Table of Contents
ProfileWhat is Miraikan? � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2
History  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3
Miraikan Vision 2030 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4-5
Organization Outline  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6
Management Operation of Miraikan  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7
Honorary Members of Miraikan � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8
Permanent Exhibition Supervisors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9-10
List of Facilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11

Exhibitions & Activities
Permanent Exhibition“Explore the frontiers”5F � � � � � � � � 12
Permanent Exhibition“Create your future”3F  � � � � � � � � � 13
Permanent Exhibition“Discover your Earth”(1, 3, 5F) � � � � � � 14
Dome Theater � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 15
Activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 16
Archive of Special Exhibitions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 17-18
Distribution of large-scale images  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 19
Science Communicators � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 20
Volunteers  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 21

ResearchResearch Facilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 22
Miraikan Accessibility Lab.  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 23

Basic Information
User Guide  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

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Membership � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 26
Shop/Viewing Lounge  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 27
Design and Characteristics� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 28
Architecture/Equipment Specification � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 29
Location & Directions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 30
Data of Visitors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 31

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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 thetechnological progress 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 theglobe, cell division, various terrestrial networks (people and people, information) and the motion of electrons.

■ Official Partner

Asahi Kasei Corporation

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History
Miraikan is a national science museum that opened in Tokyo Academic Park in 2001 as a base for deepening
the understanding of science and technology. This is pursuant to the aims of the Basic Law on Science andTechnology passed in 1995, and the 1996 Science and Technology Basic Plan.
December 1998

Decided on the construction of the“ Tokyo Academic Park.”

Three ministries and agencies, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, andthe Science and Technology Agency*1 jointly decided on the construction of the“Tokyo Academic Park ”at thecenter of the Metropolitan Waterfront Subcenter. The Japan Science and Technology Corporation afﬁliated with
the Science and Technology Agency*2 then decided to create a facility for providing scientiﬁc and technologicalinformation 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 the Ministry of Economy, Trade andIndustry (METI) were established through the Central Government Reform.
*2 In April 2015, became the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).

March 2000

General Supervising Committee was established.

September“ National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)”was selected as

October

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

July 9th, 2001

Miraikan opened.

July 2004

Establishment of Honorary Membership of Miraikan

2006

Formulated the slogan“ Science Changes People；People Change Worlds”

October 2010

Change in Miraikan’s management system

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. (Renamed“Advisory Committee of Miraikan”in 2022)

the ofﬁcial name since it succinctly captures the motivating concept.

By taking the result of the Government Revitalization Unit’s 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. Signed“ Tokyo Protocol”.

April 2021

Asakawa Chieko was appointed as the position of the Chief Executive Director.

July 2022
November 2023

Announced Miraikan Vision 2030. Formulated the slogan,“ Mirai can ＿！ The future is ours to fulﬁll.”

Major renewal of the permanent exhibitions

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Miraikan Vision 2030
■ Statement

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. Let’s get started, together!

■ Slogan

Mirai can ＿！
The future is ours to fulﬁll.
This is our slogan to become a place that gathers the many futures, dreamed by many people, and transform
those dreams into reality, through the help of an all inclusive, diverse group of people. The blank that follows“Miraican”represents our hope that you will imagine the future you want to achieve.

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■ Five initiatives to achieve Miraikan’s Vision 2030
We will bring together diverse people and utilize cutting-edge science and technology to make a future thateach of us envisions come true. In order to become such a“platform for creating the future,”we will work on thefollowing ﬁve initiatives.
1. Envisioning People’s Future
We will develop science communication activities such as exhibitions and events to encourage people to think‘Society,’‘Earth,’and
about the future as their own. Our starting points will be the four themes of‘Life,’‘Frontier,’which explore the future, brought about by advanced science and technology.
2. Shaping the Future
In addition to exhibitions and events, visitors at Miraikan can experience cutting-edge research anddevelopment, and demonstration experiments for future society. Our aim is to become a‘ testing groundfor the future society’by promoting collaboration and co-creation with various stakeholders, including
researchers, companies, and local governments.
3. Creating Together
We aim to create a system that allows people from all walks of life to connect and participate in creating thefuture. We do this through our membership program and digital platforms such as apps and the web. By
building an ongoing relationship with Miraikan, we hope to promote proactive engagement.
4. Cultivating Future Creators
Science communicators have the role of‘People who Create the Future’by fostering interest in scienceand technology through explanations and dialogues. They also coordinate demonstration experiments andproblem-solving activities where stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds can gather and co-create.
5. Sustainability and Accessibility
We believe it is our social responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and improve accessibility.
Additionally, we will actively experiment with new technologies to promote innovative practices. As a rolemodel museum, we aim to contribute to society by practicing, communicating, and disseminating our activities
in both areas.

