TOKYO -- As the COVID-19 pandemic casts its shadow over everything from shopping to attending concerts and trade exhibitions, attempts to re-create these experiences in a virtual world have been gathering steam.
Hikky, a Japanese startup that organizes virtual events, recently drew over 60 corporate exhibitors to a trade fair held virtually. Companies including NTT Docomo, Yamaha Motor and rail operator JR East took the chance to show off products and services to would-be customers joining remotely.
