What is Miraikan?
Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is a place where we can understand thethings happening in our world today from a scientific point of view, and have discussions while considering thefuture that awaits us.
In addition to permanent displays and exhibitions that provide people with a chance to enjoy hands-on contact with
science and technology, Miraikan's colorful line-up of offerings includes experienced based classes, and talks.
While exchanging opinions and ideas with Science Communicators, visitors can experience the technologicalprogress of today, from simple day-to-day questions, to the latest technologies, the global environment, and space
exploration.

Name

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

Chief Executive Director

Asakawa Chieko, Ph. D.

Operated by

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)

Location

2-3-6, Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan

Opened on

July, 2001

URL

http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/■ Founding Principle
We believe that science and technology are part of our culture. We provide an open forum for all to ponderand discuss the future roles of science and technology.

■ Symbol markDesign: Hiromura Masaaki

The symbol mark is made of a circle inscribed with arcs. This suggests an image of satellites orbiting the globe, cell
division, various terrestrial networks (people and people, information) and the motion of electrons.

■ Miraikan Vision 2030

At Miraikan, together with you, we “Open the Future”“The world in flux, and the future uncertain”

What is the role of a science museum?

We share the latest science, technology, and knowledge,
then transcend that to create, with you, a better future.
Each voice, each action changes the world, and builds our future,for example, to the Moon, to Mars, a 100-year life span,smarter people, robots, and cities, and a beautiful Earth forever.
Such a dreamlike future only exists with your involvement.
Miraikan will develop to be where all humans,from different places, with different perspectives
connect, become excited, and pioneer the future.
In the next 10 years, Miraikan will exceed the museum concept.
The time is now. Letʼs get started, together!
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History
Miraikan is a national science museum which was opened in July 2001 within the Tokyo Academic Park based on
the “The Basic Plan for Science and Technology.” It was born as a center for deepening an understanding of scienceand technology, and to fulfill Japanʼs aim of becoming a scientifically and technologically creative nation.

November 1995

July 1996

December 1998

December 1999
March 2000

The Basic Law on Science and Technology was enacted.

The Basic Law on Science and Technology was enacted with the purpose to become a scientifically andtechnologically creative nation by promoting the advancement of science and technology.

The Basic Plan for Science and Technology was formulated.

Based on this, the Basic Plan for Science and Technology was formulated to develop comprehensive
and strategic plans.

Decided on the construction of the Tokyo Academic Park.

Three ministries and agencies, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
and the Science and Technology Agency*1 jointly decided on the construction of the "Tokyo Academic
Park" at the center of the Metropolitan Waterfront Subcenter.
The Japan Science and Technology Corporation affiliated with the Science and Technology Agency*2 thendecided to create a facility for providing scientific and technological information through exhibitions of
the latest science and technology, development of exhibition techniques, exchanges among researchers
and the like.
*1 In January 2001, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and theMinistry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) were established through the Central Government
Reform.
*2 In April 2015, became the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

Construction begins.
General Supervising Committee was established.

The committee was established by the JST in order to deliberate on the direction of the National Museumof Emerging Science and Innovation. Many discussions concerning details of exhibition plans, directionof activities, etc., were exchanged before December 2000 and, based on the concepts determined, theconstruction of the museum proceeded.

September 2000

National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) was selected as
the official name since it succinctly captures the motivating concept.

October 2000

Mohri Mamoru appointed as the first Chief Executive Director of Miraikan(Currently the Chief Executive Director Emeritus)

March 2001

Completion of the building.

July 9th, 2001

Miraikan opened.

July 2004

Establishment of Honorary Membership of Miraikan

October 2010

Change in Miraikan s management system

By taking the result of the Government Revitalization Unitʼs budget screening which was held in November 2009 into consideration, the museum went under the direct management of JST while further cost
reduction strategies were implemented.

Miraikan Forum 2010 was held by the International Advisory Board, and Miraikan
Message was transmitted.
April 2016

Major renewal of the permanent exhibitions

November 2017

Science Centre World Summit 2017 was held in Miraikan

April 2021

Asakawa Chieko was appointed as the position of the Chief Executive Director.
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The Engagement of Miraikan
Miraikan engages in the following three activities linking people to the cutting-edge science and technlogy.

1. Science Communication ― Creating a place where society and cutting-edge scienceand technology connect
While increasing interest in science and technology through various methods, such as exhibits, videos, panelsessions, experiment classes and online media, we will create dialogue with various people on what science andtechnology can bring to future society.

2. Fostering personnel ― Development of science communicators
Miraikan engages in the fostering of "science communicators" who act as a bridge between the general public
and science/engineers.

3. Building connections ― Continuing activities by developing networks
We see the countless stakeholders in society as partners to work with, including researchers, technicians, media,
volunteers, supporters, visitors, legislators, government, other science museums, and industries, and we strive
to build networks that include them.