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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

Last Update: April 2024

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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 (Professor, Institute for Future Initiatives, The University of Tokyo)
Kataoka Mami (Director, Mori Art Museum)
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 News Reporter, Japan Broadcasting Corporation Kyoto Station)

Last Update: April 2024

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Honorary Members of Miraikan
This Honorary Membership was established in July 2004 as it commemorated the museum’s 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■ Planetary Crisis■ Nanairo Quest— The Stories of the Future of Living with Robots- To Continue Living on This Earth
Takeuchi Kazuhiko
Emori Seita

Ando Takeshi
Shiose Takayuki■ Understanding the Universe through Neutrinos■ Hello! Robots■ Study of Elementary Particles and the Universe■ Park of Aging

Kajita Takaaki

Motegi Tsuyoshi

with a Particle Accelerator
Yamauchi Masanori

Arai Hidenori
Inatomi Tsutomu
Uchida Yasue
Sakurai Takashi■ This is ISS, go ahead

Mohri Mamoru■ A Hands-On Model of the Internet■ Earth Environment and Me

Murai Jun
Sato Masaaki

Funaoka Masamitsu
Iida Tetsunari
Kudoh Akihiko
Taguchi Seiichi
Tajika Eiichi
Taniguchi Masatsugu
Tsunematsu Toshihide
ichi
Fujino Jun’Matsumoto Ken’ichiro
Motojima Osamu
Yasui Itaru■ Backward from the Future

Ohgaki Shinichiro
Katsukawa Toshio
Kibe Nobuko
Hanaki Keisuke
Hiroi Yoshinori
Matsuhashi Ryuji
Miyasako Masaaki
Yamamoto Yuji

■ Stories of One, Everyone, and You■ Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital

Matsuzawa Tetsuro
Hironaka Naoyuki

Ochiai Yoichi
Ito Asa
Kato Shinpei
Goto Masataka
Sugiyama Masashi
Nobori Daiyuu■ CELLS in Progress

Asashima Makoto
Yamanaka Shinya
CiRA
Okano Hideyuki
Saitou Mitinori
Sakurai Hidetoshi
Nakauchi Hiromitsu
Nakagawa Masato
Yamada Shigehito■ The tearoom going from zero to one

The Passage of Ra
Immersive NFT - From ephemeral moment todigital eternity
Ito Junji■ Mission Survival: 10 Billion

Mohri Mamoru
Oshitani Hitoshi
Kishimoto Atsuo
Tajika Eiichi

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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 yourfuture”on 3F, and“Explore the frontiers”on 5F.

Dome Theater

6-7F

Hemisphere dome theater where All Sky images andplanetariums can be enjoyed.

Special Exhibition Zone
a, b

1F

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

Communication Lobby

3F

Curiosity Field

1F

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

300㎡

7F

It is a space that can hold 292 people and it is suitable forsymposiums, etc.

400㎡

Conference Rooms

7F

Our meeting rooms include rooms that can be ﬂexibly
shifted between a classroom format and a theater format,
as well as the Jupiter Room and Neptune Room with anice view.

Innovation Hall

7F

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

“Curiosity Field”is made of ﬁve activity areas for children

to enjoy experiments and creating, as well as a space forparents.

600㎡
3F: 2874㎡
5F: 2213㎡
234㎡
1,510㎡[a:720㎡ , b:790㎡ ]600㎡■ Facility Rentals
Miraikan Hall

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

195㎡
Moon：19㎡
Phobos：21㎡
Deimos：22㎡
Io：22㎡
Europa：12㎡
Ganymede：22㎡
Titan：14㎡
Triton：14㎡

7F

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

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.

