Users enjoying the experience Growing primarily among domestic VRChat users as a place "where people naturally meet" Nagisa Connect Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazumi Maruyama) announces that the cumulative number of visitors to Himari Ryokan, a social world for VRChat it operates and produces, has surpassed 3 million. Himari Ryokan is a Japanese-style inn-themed social world designed for VRChat users to naturally interact and communicate with one another. Beyond traditional Japanese aesthetics, the world features rooms styled as bars and cafes, and includes a topic display function that shows conversation topics outside private rooms. These features support not only gatherings among friends but also provide a comfortable environment for first-time users to interact, making it widely used by the VRChat community. A leading domestic VRChat social world attracting around 400,000 visitors monthly Since its launch, Himari Ryokan has consistently attracted a large user base and has grown into one of the most prominent social hubs within VRChat, currently welcoming approximately 400,000 visitors per month. In VRChat, users gather as avatars in shared spaces and communicate using voice and body language. Within this environment, Himari Ryokan has gained popularity not just as a virtual space, but as a "place to belong"—a destination where users can serendipitously meet, talk, and create memories. World design focused on facilitating natural interaction Examples of user interaction To encourage organic communication among users, Himari Ryokan incorporates the following design elements: - A calm, traditional Japanese inn-inspired atmosphere - Private rooms optimized for small-group conversations - Nameplate functionality that clearly indicates room occupancy - Room management features such as capacity adjustment, locking, and kicking to support comfortable interactions - Immersive environmental design tailored for VR users These features aim to make the