'Hiroshima Cat Street View' is an extremely unique service -- it allows users to explore the city of Onomichi from a cat's point of view.
Essentially, a Google Maps for cats, this service has a livestream of various cat routes that stick to a certain area of the city. The cameras are at cat height that allows for a wider view of various shops, restaurants and services. Links are posted around the video of store websites and Facebook pages.
Users are able to select which route they want to watch, and a small profile of the cat tour guide is provided. Currently there are three paths to choose from, but there are more to come.
Although it may seem bizarre and gimmicky, providing people with alternate maps and views may become a modern way to explore foreign cities.
Cat Perspective Maps
'Hiroshima Cat Street View' Lets You Explore Onomichi from a Cat's Height
Trend Themes
1. Alternative City Maps - Creating alternate maps and views similar to 'Hiroshima Cat Street View' can be a disruptive innovation in the tourism industry.
2. Animal-inspired Technology - Exploring cities through animal-inspired technology, like the cat-height livestreams, can become a new trend in the tech industry.
3. Personalized Guided Tours - Providing users with personalized guided tours based on their preferences could become a new innovative service in the travel industry.
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - The tourism industry can benefit from offering alternative maps and views to travelers.
2. Technology - The tech industry can develop more animal-inspired technology to enhance the way we explore cities.
3. Travel - The travel industry can see a disruptive innovation by providing more personalized guided tours to meet the unique needs and preferences of individual travelers.