# Automotive Bookstore Showrooms This Virtual Mercedes-Benz Showroom is Set Up in a Tokyo Bookstore By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-19 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-showroom References: [japantrends](http://www.japantrends.com/mercedes-benz-virtual-car-showroom-daikanyama-t-site-bookstore/) The beauty of virtual reality technology is that it can be set up anywhere in order to create immersive experiences, as is the case with this [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-kelowna) showroom. This example is set up inside of a bookstore known as T-Site in Tokyo. By stationing its [virtual showroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audi-haus) inside of the city bookstore, the car company gives itself the chance to appeal to urbanites who might not otherwise consider car ownership in Tokyo. Right outside of the VR stations in the bookstore, there are real demonstration cars parked in the lot, which can be test driven on the spot following a [virtual reality experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benemart-concept). In Japan, bookstores are becoming popular locations that also double as event spaces, galleries and more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Reality Showrooms:** The use of virtual reality technology to create immersive showroom experiences. - **Urban Car Ownership:** Creating opportunities for car ownership among urbanites in cities like Tokyo. - **Multipurpose Bookstores:** Bookstores evolving into event spaces, galleries, and more. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Exploring new ways to showcase and sell cars through virtual reality showrooms. - **Retail:** Utilizing bookstores as multipurpose spaces for events, galleries, and more. - **Technology:** Continuing to develop virtual reality technology for immersive experiences in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-kelowna.md) - [Automotive Parking Lot Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parking-lot-pop-up.md) - [Futuristic Virtual Showcars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-benz-1.md) - [Ultra-Slick Auto Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latelier-alpine.md) - [Luxury Vehicle Test Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-world.md) - [Metaverse Tech Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyson-demo-vr.md) - [Metaverse-Based Dealerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dealership-in-the-metaverse.md) - [Automotive Metaverse Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-boutique.md) - [Opulent Car-Exploration Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-meraki-on-wheels.md)