Expanding the World of Science Through Yanbaru: KAGAKUJIKAN2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026 - 10:00

Nago Museum

This science event is held in conjunction with Science and Technology Week.

Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Venue: Nago Museum, 1st Floor

Admission: Free admission
(A separate admission fee is required to view the museum’s permanent exhibitions.)

Participating Organizations: Nago Museum, Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC), Okinawa Churashima Foundation, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), Okinawa Prefectural Public Health Association, National Institute of Technology - Okinawa College, Sesoko Station - Tropical Biosphere Research Center: University of the Ryukyus, Space Koshien Okinawa Executive Committee

【Guided tour】

①10:15 - 11:30
②12:15 - 13:15
③14:15 - 15:15

A guided tour of the Nago Museum’s permanent exhibition galleries, led by museum staff.

Nago Museum

※Advance reservations are required, and a separate admission fee applies. Event participants will receive the applicable group rate. Please make payment at the venue.

【Stage Talks】

13:00 - 14:00	“The Secrets of Insects and Leaves: Can Surface Structures Change Everything?! ” Interpretation provided	Speaker: Fine Cedric Senior Staff Scientist Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST)
11:00 - 12:00	JAXA Quiz Grand Prix	JAXA

【Exhibition Corner】

Exploring the Future of Science Through Okinawa KOSEN Students

Discover the wonders of color, form, and evolution revealed by the extraordinary diversity of insects.
Experience the intricate design of life through carefully curated specimen displays.

National Institute of Technology, Okinawa College

【Poster Session】

15 minutes per session

Rocket Exploration Sessin

Space Koshien Okinawa

【Experience Corner】

JAXA Quiz Contest	JAXA
Let’s Learn About Fuel Cells! Tickets are required.	Okinawa Prefectural Public Health Association
Track Down the Hidden Traces of Creatures Beneath the Sand! Tickets are required.	Okinawa Churashima Foundation
Quiz Challenge! Deep-Sea Secrets Science Show: Unravel the Mysteries of the Yanbaru Sea	Global Oceanographic Data Center (GODAC)
“Let’s Build a Habitat for Baby Corals!" A hands-on workshop to learn about coral reef environmental issues and the life cycle of corals.	Sesoko Station - Tropical Biosphere Research Center: University of the Ryukyus

Numbered tickets will be handed out at each booth on the day.

All-OIST Category:

Outreach