Ginza Mitsukoshi lends the guide terminals using smartphones!!
"Tokyo Ubiquitous Technology Project" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has started a new experimental service using free rental smartphones since Wednesday, February 1, 2012. In collaboration with "kokosil(R) Ginza," the information site for the town of Ginza, this service provides the information on the stores, facilities, tourist spots, events in Ginza, etc. in multiple languages(*). Those who are not familiar with Ginza can also enjoy and experience this service including tour guidance, etc. Please try it out. Participation in this experiment is free of charge.
The latest NFC smartphones are lent at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
* This service is available in Chinese (Simplified and traditional characters), English, Japanese, and Korean.
［Lending desk］
- Tourist Information on the East side mezzanine floor of Ginza Mitsukoshi (* This service is also offered for those who live in Japan.)
Date: Wednesday, February 1 – Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 10:00 – 20:00
http://www.mitsukoshi.co.jp/shop?omeNextPageName=/pc/store/jsp/1210/floormap/02.jsp - Ginza Street Guide
Date: Thursday, February 2 – Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time: 10:30 – 17:30 (Closed: Wednesday)For details, please see the following website:
http://www.tokyo-ubinavi.jp/en/tokyo/20120201.html
(Please note that the terminals can be lent only before the closing time of the lending reception and also note the days when the receptions are closed.)
"kokosil Ginza"
http://kokosil.net
【Note】
* Those who want to participate in this experiment need to register at the lending desks, or pre-register yourself through the following website of "Tokyo Ubiquitous Technology Project." T-Engine Forum Secretariat does not handle the registration.
http://www.tokyo-ubinavi.jp/en/tokyo/20120201.html