105㎡

Waiting Rooms■ 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, theEarth’s environment and all the life nurtured within, as well as our solar system, and the universe. Looking
back on the universe’s history that spans 13.8 billion years, how did humans begin, and how are we living andinteracting with the world around us? By taking a scientiﬁc viewpoint, we can think from a broad perspective on
which path we should follow to the future.

This is ISS, go ahead

Planetary Crisis- To Continue Living on This Earth

Mission Survival: 10 Billion

Many Small Insights = Major Discoveries

Stories of One, Everyone, and You

CELLS in Progress

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 andlifestyles, 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 spaceprovides a projection of a future society as we search for knowledge that will enable us to continue our prosperous
lives.

Nanairo Quest — The Stories of the
Future of Living with Robots

Hello! Robots

Park of Aging

Digitally Natural - Naturally Digital

A Hands-On Model of the Internet

Nobel Q
— Questions from Nobel Laureates

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
exhibit of Miraikan, as well as Geo-Scope, Geo-Prism, and Geo-Palette, offer visitors the opportunity to view adiverse range of scientiﬁc information related to the Earth. By examining the“tsunagari”(connections) among thevarious lifeforms in the Earth’s ecosystem, as well as the“tsunagari”that has developed between human beingsand the Earth through the Earth’s 4.6 billion years of history, attempt to position the existence of human beings,
and of ourselves, within the framework of the Earth’s large-scale“tsunagari.”This concept encompasses all thepermanent exhibitions of Miraikan.

■ Symbol Exhibit Geo-Cosmos
The Geo-Cosmos is the symbol exhibit of Miraikan that realistically projects
the ﬁgure of the Earth shining in space, with a pixel resolution that exceeds
10 million. Upgraded with the latest LED panels, the Geo-Cosmos createsa 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 datacollected 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 andsimulations 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 frommultiple cameras.

■ Geo-PaletteThis digital content allows you to draw your own world map based ona host of information related to the countries and regions of the world.
s environment and human
You can uncover many aspects of the Earth’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 Japan’s 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©Miraikan■ 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 in fulldome 3D, with this active shutter 3D system.

“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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Activities
We provide talks and tours on a variety of science & technology topics. These activities include workshops whereparticipants can deepen their thinking, and discussion events involving experts and the general public.

■ Regular Activities
Held regularly are talks, workshops, experimentlabs, exhibition tours, and programs for schools.

■ Seasonal Activities
The museum holds events on the latest topics
in science and technology, as well as themes
currently in the spotlight■ Activities in collaboration with researchers
Miraikan holds talks and events with researchersand specialists from a wide range of ﬁelds,
including on current projects at Research
Facilities.

■ App/E-book
We provide applications as well as free e-books that provide access to the scientiﬁc data provided by research
institutes.
GEO-SCOPE Search for the EarthThis is the e-book version of the Geo-Scope permanent exhibition in Miraikan that allows you to explore the Earth.
(Launch in 2016, Free of charge, Available on Apple books)
Miraikan Notebook
Smartphone App with 3 features to help you make the most of the exhibits in Miraikan.
(Launch in 2016, Free of charge, Available on App Store and Google Play)
Scientiﬁc Dialogues
Based on the contents of the“Earth: Materials for Design – Design x Science Dialogue”project held at Miraikan
in 2010, this book is a comprehensive summary of data and visual information from the project.
(Launch in 2011, Planned and Produced by Miraikan, Department of Design of Tokyo University of the Arts,
Available on BCCKS)

