Bringing the Chuo University Campus Experience from Hachioji City to the World Through VR
SeiRogai Inc. has launched the “Chuo University VR360 Virtual Tour in Hachioji City” through its immersive platform, Global Virtual Travel (GVT). Developed in collaboration with Chuo University, the project combines cinematic VR360 storytelling with interactive virtual exploration, giving international audiences a more authentic and engaging introduction to university life in Japan.
Released through Global Virtual Travel, SeiRogai’s immersive VR360 platform, the experience enables prospective students, parents, and overseas audiences to explore Chuo University’s Tama Campus and the surrounding Hachioji area remotely through cinematic virtual reality.
International Media Recognition
The launch attracted international media attention, reinforcing growing global interest in immersive education technology and virtual campus discovery.
The project was featured through international press distribution platforms, including:
AP News – one of the world’s leading international news platforms.
Screenshot of the Press Release Featured by AP News
The National Law Review – a leading legal and business news publication for industry professionals.
Screenshot of the press release published by The National Law Review
Additionally, the project received coverage from AcademicJobs.com, an international higher education and academic careers platform focused on global university news and trends.
Press release featured on AcademicJobs — screenshot view
The feature highlighted how SeiRogai’s immersive VR360 approach is helping universities such as Chuo University reach prospective international students through more accessible and engaging digital experiences. Coverage by a specialized higher education media platform further reinforces growing global interest in immersive technology as a new gateway for international student recruitment, university branding, and cross-border academic discovery.
These international media placements reinforce growing global interest in immersive education technology while also highlighting SeiRogai’s expanding role in VR360 storytelling, digital transformation, and international media initiatives originating from Japan.
– Full Original English Press Release –
TOKYO, JAPAN — SeiRogai, Inc. has launched an immersive VR360 virtual campus tour of Chuo University’s Tama Campus in Hachioji, offering prospective students worldwide a new way to experience Japanese university life through cinematic, story-driven virtual reality.
The VR360 tour is now publicly available on Global Virtual Travel (GVT), SeiRogai’s immersive discovery platform: https://www.globalvirtualtravel.com/japan/tokyo/hachioji/.
Designed as a short VR documentary rather than a conventional campus tour, the experience is guided by current Chuo University students and captures everyday moments of campus life.
Viewers are placed inside lecture spaces, social areas, and surrounding city environments, providing an authentic sense of how students study, interact, and live—beyond polished promotional highlights.
For many students considering overseas education, visiting campuses in person is often limited by cost, time, mobility, or visa constraints. SeiRogai’s VR360 approach removes these barriers, enabling students and families to explore campus life remotely using a smartphone, PC, or optional VR headset.
This project reflects a broader shift in how universities are discovered globally. As prospective students increasingly rely on digital research and immersive media to evaluate study options, campus discovery is moving from static information to experiential understanding. By combining immersive technology with documentary storytelling, SeiRogai introduces a new model for global university outreach that emphasizes transparency, accessibility, and informed decision-making.
Comment from the Chuo University International Center:
“This VR360 campus tour represents a new approach for Chuo University to share the realities of student life with prospective students around the world. By allowing viewers to experience our campus environment, learning atmosphere, and daily student interactions virtually, we hope to provide a clearer, more authentic understanding of what studying at Chuo University is truly like—beyond brochures or static information.”
Samuel Yuen, CEO & Founder of SeiRogai, said:
“International students often face uncertainty about daily life and belonging when considering study abroad. Global Virtual Travel allows them to explore campus life firsthand, helping build confidence before making important decisions.”
Rachel Leng, COO & Co-Founder of SeiRogai, added:
“When students can truly experience a campus in advance, access to education becomes more equal. Immersive discovery expands horizons and empowers informed choice.”
The VR360 tour is delivered via Global Virtual Travel, SeiRogai’s platform for immersive storytelling across education and tourism. Viewers can also access official university information through Chuo University’s English website: https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/english/.
Following this launch, SeiRogai plans to expand its VR campus documentary model to universities across Japan, positioning immersive virtual discovery as a new gateway to global higher education.
About Global Virtual Travel
Global Virtual Travel (GVT) is an immersive discovery platform by SeiRogai that uses VR360 filmmaking and storytelling to let people experience destinations, campuses, and cultures before visiting in person. Through documentary-style virtual experiences, GVT expands global access, supports informed decision-making, and enables more sustainable and inclusive exploration.
About Chuo University Tama Campus
Chuo University Tama Campus is located in Hachioji City, western Tokyo, offering a spacious, green learning environment that supports focused study and student life. Home to major undergraduate and graduate programs, the campus features modern facilities, a diverse international student community, and convenient access to central Tokyo, while remaining close to nature, including Mount Takao.
About SeiRogai, Inc.
SeiRogai, Inc. is a Tokyo-based media technology company specializing in VR360 filmmaking, digital storytelling, and immersive platform development. Through initiatives such as Global Virtual Travel, SeiRogai is redefining how education, culture, and destinations are discovered in more accessible and sustainable ways.
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About “Global Virtual Travel”: A DX Service Utilizing Patent-Pending VR Technology
Global Virtual Travel is a VR360° platform for tourism, digital retail, and cultural storytelling operated by SeiRogai.
It aims to connect online “discovery” with real-world visits, purchasing behavior, and long-term relationship building.
In collaboration with local governments and regional businesses across Japan—including Minato City, Fuchu City, Tama City, Nanto City, and Sumida City—the platform develops and delivers VR projects focused on tourism, education, and traditional industries for audiences in Japan and overseas.
SeiRogai’s virtual tour platform, Global Virtual Travel, presents an unparalleled opportunity for international audiences to uncover Japan’s hidden gems.
Global Virtual Travel is your gateway to immersive tours that prioritize storytelling and educational enrichment. Through captivating virtual experiences impossible to replicate with traditional video tours, we aim to showcase Japan’s allure to a global audience.
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About SeiRogai, Inc.
SeiRogai is a Tokyo-based startup specializing in media production, advertising, branding, media technology, and business consultancy. Renowned for its diverse one-stop media production services, the company also offers strategic consulting services to businesses of all sizes. The team at SeiRogai, comprising seasoned experts from various industries, provides clients with a comprehensive perspective on their unique needs.
SeiRogai was selected as one of the top 15 companies among Tokyo’s selection of “Next Unicorn” startups by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The firm continues to lead in media technology solutions with innovative ventures like SeiRogaiTV and Global Virtual Travel to redefine the landscape of immersive experiences.
Company Profile
Company Name: SeiRogai, Inc.
Head office: Roppongi Denki Building 5F, 6-1-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 106-0032
Representative Directors: Samuel Yuen, Rachel Leng
Establishment: 2019
Website: www.seirogai.com
Business Activities:
1. Media production services (including VR 360° technology)
2. Marketing, advertising, PR, branding (including marketing planning/strategy formulation, brand development, image planning, product design, etc.)
3. Online distribution services for TV programs and movies
4. Overseas expansion support services (specialized services including market research, overseas expansion strategy/overseas market development support, startup support, etc.)
5. Development, construction, and provision of VR distribution systems and DX digital platforms
