EmoRoute Manual

🗺️ What is EmoRoute

EmoRoute is an emotional map guide service that visualizes public transportation data and provides various regional stories about landmarks, history, culture, and local facilities around stations and routes through generative AI.

👆 Basic Operations

Tap Items on the Map

Various items are displayed on the map. Tap each one to view detailed information.
*The following examples are created with fictional information for reference and are not based on actual timetables.

Display

Station

Desc

View station name and line information. (Colors vary by line)
In the example below, "Shibuya" is the selected station, "Ebisu" is the previous station, and "Harajuku" is the next station.

Example

Shibuya Station

JR East Yamanote Line

Shibuya

Ebisu Harajuku

Location Google Maps

Listen to stories around the station

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Display

Train (Moving)

Desc

View operator name, line name, train type, destination, current position, and departure/arrival times.
In the example below, "Shibuya" is the departure station and "Harajuku" is the arrival station. The progress bar shows the current progress.
The time on the left shows the departure time from the departure station, and the time on the right shows the departure time to the next station from the arrival station.

Example

JR East Yamanote Line

Local for Shinjuku Moving

10:42

10:44

Shibuya Harajuku

Listen to stories along the line

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Display

Train (Stopped)

Desc

The current station where the train is stopped is displayed in the center based on the timetable. Centered on the current station, the arrival time is shown immediately to the left, and the departure time to the next station is shown immediately to the right.
In the example below, "Shibuya" is the current station, "Ebisu" is the previous station, and "Harajuku" is the next station.
The leftmost time shows the departure time from the previous station, and the rightmost time shows the approximate arrival time at the next station.

Example

JR East Yamanote Line

Local for Shinjuku Stopped

10:40

10:41 Shibuya 10:42

10:44

Ebisu Harajuku

Listen to stories along the line

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Tap the search icon at the top left of the screen to search by station name.

If the 3D view is difficult to see or the screen performance is slow, switch to 2D view. You can switch using the button on the screen.

Vehicle Display Toggle

You can switch the displayed vehicles using the button at the top left of the screen.

• Show All: Display all trains
• Trains Only: Display only trains

📖 Story Generation

The main feature of EmoRoute is the AI-powered story generation. It introduces the history, culture, restaurants, and recommended spots related to stations and routes in story format.

How to Generate a Story

1. Tap a station or train on the map.
2. If needed, adjust the story generation settings (generation mode, search range, etc.)
   Listen to stories around the station

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3. Tap the "Listen to Story" button in the information panel.
   Listen to stories around the station

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4. Generation will start, and the story will appear shortly. If there are nearby landmarks or restaurants in EmoRoute's data, URLs will be displayed.
   🚉 Stories Around Tokyo Station

   ### The Charm of Marunouchi 🏙️ # Chapter 1: The Red Brick Station Building 🏛️ "Tokyo Station" opened in 1914. It is an Important Cultural Property. # Chapter 2: Imperial Palace Outer Gardens 🌳 "Imperial Palace Outer Gardens" is a place of relaxation. # Gourmet 🍽️ "Marunouchi Kitchen" is recommended

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5. Tapping a landmark URL opens Google Maps. Tapping a restaurant URL lets you choose between Hot Pepper Gourmet and Google Maps.
   "Marunouchi Kitchen"

   HotPepper Gourmet Link

   Google Maps Link

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Types of Stories

Sharing Stories

Generated stories can be shared via the share button, which copies the story content and spot links for sharing on SNS or messaging apps.

Saving and Managing Stories

Generated stories can be saved to the save list using the "Save" button. Saved stories are retained for 24 hours. Please note that clearing your browser cache will delete them.

Saved stories can be viewed and redisplayed from the list icon at the top right of the screen.

✨ Generation Modes

You can select from 4 generation modes via the settings button. Each offers a different perspective to enjoy stories.

Listen to stories around the station

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Search Range Settings

You can adjust the range included in stories.

⚙️ Settings

You can switch the display language from the language button at the top left of the screen.

You can adjust the displayed time from the clock icon at the top left of the screen.

• Play/Pause: Controls the progression of time
• Settings: Jump to a specific date and time

You can check information about the currently displayed data (number of lines, stations, etc.) from the "!" button at the top right of the screen.

You can redisplay the tutorial anytime from the "?" button at the top right of the screen.

You can zoom in on the map with the "+" button at the bottom right of the screen.

You can zoom out on the map with the "−" button at the bottom right of the screen.

You can reset the map orientation to north with the compass button at the bottom right of the screen. It appears when you rotate the map.

Tap the current location button at the bottom right of the screen to display your current location on the map. It also shows 300m and 500m range circles from your location.