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Sound Trip Tokyo Mobile Travel Guide
Written By Michael Keferl on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM | In General, Japan, Technology 1 Comment
An iPhone app acts as an exclusive guide for visitors to Tokyo
Designed by Japanese firm Robot Communications, the free iPhone/iPod app “Sound Trip Tokyo” introduces unique and interesting locations in Tokyo and acts as an audio and map guide. It’s quite bold in that it’s so large (68MB) and is multilingual in English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.
Users, both in and out of Japan, can navigate through the city with audio, visuals, and written essays about the city. Interior shots of unique shops and restaurants, as well as commentary, make it possible to experience Tokyo in a micro way. The app is integrated with GPS and a map…
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