A new ARG-style mystery-solving experience kit, “A Story Starting from the Tea House in Akizuki“, has been launched, set in the ancient city of Akizuki. Developed by the environmental mystery label “MARGINE,” operated by the LLC Future Accelerate, this kit, themed around Akizuki in Asakura City, Fukuoka Prefecture, is available for purchase at 2,500 yen (tax included) on BASE.

A New Mystery-Solving Experience Coloring Akizuki

This mystery-solving kit is a unique tool that allows you to deeply understand the history and culture of Akizuki without visiting the site. With tools such as maps and letters in hand, the story of Akizuki, where digital and real worlds intersect, begins. Collaborating with the tea house-themed VTuber “Akizuki Miihi,” you can embody the charm of Akizuki by touching upon the history of the Akizuki domain. It is linked with various digital contents, allowing for the experience with just a smartphone. More details can be found on the official MARGINE website.

Collaboration with the Local Community

This new experiential content has been recommended by the current head of the Akizuki domain, Kuroda Nagamitsu, and collaborations are being carried out with organizations and stores inside and outside the region. In particular, Kuro-mon Tea House serves as the stage for the mystery-solving, beautifully blending the local history and climate with the content. For more information about Kuro-mon Tea House, please visit here.

Cultural Promotion from the Local Community

“A Story Starting from the Tea House in Akizuki” goes beyond a mere tourist guide. As a project to increase connections with the community and discover the hidden beauty of Akizuki, MARGINE offers original ARG-style mystery-solving content that incorporates the region’s history, culture, and environment. Furthermore, this initiative may expand to other municipalities and regional tourism associations.

Impressions and Future Prospects

This unique tour experience allows participants to rediscover the Akizuki area from a new perspective. By experiencing the charm of Akizuki, where history and culture intersect, through storytelling, participants will feel a deeper connection to the region. There are expectations for future expansions to other regions, potentially creating a new form of tourism.

Source: PR TIMES