The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), in cooperation with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), exhibited at the “Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show 2026 (MAHA 2026),” held in Malaysia from August 28 to September 1, 2026. JIRCAS showcased research achievements and recent initiatives aimed at the social implementation of next-generation biomass technologies that promote the effective utilization of underutilized biomass resources.

On July 29, 2026, the “Children’s Kasumigaseki Tour Day 2026,” hosted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), was held at the ministry’s headquarters in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. The event attracted numerous visitors, particularly families with children. The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) cooperated in the Tsukuba City exhibition booth titled “Save the Earth with Potato Chip Oil! An SOS from the Tropical Rainforest: Solving Tough Challenges with Cutting-Edge Technology and Innovative Ideas.” Dr. OMORI Keisuke, Director of the Information and Strategy Program at JIRCAS, served as lecturer.