Naviu

Naviu AR Travel Guide for Japan Launches Nov. 1 in 29 Languages

Tokyo – October 31, 2026 -- Travelers heading to Japan can download Naviu, an AI-powered augmented-reality travel companion, on iOS and Android starting November 1. The app answers questions about whatever is around you in any of 29 languages, based on your exact location.

A semi-transparent AR path guides you street by street

Naviu, a business under TANGLE Inc., uses patent-pending geospatial technology to place AR content and navigation accurately across entire cities. It does not require a visual positioning system. A semi-transparent AR path gives turn-by-turn guidance, and an AI companion walks along with the traveler.

The app also surfaces side-street cafes, local landmarks, and other places that conventional maps and guidebooks may overlook.

Point your camera at a temple, sign, or storefront and ask

Naviu combines several tools in one app: