned.
HIKKY, the organizer of the Virtual Market metaverse event, will run VketReal 2026 Summer in Akihabara from July 24 to July 27. The walking collaboration, called Town-wide JOIN Operation!, has grown to 29 participating stores and projects, roughly double the previous event. Participating venues now span restaurants, karaoke, body care, live houses, and shisha bars, each offering limited collaboration menus, original novelties, and store-specific benefits. A stamp rally-style event is also planned, with details to follow on the official website and X account.
Among the announced participants, HUB will host a collaboration café at three Akihabara locations, including the newly added 82AKIBA TOLIM, with themed drinks and random original coasters. HERO'S Steakhouse Akihabara will sell a 600g steak combo set with a random original sticker. The event aims to extend the VketReal experience throughout the Akihabara town, bridging virtual and real spaces.
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