Society

Government
Offices
Reserchers/
Engineers

Media
Volunteers

Miraikan

Memberʼs Club/
Visitors
Schools

Industries

Science museums
around the world
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Organization Outline■ Executive Board
Chief Executive Director: Asakawa Chieko, Ph.D.
Executive Director: Ito Yoichi
Executive Director: Takagi Hironobu, Ph.D.
Adviser: Sakaki Hiroyuki, Ph.D.

■ Organization Outline

Office of Strategy

Chief Executive Director
Adviser

Office of Administration

Executive Directors

Office of Research and Engineering
Office of Museum Operation
Office of Science Communication
Office of Museum Living Lab.

Last Update: March 2023

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Management Operation of Miraikan
To ensure appropriate management operations of Miraikan, the "Advisory Committee of Miraikan" has been
established, consisting of external experts as listed below. The Advisory Committee evaluates and advises on
Miraikan's activities, achievements, and operational policies.

Advisory Committee of Miraikan
Chairman
Murai Jun (Distinguished Professor, Keio University)

Committee members
Inami Masahiko (Professor, Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo)
Emori Seita (Senior Principal Researcher, Earth System Division, National Institute for Environmental Studies)
Kataoka Mami (Director, Mori Art Museum)
Kanade Takeo (U.A. and Helen Whitaker University Professor, Carnegie Mellon University)
Shinoda Kenichi (President / Director General of National Museum of Nature and Science)
Shibasaki Atsuko (Executive Managing Director, Dinos Corporation)
Somekawa Kasumi (Director, Hands-On Planning)
Hayakawa Shigeru (Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Toyota Motor Corporation)
Matsunaga Michitaka(Senior Producer, News Production Center, News Department, Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Mori Miki (Advisor to the Science Council of Japan (SCJ))

Last Update: March 31, 2023
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Honorary Members of Miraikan
This Honorary Membership was established in July 2004 as it commemorated the museumʼs 3rd anniversary.
It was established to show respect and reward researchers who were awarded with internationally recognizedawards such as the Nobel Prize and the Fields Medal through great contributions towards the development ofscience and technology, while supporting our activities with understanding.

■ Honorary Members (random order, title abbr.)
Noyori Ryoji (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2001)
Tim Hunt (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2001)
Tanaka Koichi (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2002)
Esaki Leo (The Nobel Prize for Physics 1973)
Rudolph A. Marcus (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1992)
Kobayashi Makoto (The Nobel Prize in Physics 2008)
Suzuki Akira (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2010)
Yamanaka Shinya (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012)
Barack Obama (The Nobel Peace Prize 2009)
Brian Schmidt (The Nobel Prize in Physics 2011)Dan Shechtman（The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2011）
Shirakawa Hideki (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2000)
Sir John B. Gurdon (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2012)
Kajita Takaaki (The Nobel Prize in Physics 2015)
Omura Satoshi (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2015)
Muhammad Yunus (The Nobel Peace Prize 2006)
Yoshino Akira (The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2019)
Honjo Tasuku (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2018)
Amano Hiroshi (The Nobel Prize in Physics 2014)
Ohsumi Yoshinori (The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2016)

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Explore the frontiers

Create your future■Understanding the Universe through■A Hands-On Model of the Internet

Neutrinos
Kajita Takaaki

Murai Jun

Sato Masaaki■Study of Elementary Particles and the■Robots in Your Life

Universe with a Particle Accelerator
Yamauchi Masanori

Shibata Takanori■Songs of ANAGURA■Promoting Medicine Together

Shibasaki Ryosuke

Kohsaka Shinichi

Kobayashi Isao

Sasazuki TakehikoNakashima Naoki
Horiguchi Ryota■This is ISS, go ahead

Maenaka Kazusuke

Mohri Mamoru■Earth Environment and Me■Android: What is Human?

Funaoka Masamitsu

Ishiguro Hiroshi

Iida Tetsunari

Kudoh Akihiko■Backward from the Future

Taguchi Seiichi

Ohgaki Shinichiro

Tajika Eiichi

Katsukawa Toshio

Taniguchi Masatsugu

Kibe Nobuko

Tsunematsu Toshihide

Hanaki Keisuke

Fujino Junʼichi

Hiroi Yoshinori

Matsumoto Kenʼichiro

Matsuhashi Ryuji

Motojima Osamu

Miyasako Masaaki

Yasui Itaru

Yamamoto Yuji

■Stories of One, Everyone, and You■Visionary Lab

Matsuzawa Tetsuro

Microbes actually are all around
Ito Kohei

Hironaka Naoyuki■CELLS in Progress■Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital

Asashima Makoto
Yamanaka Shinya

Ochiai Yoichi

CiRA

Ito AsaOkano Hideyuki

Kato Shinpei

Saitou Mitinori

Goto Masataka

Sakurai Hidetoshi

Sugiyama Masashi

Nakauchi Hiromitsu

Nobori Daiyuu

Nakagawa Masato■The tearoom going from zero to one

Yamada Shigehito

The Sound of AKIRA
Ito Junji■Mission Survival: 10 Billion

Mohri Mamoru

Oshitani Hitoshi

Kishimoto Atsuo

As of March 2023

Tajika Eiichi

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Permanent Exhibition Supervisors 2■ List of the supervisors (random order, title abbr.)
Curiosity Field
Shiose Takayuki

