On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the “Wednesday Night Science Café,” organized by the Tsukuba Science Tour Office, was held at the event space co-en in front of Tsukuba Station. This café is a science communication event designed to make science feel more accessible to the public. It is jointly planned by research and educational institutions in Tsukuba City and has been held every Wednesday evening from December 3, 2025, to March 4, 2026.
From January 28 to 30, 2026 (Wednesday through Friday), the 20th Renewable Energy World Exhibition & Forum (RE2026) was held at Tokyo Big Sight. JIRCAS introduced its latest research findings related to biomass utilization.