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

Robot Meme
2001/12/1 〜 2002/2/11

Sound Bum Project
2002/10/2 〜 10/21

Exploration of Time
2003/3/19 〜 6/30

Beyond Fibers
2004/6/30 〜 8/31

F.C.R.B. Stadium Project
2005/4/23 〜 8/15

LOVE STORIES
2005/4/23 〜 8/15

SCIENCE TUNNEL
2005/9/16 〜 11/17

science + ﬁction
2005/12/10 〜 2006/2/27

Brain!
2006/3/18 〜 5/31

Warnings from Mammoth
2006/7/1 〜 9/3

6.5 billions Survival
2006/10/29 〜 2007/2/5

Science News! from Asia
2007/6/2 〜 9/2

UNDERGROUND
2007/9/22 〜 2008/1/28

The Science of Aliens
2008/3/20 〜 6/16

Pterosaurs
2008/6/28 〜 8/31

Science in Haunted House
2009/4/22 〜 6/22

It s a Tasty World
2009/11/21 〜 2010/3/22

Your Future, Your Future Self
2010/3/20 〜 5/10

Science in Haunted House 2
2010/3/10 〜 5/31

DORAEMON s Scientiﬁc Future
2010/6/12 〜 9/27

Theo Jansen
2010/12/9 〜 2011/2/14

Making of Tokyo Sky Tree®
2011/6/11 〜 2011/10/2

UMESAO Tadao
2011/12/21 〜 2012/2/20

The End of the World
2012/3/10 〜 2012/6/11

The World of Manga Experienced
Through Science
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 in collaboration witha number of external organizations. We do so while focusing on changes and new 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

The SEKAI-ICHI
2013/12/7 〜 2013/5/6

Toilet!? ̶ Human Waste& Earth s Future
2014/7/2 〜 10/5

Dance! Art Exhibition! and Learn
and Play! teamLab Future Park
2014/11/29 〜 2015/5/10

Pokémon Lab
2015/7/8 〜 2015/10/12

GAME ON
2016/3/2 〜 2016/5/30

The NINJA- who were they?
2016/6/2 〜 2016/10/10

The Art of Disney The Magic of Animation
2017/4/8 〜 2017/9/24

MOVE! into the wildlife
2017/11/29 〜 2018/4/8

Detective Conan:
Scientiﬁc Investigation
2018/4/18 〜 2018/7/8

Design Ah! Exhibition inTOKYO
2018/7/19 〜 2018/10/18

The Under Construction- Is It Safe to Enter!? Heavy
Machinery in Use!
2019/2/8 〜 2019/5/19

The Mammoth
2019/6/7 〜 2019/11/4

Disaster and Future- 10 Years after the Great
East Japan Earthquake 2021/3/6 〜 2021/3/28

SuperHuman
This is my body2021/7/17 〜 2021/9/5

You and Robots- What is it to be Human?
2022/3/18 〜 2022/8/31

Online Video Creators
2022/10/8 〜 2023/4/2

NEO Life on the Moon
– A New Era of Space Exploration
2023/4/28 〜 2023/9/3

As of April 2024
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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 and international
science museums.

For further details please visit our website.
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Science Communicators
The Science Communicators of Miraikan come from many backgrounds. Their role is to communicate informationand ideas about science and technology in an easy-to-understand manner, and to consider issues such as thestate of science and technology and how to build a future, while engaging in dialogue with people from many
areas of society.

■ Engaging in dialogues and conducting demonstrations on the exhibition floors
Science Communicators engage in dialogue with visitors and conduct talks on the latest topics in the ﬁeldof science. In addition to communicating knowledge on the exhibition ﬂoors, they also engage in in-depth
conversations with visitors while, together, thinking about various issues. By listening to views from a wide
range of people, SCs gain new insights that are shared with scientists in the ﬁeld, resulting in the creation of
innovative solutions.

■ Planning and production of exhibitions and events
Science Communicators tailor cutting-edge science and technology research to ﬁt a permanent exhibition or
special exhibition format, in order to create an enjoyable experience for everyone. SCs also organize events
where researchers on the forefront of their ﬁelds and other experts converse with the general public. SCs also
create opportunities for the general public to participate in research and to develop projects.

■ Collaboration with society, and dissemination of scientific information
The work of Science Communicators is not confined to the premises of Miraikan. They collaborate withpeople of all backgrounds from Japan and abroad, create spaces for dialogue and cooperation, and engage
in scientific communication activities to contribute to a future society. They also disseminate scientificinformation through TV and other media appearances, and write articles for publication on the Internet,
newspapers, magazines, and blogs.

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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.
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Giving explanations on the exhibits
Experiment support at the Science Workshop
Holding of original planned events by volunteers
Support for Events, etc.
Playing an active role in other various activities

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Research Facilities
Miraikan also has Research Facilities under the same roof, and are located behind the exhibition zones on the
3rd to 5th ﬂoors. These labs feature a number of projects that conduct research on cutting-edge science andtechnology. Using Miraikan as an experimental base, together with visitors, research activities involves futurefacing research and development, and including demonstration experiments and exchange events.