Nishida Yoshifumi
Kurata Arata

Dome Theater■INHERIT - Dream and Challenge in HAYABUSA2 -Yoshikawa Makoto■The Man from the 9 Dimensions

Ooguri Hirosi■BIRTHDAY - What Links the Universe and Me -Taniguchi Yoshiaki

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List of Facilities
Exhibition Facilities

Floor Space

Symbol Zone

1F

Six story open zone
where the Geo-Cosmos floats.

Permanent Exhibition

3, 5F

Permanent Exhibition space for two themes:“Create your future” on 3F,
and “Explore the frontiers” on 5F.

3F: 2874 ㎡
5F: 2213 ㎡

Dome Theater

6-7F

Hemisphere dome theater where All Sky
images and planetariums can be enjoyed.

234 ㎡

Special Exhibition Zone
a, b

1F

It is a space where large-scale events andSpecial Exhibitions can be held. It is possible
to hold two events simultaneously by dividing
the space in half.

1,510 ㎡
[a: 720 ㎡ , b: 790 ㎡ ]Curiosity Field

3F“Curiosity Field” is made of five activity areas
for children to enjoy experiments andcreating, as well as a space for parents.

600 ㎡

Communication Lobby

1F

This is a multi-purpose space where we show
a variety of videos. Events are also held here
on some days. It is a perfect meeting spot.

600 ㎡

300 ㎡

Facility Rentals
7F

It is a space that can hold 292 people and it issuitable for symposiums, etc.

Conference Rooms

7F

Our meeting rooms include rooms that canbe flexibly shifted between a classroom
format and a theater format, as well as the
Jupiter Room and Neptune Room, whichboast floor-to-ceiling windows withpanoramic views of the Odaiba area.

Jupiter：180㎡
Uranus：110㎡
Saturn：160㎡
Mercury：55㎡
Mars：60㎡
Venus：80㎡
Neptune：105㎡

Innovation Hall

7F

It is a space that can hold up to 103 people
with retractable seats and 240-inch screen.

195㎡

7F

It can be used as a waiting space when using
the facility rentals.

Moon：19㎡
Phobos：21㎡
Deimos：22㎡
Io：22㎡
Europa：12㎡
Ganymede：22㎡
Titan：14㎡
Triton：14㎡

Multipurpose Room a・b

1F

The space can be divided and used for
multiple purposes.

[a:64 ㎡ , b:64 ㎡ ]Viewing Lounge (Restaurant)

7F

Resting space where you can enjoy
the view of Odaiba and the Tokyo Tower.

480 ㎡

Museum Shop

1F

Sells scientific goods and Miraikan original
goods.

Miraikan Hall

Waiting Rooms

400㎡

Other Facilities

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Why are we here now? This zone explores, on a variety of scales, the construction of the world around us,
the Earthʼs environment and all the life nurtured within, as well as our solar system, and the universe. Looking backon the universeʼs history that spans 13.8 billion years, how did humans begin, and how are we living and interactingwith the world around us? By taking a scientific viewpoint, we can think from a broad perspective on which path weshould follow to the future.

This is ISS, go ahead

Understanding the Universe through Neutrinos

Mission Survival: 10 Billion

Many Small Insights = Major Discoveries

Stories of One, Everyone, and You

CELLS in Progress

Frontier Gate

Activities

The Universe

Life

The Earth

TSUNAGARILab

The Universe

Research Facilities
5F Exhibition Zone: Total floor space: 2,213.34 m²
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How should humans apply and evolve sustainable prosperity? This zone illustrates desirable societies and lifestyles,
and considers ideas we can use to achieve them. What science and technology is needed, and how should we use
it to develop a society that can sustain a world population in excess of seven billion? This space provides a projection of a future society as we search for knowledge that will enable us to continue our prosperous lives.

Nobel Q
̶ Questions from Nobel Laureates

Backward from the Future

Android: What is Human?

A Hands-on Models of the Internet

Songs of ANAGURA

Visionaries Lab

Curiosity Field
Future Gate

Information

Science Workshop

Lab

Robot

Lab

Innovation

TSUNAGARI

Art

Robot

Research Facilities
3F Exhibition Zone: Total floor space: 2,874.80 m²
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How much do we know about the Earth? This exhibition offers experience, understanding and sharing the links
between life and the Earth environment, through cutting edge technology. Geo-Cosmos which is the symbol exhibitof Miraikan, as well as Geo-Scope, Geo-Prism, and Geo-Palette, offer visitors the opportunity to view
a diverse range of scientific information related to the Earth. By examining the “tsunagari” (connections) among thevarious lifeforms in the Earthʼs ecosystem, as well as the “tsunagari” that has developed between human beings andthe Earth through the Earthʼs 4.6 billion years of history, attempt to position the existence of human beings, and of
ourselves, within the framework of the Earthʼs large-scale “tsunagari.” This concept encompasses all the permanent
exhibitions of Miraikan.

