Science Tour

The tentative science tour is scheduled to visit the following two places.

1. Tsukuba Space Center (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA)

2. University of Tsukuba

JAXA, Japan's National Research and Development Agency, is charged with overseeing the nation's aerospace progress and advancements. The Tsukuba Space Center, one of JAXA's facilities and Japan's largest aerospace development hub, spearheads rockets' development and operation, as well as practical and engineering satellites to advance space exploration. Visitors are invited to embark on a guided tour of a portion of JAXA's Tsukuba Space Center, affording a unique chance to witness the marvels of space technology in person. One may also have the privilege of viewing the Japanese Experiment Module "Kibo" control room on the International Space Station (ISS). Kindly note that it is imperative to bring photo identification documents such as a passport for the tour. Please remember to bring these necessary items.

Passport

• Within the expiration date or six months of the expiration date

Driver's license

• International driver's license or Japanese driver's license (including temporary driver's license)

• Within the expiration date or six months of the expiration date

Student ID card

Please refer to the following URL for other documents.

The Empowerment Studio, a component of University of Tsukuba's Program in Empowerment Informatics, boasts the world's largest Virtual Reality system, the "Large Space." This cutting-edge facility has garnered recognition for its innovative research in the field, particularly its crown jewel, the "Large Space." The "Large Space" is a large-scale experimental module that projects three-dimensional images onto all surrounding walls and floor surfaces, equipped with motion capture technology and a motion base. This state-of-the-art system can track the movement of people and objects within its vast expanse, thereby creating a realistic illusion of motion and movement within the virtual world.