On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the SAT Technology Showcase 2026, organized by the Science Academy of Tsukuba (SAT), was held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Two researchers from JIRCAS participated and presented their research findings.

Since 2001, SAT has held the annual Technology Showcase, providing a platform for researchers and engineers from Tsukuba and the greater Tokyo area to share their latest research and technologies and to network across fields. This year, approximately 150 research results were presented by students and public research institutions. In addition to poster presentations, the event included one-minute “indexing presentations” by the presenters and special symposia.

From JIRCAS, Project Leader NAKAMURA Satoshi (Crop, Livestock and Environment Division) delivered a presentation titled “Next-Generation Soil Diagnostic Technology Combining AI and ICP Analysis,” in which he described a technique that uses full-spectrum data to simultaneously and accurately predict a wide range of soil properties. This research was also published as a paper last year.

Additionally, Senior Researcher KOBAYASHI Yasufumi Kobayashi (Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division) gave a presentation titled “Refining Hi-C-Based Genome Assemblies Using Linkage Maps: High-Precision Genomic Resources for Non-Model Plant Quinoa,” in which he reported his research findings on the diversity and genomic foundations of quinoa inbred lines.

At the poster exhibition booths, many attendees listened attentively to the presentations. Visitors included researchers and students seeking information, as well as international graduate students interested in working at JIRCAS. Presentations by high school students were particularly impressive, demonstrating a serious and enthusiastic approach to research.

JIRCAS will continue to actively participate in such exchange opportunities, broadening the platform for researchers to present their work while promoting understanding and recognition of its research activities.