■Symbol Exhibit Geo-Cosmos
The Geo-Cosmos is the symbol exhibit of Miraikan that realistically projects thefigure of the Earth shining in space, with a pixel resolution that exceeds 10 million.
Upgraded with the latest LED panels, the Geo-Cosmos creates a fresh, even more
realistic vision of our Earth. The HDR (High Dynamic Range) panels and wider color
gamut deliver richer, deeper color and light expression.
̶Main Specifications

Size: Diameter 6 meters(Approx. 1/2 millionth the size of the Earth)
Weight: Approx. 13 tons
Inner structure: Geodesic octahedral model
Number of pixels:10 million pixels and over
Luminescence device: LED (10,362 panels (96 mm x 96 mm))̶Example of Contents

90-day Earth■Geo-Scope
This interactive board allows you to access various Earth observation data collected from domestic and international scientists and research institutes. Thirteen
boards in different sizes will be aligned on the exhibition floor.

■Geo-Prism
This system uses AR (augmented reality) technology to display data and simulations overlaid on the Geo-Cosmos. Touchscreen terminals in the 1F Symbol Zone
and on the Oval Bridge offer a 360°
view of visualized data displayed on Earth via
dynamically interwoven CG and video images from multiple cameras.

■Geo-PaletteThis digital content allows you to draw your own world map based on a host of
information related to the countries and regions of the world. You can uncover
many aspects of the Earthʼs environment and human activities.

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Dome Theater
The Dome Theater on the 6F is a hemispherical theater for image projection.
The theater presents various programs, including large scale images, by utilizing the immense screen made up of
the entire hemisphere, and planetarium presentations using Japanʼs first All Sky super high precision 3D image
system.

■Major programs [As of March 2023]“INHERIT - Dream and Challenge in
HAYABUSA2 -”Dome Theater

Exterior©Miraikan“The Man from the 9 Dimensions”

Interior
Dome diameter: 15.24 m
Inclined angle of the dome: 23.5 degrees
Number of seats: 121 (all reclining seats)
Sound: 7.1 channel surround system■ Image system• Image system 1: All Sky super high precision 3D image system
A visual experience that allows you to feel the presence of the vibrantatmosphere is made possible by projecting bright and super highdefinition images with 2 high intensity, 4K RGB laser projectors onto adome-shaped screen. Enjoy natural and breathtaking imagery infull-dome 3D, with this active shutter 3D system.

©Miraikan“BIRTHDAY – What Links the
Universe and Me –”• Image system 2: Planetarium Projector MEGASTAR-II cosmos
It is a projector that projects 10 million fixed stars. Feel a sense of thescale of space through this realistic starry sky.

©4D2U Project, NAOJ

■ How to view
Ticket fees
Adult: 310 yen
18 years old or under: 100 yen

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Archive of Special Exhibitions 1
We hold Special Exhibitions which utilize diverse methods for expression and communication incollaboration with a number of external organizations. We do so while focusing on changes andnew perspectives of the world which are brought about by cutting-edge science and technology.

"Robot Meme""Sound Bum Project""Exploration of Time""Beyond Fibers""F.C.R.B. Stadium Project""LOVE STORIES""SCIENCE TUNNEL""science + fiction""Brain!""Warnings from Mammoth”"6.5 billionsʼ Survival""Science News! from Asia""UNDERGROUND""The Science of Aliens""Pterosaurs"

Science in "Haunted House"
2009/4/22〜6/22"Itʼs a Tasty World"
2009/11/21〜2010/3/22"Your Future, Your Future Self"

Science in "Haunted House" 2"DORAEMONʼs Scientific Future""Theo Jansen""Making of Tokyo Sky Tree®""UMESAO Tadao""The End of the World""The World of Manga Experienced
Through Science"

2001/12/1〜2002/2/11

2005/4/23〜8/15

2006/10/29〜2007/2/5

2010/12/9〜2011/2/14

2002/10/2〜10/21

2005/9/16〜11/17

2007/6/2〜9/2

2011/6/11〜2011/10/2

2003/3/19〜6/30

2005/12/10〜2006/2/27

2007/9/22〜2008/1/28

2010/3/20〜5/10

2011/12/21〜2012/2/20

2004/6/30〜8/31

2006/3/18〜5/31

2008/3/20〜6/16

2010/3/10〜5/31

2012/3/10 〜2012/6/11

2005/4/23〜8/15

2006/7/1〜9/3

2008/6/28〜8/31

2010/6/12〜9/27

2012/7/7〜2012/10/15

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Archive of Special Exhibitions 2
We hold Special Exhibitions which utilize diverse methods for expression and communication incollaboration with a number of external organizations. We do so while focusing on changes andnew perspectives of the world which are brought about by cutting-edge science and technology.

