The JIRCAS Open House Day was held on April 21-22, 2017 in conjunction with the nationwide observance of the Science and Technology Week. The two-day event featured poster exhibits introducing the research achievements of JIRCAS, mini-lectures on issues affecting agriculture and the environment, tropical fruit tasting, shrimp research facility tour, quinoa biomass exhibition, fitting and photography of national costumes from around the world, distribution of Hibiscus and pineapple seedlings, goldfish-scooping, quiz competitions etc.

Six topics were presented by researchers at the mini-lecture session with a Q&A portion. The panel exhibition introduced the research achievements of the projects in each program in collaboration with overseas research organizations, and provided a venue for interaction with the general public.

Although it was cloudy weather during the 2-day event, a total of 2,023 visitors came including 968 on the first day and 1,055 on the second day.