Tokyo –September 3, 2019 – Toppan Printing (Toppan) (TSE:7911), a global leader in communication, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, will be participating in the IFA NEXT showcase at IFA 2019 (https://www.ifa-berlin.com), the world's leading trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, held at Messe Berlin in Germany from September 6 to 11.  Toppan will present virtual reality (VR) solutions including high-definition reconstruction of historical sites and remote interactive teaching of traditional Japanese dance.

With 5G communication being introduced in locations around the world and widespread use anticipated in the future, Toppan will demonstrate how it can be combined with VR to enable immersive experiences of Japanese traditional culture to people in distant locations.

One example is a system combining high-definition VR with a three-screen display that surrounds viewers to put them right in the middle of virtual reconstructions of famous historical sites in Japan. Such a system can allow viewers in distant locations to enjoy virtual tours of Japanese castles, temples, and more, with a level of detail and sense of realism that faithfully simulate the experience of being at the location itself.