"It's All about Money!"

2013/3/9 〜 6/24

"Thunderbirds Expo"
2013/7/10 〜 9/23

2013/12/7〜 2013/5/6"Toilet!? ̶Human Waste& Earthʼs Future""Dance! Art Exhibition! and Learn
and Play! teamLab Future Park""The NINJA- who were they?""The Art of Disney The Magic of Animation""MOVE! into the wildlife""The Mammoth"2019/6/7〜2019/11/4“Disaster and Future"The SEKAI-ICHI"“Pokémon Lab”
2015/7/8〜2015/10/12“GAME ON”
2016/3/2〜2016/5/30"Detective Conan:
Scientific Investigation"
2018/4/18〜2018/7/8"Design Ah! Exhibition in "The ʻUnder Constructionʼ
- Is It Safe to Enter!? Heavy
TOKYO"
2018/7/19〜2018/10/18 Machinery in Use!"
2019/2/8〜2019/5/19

SuperHuman“You and Robots“This is my body”
2021/7/17〜2021/9/5

2016/6/2〜2016/10/10

2014/7/2〜10/5

2017/4/8〜2017/9/24

2014/11/29 〜2015/5/10

2017/11/29 〜2018/4/8- 10 Years after the Great
East Japan Earthquake -”2021/3/6〜2021/3/28- What is it to be Human?”
2022/3/18〜2022/8/31

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Distribution of large-scale images■ Distribution/production of large scale images
With the cooperation of external organizations such as research institutes and image production companies,
Miraikan has originally created many large-scale images which are being shown in domestic andinternational science museums.
● FURUSATO● The Man from the 9Dimensions- World Heritage Sites Viewed FromSpace- (2010)(2016)
Distribution: GOTO INC
Konica Minolta Planetarium Co.,Ltd.

Distribution: TBS SPARKLE,Inc.

@Miraikan/TBS-VISION, Inc.

@Miraikan● INHERIT- Dream and Challenge in
HAYABUSA2 - (2022)
Distribution: RIGHT PLANE, Inc.
Konica Minolta Planetarium Co.,Ltd.
@Miraikan

For further details please visit our website.
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Official Partners
Official partners are organizations that endorse the philosophy and activities of Miraikan,
and that promote and support, together with Miraikan, the revitalization of communication between society
and science and technology through collaborative activities and sponsorship.

■Official Partners

Ricoh Company, Ltd.

Asahi Kasei Corporation

Kao Corporation

As of March 2023

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Membership■Miraikan Account
Miraikan ID is a membership that allows you to use various Miraikan services.
●Benefits
・E-mail magazine "Miraikan News"

Announcements and latest event information will be delivered on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month.

・Annual Passports

A free pass plan gives members unlimited free admission to the permanent exhibitions for one year fromthe date of joining.
Annual Fee: 1,250 yen (Renewal Fee: 1,050yen)
Aged 18 or under: 410 yen (Renewal Fee: 310yen)

・EventParticipation in general and members-only events.

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Volunteers
Volunteers at Miraikan have various background who are active in various ways such as
from the explanation of exhibits to the support in science workshops, etc.
■ Contents of Activities
As mentioned below, there are various sites of activities for volunteering. Activities are
possible whether you have or do not have knowledge on science and technology.
1． Giving explanations on the exhibits
2． Experiment support at the Science Workshop
3． Holding of original planned events by volunteers
4． Support for Events, etc.
5． Playing an active role in other various activities

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User Guide 1■ Opening Hours

10:00 - 17:00(Admission ticket sales end 30 minutes before the closing time of the museum.)■ ClosedEvery Tuesday (Open on national holidays), December 28 to January 1.

■Admission Fees

●Permanent exhibitions*Miraikan may be temporarily closed due to facility maintenance.
*Miraikan may be open on Tuesdays during spring, summer and winter vacation seasons.

Adults 630 yen / Child (up to age 18) 210 yen / Preschool child Free
Groups (8 or more people): Adults 500 yen/Child (up to age 18) 160 yen*Admission is free for children (up to the age of 18) on Saturdays.
*Admission is free for holders of a disability certificate, and for their companion (one per certificate holder).
The disability certificate app Mirairo ID is also accepted.
*Separate admission is required for special exhibitions.

●Permanent Exhibitions + Dome Theater
Adults 940 yen / Child (up to age 18) 310 yen / Preschool child 100 yen*Those visiting the Dome Theater may also visit the permanent exhibitions.
*Admission is 100 yen for children (up to the age of 18) on Saturdays.
*If viewing more than one film at the Dome Theater per day, each additional session is 310 yen
for adults and 100 yen for children (schoolchildren and those up to the age of 18).
*Admission is free for holders of a disability certificate, and for their companion (one per certificate holder).
The disability certificate app Mirairo ID is also accepted.

