# AR Cafe Dates Sendai’s BLUE LEAF CAFÉ is Offering Virtual Dates with Hatsune Miku By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-date References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/hatsune-miku-augmented-reality-special-pop-up-cafe/) & [jpninfo](http://jpninfo.com/83704) Going on a cafe date is a common practice for many adults, but Sendai’s BLUE LEAF CAFÉ is now offering a limited-time event that will help visitors enjoy a different kind of company. Rather than sitting across from a real-life person at the cafe, visitors will be able to go on a virtual date with animated Japanese idol Hatsune Miku. For the event, the cafe will be outfitted with [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-student-phone-l1) Phab 2 Pro smartphones, which will allow consumers to make the virtual pop star appear before their eyes using Miku Stroll software. As part of the limited-time cafe event, diners will be able to order from a secret menu that features special sandwiches, cakes, soda and even a latte decorated with the image of Miku. To help consumers remember the event after their virtual date has ended, BLUE LEAF CAFÉ is pairing orders with special-edition coasters and will be offering commemorative merchandise for purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Cafe Dates:** Creating virtual cafe experiences with augmented reality technology, allowing users to go on virtual dates with animated characters. - **Pop Star Partnerships:** Collaborating with popular idols or animated characters to offer unique and immersive experiences in cafes. - **Limited-time Exclusivity:** Creating limited-time events or menus to attract customers and drive sales in cafes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Augmented Reality:** Using augmented reality technology to create interactive and immersive experiences in cafes. - **Hospitality:** Integrating virtual entertainment and unique experiences into the hospitality industry. - **Merchandise:** Expanding merchandise sales by offering special-edition items related to limited-time events in cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Idol Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsune-miku-voltage-live.md) - [Chibi Cartoon-Inspired Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sega-2.md) - [Anime Pop-Up Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anime-pop-up-cafe.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Pop-Up Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-the-hedgehog-speed.md) - [Anime-Themed Cuisines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto.md) - [Virtual Idol Game Crossovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsune-miku-1.md) - [Travel-Themed Anime Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronto-cafe-pokmon.md) - [Dating App Cafe Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bumble-honey-latte.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)