Explore the Academy so far

Future Science Talent Academy – 6th Session: 8th Graders from Kenkyugakuen Junior High School in Tsukuba Experience Research on Soybean Rust Resistance

On Thursday, July 24, 2025, as part of the 6th session of the Future Science Talent Academy, two 8th grade students from Kenkyugakuen Junior High School in Tsukuba visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) to experience research comparing rust resistance in soybean varieties.

Future Science Talent Academy – 5th Session: 2nd-Year Students from Shizuoka Municipal High School’s Science Inquiry Course Visit JIRCAS

On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, as part of the 5th session of the Future Science Talent Academy, 15 second-year students from the Science Inquiry Course at Shizuoka Municipal High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).

Future Science Talent Academy – 4th Session: 2nd-Year Students from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School Visit JIRCAS

On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 29 second-year students from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) as part of their “Tsukuba Science Tour.”

Future Science Talent Academy – 3rd Session: Technical Guidance on Blue Crab Aquaculture Research at Marine Science High School

On June 19 (Thursday) and 20 (Friday), 2025, the third session of the Future Science Talent Academy, organized by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), was held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Marine Science High School. The school has been conducting student-led research for several years on seed production and land-based aquaculture of blue crabs (Portunidae). This session was held to support and enhance those efforts.

Future Science Talent Academy – 2nd Session: First-Year Students from Tokyo Metropolitan High School of Science and Technology Visit JIRCAS

On May 29, 2025 (Thursday), 31 first-year students from the Tokyo Metropolitan High School of Science and Technology visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Science Tour."

Future Science Talent Academy – 1st Session: First-Year Students from Johoku High School Visit JIRCAS

On April 14, 2025 (Monday), 44 first-year students and one teacher from Johoku High School in Tokyo visited JIRCAS as part of their “Tsukuba Science Tour."