■ Facilities●Parking area

Operating hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Fees: 440 JPY/hr, One-day max.: 1,650 JPY
No. of spaces: 167 (incl. 4 disabled spaces)*20 spaces for large buses (3,150 JPY per visit, advance booking not required)●Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Service

・Normal charging stations
Usage hours: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM (same as the underground parking area)
Location: Underground parking area
Fee: Free *Separate parking fees apply
No. of stations: 18
Specifications: 6 kW/200 V
・Rapid charging stations
Usage time: Up to 30 min. per use
Location: Underground parking area
Fee: Fees apply
No. of stations: 2
Specifications: 50 kW/200 V●Restrooms for visitors

1F: 2 areas / 3F: 2 areas / 5F: 2 areas / 6F: 1 area / 7F: 1 area

* There are restrooms for the disabled on each floor and multipurpose restrooms available for ostomate on
the 1, 3 and 5Fs.
* There are diaper changing tables (adult size) in the restrooms on the 1 and 7Fs.

●Stroller, nursing room

We lend out strollers.
There is a nursing room(for female visitors use only) at the back of the 5F Café.

●First-aid office

A registered nurse is permanently positioned in Miraikan.
●Lockers

1F Coin lockers 128 lockers (100 yen: Money will be returned.)

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User Guide 2■ Facilities●Eating spaces
Eating is possible on the 7F Viewing Lounge.
7F Beverage section (Food is not allowed.)
There are drinking water coolers next to the "1F Multipurpose Room a" and the 7F Beverage section.
1F Multipurpose room can be used as a dining place for visitors in groups(advanced reservation necessary).

■ Accessibility●For wheelchair users

Wheelchair rental service / Multi-purpose restroom / Wheelchair accessible seating in
Dome Theatre / Parking spaces for wheelchair users●For visitors with hearing loss

Writing instruction devices / Subtitles for videos of the permanent exhibition provided(Not yet available for some videos)●For visitors with visual impairments

English and sub-audio (Japanese) in Dome Theatre●For visitors with an infantNursing room behind the café on the 5th floor / Changing table / Stroller rental service●Multi-language services

Multi-language labels and subtitles for movies of the permanent exhibition: Japanese, English /Floor Guide: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean / Audio guide of Dome theater: English /Audio guide of the permanent exhibition: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean●Toilets

Toilets for ostomates / Changing table (Adult size)●Others

Visitors can enter the facility with their guide dogs, service dogs and hearing assistance dogs /First-aid office: permanently-stationed a nurse / AED (automated external defibrillator) /Prayer rooms■ Others●Camera Shooting

Taking photographs and images only for individual purposes is allowed with the exception ofcertain exhibits.(* Prior permission is required for photography/filming for the purpose ofcommercial use/duplication/broadcasting.)●Group reservation desk

For information on group reservation, preliminary inspection, information materials,
please contact the following.
Tel: 81-3-3570-9188 (reservation desk is open 10：00 - 17：00 during museum hours)

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App/E-book
We provide applications that enhance your experiences of the exhibitions in the museum and help you take theseexperiences back into your everyday life, as well as free e-books that provide access to the scientific data provided
by research institutes.

■Miraikan Notebook
Find “Why”, think about it, and do it.Smartphone App to enjoy Miraikan even more.
App with 3 features to help you make the most of the exhibits in Miraikan. Visitors
can tour the exhibitions through the “Quest,” which comprises eight routes thathave been designed based on the concept of “inquiry.” They can also takecommemorative photos using AR technology, and make use of the audio guide (infour languages) that introduces the highlights of all the exhibitions. There is also anotebook function that allows visitors to take down notes for different categories
of questions and ideas that arise in their everyday lives.
*Audio guide: Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean
Date of launch: 19 April 2016, Price: Free of charge, Available on: App Store and
Google Play, Compatible devices: iOS 8 or above, Android 4.4.0 or above,
Creative direction: PARTY, Produced by: Miraikan■GEO-SCOPE Search for the Earth
Access various data and simulations concerning the Earthʼs environment. This is
the e-book version of the Geo-Scope permanent exhibition in Miraikan. Enjoy the
new user-friendly functions that allow you to explore the Earth through intuitive
operations on an iPad. Contains 36 sets of contents, including seasonal changes
in amount of solar radiation, movement of tern, and world map of honey bees.
Date of launch: 29 February 2016, Price: Free of charge, Available on: iBooks
Store, Recommended devices: iPad Pro,iPad Air or above, iPad mini3 or above,
Produced by: Miraikan■Scientific Dialogues
Miraikan has launched its first e-book, produced based on the dialogues between
scientists and designers. Based on the contents of the “Earth: Materials for Design– Design x Science Dialogue” project held at Miraikan in 2010, this book is amulti-faceted and comprehensive summary of data and visual information from the
project, scientific commentaries, design proposals, and records of the dialogues. It
introduces the three materials – metal, plastic, and wood, and at the same timeoffers proposals for global manufacturing within a “grand scale of time.” The
BCCKS version that can be accessed online or as a hard-copy book.
Planning and Production: Miraikan, Department of Design, Tokyo University of theArts, Produced by: Miraikan

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Research Facilities
Research Facilities have been established in Miraikan. Multiple research projects are permanently stationed at the far
end of the hallway of the Permanent Exhibitions on floors three to five, and daily research and science
communication activities take place. With the goal of widely exhibiting the fields of cutting-edge science andtechnology, the wall of each laboratory is made of glass, so that visitors can see the activities of the researchers fromthe exhibition floors.