The introduction of ongoing projects
Avatar Symbiotic Society Project

By using Cybernetic Avatars (CAs) technologies, this project focuses on
expanding peoples physical, cognitive, and perceptual abilities, and create asociety where everyone will be able to recognize and connect with each otherand live better, together.

xDiversity ProjectThis 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, andtactile feedback.

Research Director
Ishiguro Hiroshi

Graduate School of Engineering Science,
Osaka University

Ochiai Yoichi

Research and Development Center for Digital
Nature,University of Tsukuba

Unveil & Upgrade Human Movement Performance Project

Kawakami Yasuo

Exploring the Wonderful World of Children Project

Yamaguchi K. Masami

Cyber Living Lab － Embodied Media Project

Minamizawa Kouta

Sustainable Biotechnology Project

Watanabe Kazuya

Project toward Smart Soft-Manufacturing Revolution

Furukawa Hidemitsu

Human Organoid Project

Takebe Takanori

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

This project discovers the world of children through experiments, andreconsider what environment is the best for children to support the diverse
development of each child who will be adapted 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 ourbodies.

This project conducts research for the development of bioprocesses to produce
clean hydrogen energy from food wastes as a representative of sustainablebiotechnology, and advances outreach activities to enhance social awarenessof sustainable biotechnology.

This project is advancing“material and process innovation”research to realize
the concept of a Convenience Factory where materials and processing aredirectly connected to digital manufacturing.

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

Department of Psychology,
Chuo University

Keio University Graduate School of Media
DesignLaboratory of Bioenergy Science andTechnology, School of Life Sciences, Tokyo
University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences

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

Using miniature organs, aka“organoids,”from human stem cells such as
iPS cells, this project aims to, understand the mechanism of organogenesis,
develop models that reﬂect real organs, and translate technologies into
biomedical application.

Osaka University & Cincinnati Children’s
Hospital Medical Center

Mitochondrial Biogenesis ProjectEndo Toshiya

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

Faculty of Life Sciences,
Kyoto Sangyo University

As of April 2024

*Please visit our website (https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/research/facilities/) for more details.
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Miraikan Accessibility Lab.
“Miraikan Accessibility Lab.”is a consortium-style laboratory. It creates technologies to enable the visually

impaired to live independently, such as being able to move freely about a city and recognize the information
around them.
Together with companies and universities boasting advanced AI and robotics technologies, Miraikan Accecibility
Lab. conducts research and development of products such as the“AI Suitcase”― an autonomous navigation
robot that safely guides users to their destinations while avoiding obstacles.“Touchable”3D Exhibits have been
produced, which automatically provide audio commentary in conjunction with hand movements.
By allowing visitors to experience technologies like these at Miraikan and consider the possibilities and challengesof new technologies, we facilitate their implementation in society in the near future.
Participating Organizations：
IBM Japan, Ltd.
Faculty of Science and Engineering, Waseda University
NOMURA Co., Ltd.

“Touchable”3D model of the Miraikan building

AI Suitcase

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User Guide 1

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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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Shop/Viewing Lounge
Experience automated AI checkout, product descriptions from digital personas, and more. In addition to unique
Miraikan goods, you’ll ﬁnd experiment kits, books on science, and science-related items for purchase. Some
items are also available at our online shop.

■ Museum Shop (1F)

■ Viewing Lounge / Restaurant (7F)

Experience automated AI checkout, productdescriptions from digital personas, and more.
In addition to unique Miraikan goods, you’ll ﬁnd
experiment kits, books on science, and sciencerelated items for purchase. Some items are alsoavailable at our online shop.

This is a resting space, where you can see all theway from Odaiba’s 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

Online shop：https://www.miraikanmuseumshop.jp/

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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 oftechnique and design.

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Architecture/Equipment Specification■ Architectural Specification■ Facility/equipment Specification

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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.

■ TrainTokyo 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

Immersive
Fort Tokyo

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

1,400,000

1,200,000

1,000,000

800,000

600,000

400,000

200,000

0■ Breakdown by age (FY2023)

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