OIST Kids Lecture "From Okinawa To Space -Girls Be Ambitious!-"

Okinawa to Space

Okinawa Memorial Day Public Talk 2026

Learn About Okinawa's History: Irei No Hi (Battle of Okinawa)
(Language: Japanese with simultaneous English translation)

June 23 is Okinawa Memorial Day. To mark the occasion, a special lecture on Okinawa's history and war will be held on June 17 (Wed) 14:00-16:00 in the OIST Auditorium. 

This is a valuable opportunity to learn about the history of the land and people of Onna Village.

We will welcome Takahiro Seto,from the Onna Village Museum, who will provide context on the Battle of Okinawa, combat zones in Onna Village, and how these events impacted local residents.
In addition, Terunobu Yamauchi, who was born and raised in Onna Village, will join Mr. Seto in a dialogue to share his personal experiences of life in Nakadomari during that time.

Science Communication 101

An introduction to Science Communication for OIST faculty, researchers and students, hosted by the Science Communication Section. 

Scientist Career Talk Series No.2: How I Became a Scientist - A Journey into the Mysteries of the Brain -

As the second installment of the “Career Talk Series by Scientists,” we are pleased to present a career talk by Aleksandra Gavrilova, a PhD student at OIST from Russia.

National Holiday　国民の祝日

National holiday

Children's Day こどもの日

National holiday

Greenery Day みどりの日

National holiday

Showa Day 昭和の日

National holiday

Expanding the World of Science Through Yanbaru: KAGAKUJIKAN2026

Spring Concert 2026

Spring Concert hosted by the joint collaboration of OIST x OPUA (Okinawa Prefectural University of Arts)