The introduction of ongoing projects

Research Director

Communicative Intelligent Project

Ishiguro Hiroshi
Graduate School of Engineering Science, Osaka
University

xDiversity Project

Ochiai Yoichi
Faculty of Library, Information and Media Science,
University of Tsukuba

Unveil & Upgrade Human Movement Performance Project

Kawakami Yasuo
Faculty of Sport Sciences; Human Performance
Laboratory, Comprehensive Research Organization,
Waseda University

Exploring the Wonderful World of Children Project

Yamaguchi K. Masami
Department of Psychology, Chuo University

Cyber Living Lab − Embodied Media Project

Minamizawa Kouta
Keio University Graduate School of Media Design

Sustainable Biotechnology Project

Watanabe Kazuya
Laboratory of Bioenergy Science and Technology,
School of Life Sciences, Tokyo University of
Pharmacy and Life Sciences

Project toward Smart Soft-Manufacturing Revolution

Furukawa Hidemitsu
Soft and Wet matter Engineering Laboratory(SWEL), Yamagata University

Human Organoid Project

Takebe Takanori
Institute of Research, Tokyo Medical and Dental
University

Mitochondrial Biogenesis ProjectEndo Toshiya
Faculty of Life Sciences, Kyoto Sangyo University

This project is creating a new field of study composed of dialogue engagement and rapport
research, communication understanding and generation research, behavioral decision model
estimation research, and human-machine social norms research. It will become a new research
topic that is needed to realize a society where humans, intelligent robots and information media
coexist.
This project intends to overcome physical and mental disabilities through the combination of man
and machine, using AI technology to integrate personal optimized technology and technologies
relating to space, sight, sound, and tactile feedback.

We aim to elucidate the mechanism of human body movement, build science to develop potential
physical abilities, and propose concrete methodologies.

We will discover the world of children through experiments to think about what kind of environmentis best for babies and children to support the diverse development of each child who will adapt to
the future society.

This project aims to create future media technologies that record, share, enhance, and even create
the kind of experiences that we have through our bodies.

This project will conduct research for the development of bioprocesses to produce clean hydrogenenergy from food wastes as a representative of sustainable biotechnology, and step up outrearch
activities to enhance social awareness of sustainable biotechnology.

This project is advancing material and process innovation research to realize the conceptof a Convenience Factory where materials and processing are directly connected to digitalmanufacturing.

This project is conducting the following three major research goal using miniature organs, aka"organoids," from human stem cells such as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).

This project aims to reveal the entire picture and regulation mechanisms of the structure andfunctional networks of dynamically working mitochondria, by making use of various techniquesof structural biology.

As of April 2023

*Please visit our website (https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/research/facilities/) for more details.
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Shop/Viewing Lounge
At Miraikan, there is the Museum Shop on the 1F and the Viewing Lounge on the 7F.

■Museum Shop (1F)

■Viewing Lounge / Restaurant (7F)

In addition to Miraikanʼs original goods, experiment kits,
there are numerous goods related to science that can beenjoyed by all ages.

This is a resting space, where you can see all the way
from Odaibaʼs surroundings to Tokyo Tower. It also
includes a self-service cafeteria.

Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Every Tuesday *Same as Miraikan s closed days

Opening hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Every Tuesday *Same as Miraikan s closed days

*Business hours are subject to change depending on the season.

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Design and Characteristics
Miraikan is designed based on the concept of creating a place for exchanges between people, and also between people
and science and technology. To enhance this exchange, various measures were implemented in terms of technique anddesign.

Sleek glass that symbolizes a facility
opened to everyone

Dynamic space

A transparent exterior is created as transparent reinforced glass

vaulted open zone. Escalators and successive flights of stairs

is used for the east to north side which is less influenced bynaturally join the floors from the entrance to the 6th floor.

The entrance and Symbol Zone bathed in natural light is adirect sunlight. Heat resistant semi-transparent glass is used forthe west side which faces the sunset. (Photo depicts the front.)

Flexible exhibition space

Through-holesintervals. The front on the east side is an atrium from the 1st to

the building. There are “Light Towers” that receive light fromthe 6th floor while the areas from the 3F to the 5F are connectedrooftop sunlight autoguider and “Wind Towers” that supply freshby a gently sloping ramp.

air and provide ventilation.

