Designing Mobile Application To Motivate Young People To Visit Cultural Heritage Sites

A mobile application leveraging Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons effectively engages young people in exploring the cultural heritage of Nikko, Japan. By combining real-time information—such as historical context, maps, and local services—with interactive quizzes, the app capitalizes on psychological principles like the Zeigarnik effect to enhance learning. Trials demonstrated positive reception for basic features and improved cultural understanding among young users who utilized quiz functions. The application also facilitates community integration by providing notifications about local businesses and transportation, fostering a sense of living heritage. This innovative approach addresses challenges in traditional signage while offering scalable solutions for UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Hiramatsu, Y., Sato, F., Ito, A., Hatano, H., Sato, M., Watanabe, Y., & Sasaki, A. (2017). Designing Mobile Application To Motivate Young People To Visit Cultural Heritage Sites. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.1339650