JIRCAS Report 2025
Mini-Lecture Videos from JIRCAS Open House 2025 Now Available
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) has released two mini-lecture videos from the JIRCAS Open House 2025, held on April 19 (Saturday) , on YouTube's “JIRCAS channel."
We extend our sincere apologies to those who were looking forward to the live broadcast, which could not be delivered as planned due to unforeseen network issues on the day of the event.
JIRCAS Hosts First In-Person Open House in Six Years—Experience Global Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries!
As part of Science and Technology Week, JIRCAS held its first in-person open house event in six years on April 19, 2025 (Saturday).
JIRCAS Participates in the Pre-Event for Science and Technology Week: "TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025"
On April 12, 2025 (Saturday), JIRCAS participated in the “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025" held at Tsukuba Center Square (hosted by Tsukuba Machinaka Design). The event was blessed with good weather, and the venue was filled with the joyful voices of children as many research institutes set up interactive booths.
Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) Chair Visits JIRCAS – Sharing Progress and Future Prospects of the Regenerative Agriculture Project
On April 11, 2025 (Friday), Dr. Amit Roy, Chair of the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), along with President SUZUKI Shuichi, former President KITANAKA Makoto, and other representatives, visited JIRCAS.
SATREPS Oil Palm Trunk Project’s Technological Achievement “PALM LOOP®" Adopted as Interior Material for Osaka-Kansai Expo
At the Panasonic Group pavilion, “Nomo no Kuni," at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo, the innovative “PALM LOOP®"—developed through the SATREPS Oil Palm Trunk (OPT) Project—has been adopted as an interior material for the VIP reception room, showcasing a significant technological achievement.
[2025 Science and Technology Week] Pre-Event “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025" Exhibition Announcement
On April 12 (Sat), we will participate in the “TSUKUBA SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PRE EVENT 2025," hosted by Tsukuba Machinaka Design, at Tsukuba Center Square.