The exhibition space is wide while columns are situated at 30 m

Ten towers have been inserted as if they were vertically piercing

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Architecture/equipment Specification■ Architectural Specification
Facility Name:

Miraikan

Address:

2-3-6, Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064

Designer’s supervision:

Nikken Sekkei/Kume Sekkei design joint-venture group

Design cooperation:

Landscape: George Hargreaves (only basic plan), Sign: Hiromura design office, Lighting: LPA

Term of construction:

December 1999 - March 2001

District:

Fireproof district, light-industrial district

Building-to-land ratio:

46.51% (Standard 60%)

Floor-area ratio:

177.71% (Standard 200%)

Road width:

West 40m, North 20 m

Area:

Site area: 19,636.65 m²
Building area: 9,133.59 m²
Floor space: approx. 40,744.03 m² (including parking area)

Parking Area:

Area: 5,737.84 m² / Number of cars that can be parked: 175 cars (2 car spaces for the disabled)

Height:Eave Height: 42 m, Height at highest point: 45 m, Standard floor height: 4.5 m, Ceiling height: 8.0 m(standard exhibition room), 3.0 m (Research room), Entrance vaulted space: 25 m (partial 39 m),
Exhibition space standard ceiling height: 8 m (subcallosal area 6 m)

Measurement:

Major span 30 m x 6 m

Number of floors:

2 underground, 8 above ground, 1 penthouse

Structure:

Steel construction partially steel concrete

Pile/foundation:

Rotation steel-pipe pile/non-land removal press-in method■Facility/equipment Specification
Air conditioning:

Air-conditioning system: single duct system, single duct + FCU system, air cooled package method
Heat source: District heating and cooling

Sanitary installation:

Water supply: pressure water service system (Clean water/gray water)
Hot-water supply: Central method (District heating and cooling), individual method combined
Water discharge: General sewage water/gray water, experiment-related water discharge

Electric installation:

Power receiving system: 22 kV 50 Hz 3 lines SNW method
Installed capacity: 2,000 kVA x 3
Contract electric power: 1,700 kW
Standby power supply: Gas turbine generator 6.6 kV 50 Hz 1,250 kVA

Fire-prevention equipment:

Direct-current power-supply system, alarm system for fire/smoke/gas leak, emergency broadcasting system, lightning
protection system, space lighting system for emergency/rescue use, fire extinguishing sprinkler system (closed
type/discharge type/pre-action type), foam extinguishing system, nitrogen gas extinguishing system/smoke exhaust:
natural smoke exhaust, mechanical smoke exhaust

Others:Waste treatment system, district heating and cooling receiving system

Elevators:

Passenger elevator (exhibition zone): can hold 24 people 105 m/min x 2
Passenger elevator (backyard/emergency use) can hold 17 people 105 m/min x 2
Passenger/loading elevator (backyard/emergency use) can hold 17 people 105 m/min x 2
Loading elevator (backyard): Load capacity 6,000 kg 30 m/min x 1
Passenger elevator (parking area): Can hold 11 people 45 m/min x 1
Escalator (introduction zone): Width 1,200 mm 9,000 people/hour 30 m/min 10 escalators

Disposal of goods:

Equipment hatch valid open space: W 5,250 mm x H 4,000 mm or W 3,750 mm x H 4,000 mm

Room temperature/humidity:

Temperature: Constantly 17ºC - 28ºC, Humidity: Constantly 40% - 70%

Security precaution:

TV monitor: Situated everywhere (including the parking area, etc.)
Monitoring place: 1F Disaster control center
Security guards: Stationed 24 hours

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Location & Directions■ From the Airport
・From the Tokyo International Airport(Haneda Airport)
By train | about 50min.
By car | about 20min.

・From Narita Airport

By train | about 100min.
By car | about 60min.

■ Train・Tokyo Waterfront New Transit YURIKAMOME:
5 minute walk from "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal station" /4 minute walk from "Telecom Center station"

・Tokyo Waterfront Area Rapid Transit RINKAI LINE:
15 minute walk from "Tokyo Teleport station"■ Car
By Metropolitan Expressway
・5 minutes to Miraikan from the Daiba Ramp exit on the Route No. 11 of the Metropolitan Expressway
・4 minutes to Miraikan from the Rinkai-fukutoshin Ramp exit on the Bay Shore Route of the Metropolitan Expressway
・7 minutes to Miraikan from the Ariake Ramp exit on the Bay Shore Route of the Metropolitan Expressway

Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan / Tel: +81-3-3570-9151

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Data of Visitors(■ Transition in the numbers of visitors
Nos. ofvisitors)

1,466,367
1,423,118

1,400,000

1,358,387

1,200,000
1,150,746
1,075,427
1,024,242

1,008,404

1,000,000
907,921913,759
857,191

800,000

778,629

795,497
726,943

712,426

617,090

600,000

628,184

579,198

577,953545,020429,361

400,000

220,971

200,000
139,897

0

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
(Fiscal Year)■ Breakdown by age (FY2022)
Infant8%Students in
Elementary school
16%
Adults49%

Students in
Junior high9%18 years old
and under 18%
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