JIRCAS Report
Future Science Talent Academy – 13th Session: First-Year Students from Sakushin Gakuin High School Visit JIRCAS
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, 36 first-year students from the Top Advanced Course and Advanced Course Departments of Sakushin Gakuin High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 13th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
Future Science Talent Academy – 12th Session: First-Year Students from Tochigi Prefectural Moka High School Visit JIRCAS
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, 40 first-year students from Tochigi Prefectural Moka High School visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) for the 12th session of the Future Science Talent Academy.
Technical Workshop on Water Management for Methane Emission Reduction in Paddy Fields Held at the Royal University of Agriculture, Cambodia
On September 17, 2025, a technical workshop on water management for methane emission reduction in paddy fields was held at the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as part of the RiceGX-SATREPS project led by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS).
Senior Researcher UEDA Yoshiaki Selected as Recipient of the 2025 Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences, Achievement Award for Young Scientists
Dr. UEDA Yoshiaki, Senior Researcher in the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division at the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 (The 24th) Japan Prize in Agricultural Sciences, Achievement Award for Young Scientists.
Miyako District Sugarcane Technicians Association Members Visit the Tropical Agriculture Research Front
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, a group of 20 members of the Miyako District Sugarcane Technicians Association visited the Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF). The association consists of personnel involved in sugarcane production in the Miyako region, including representatives from local sugar mills, municipal offices, prefectural extension divisions, and JA (Japan Agricultural Cooperatives). The group engages in information exchange and technical discussions regarding regional sugarcane production and actively conducts field visits to production areas outside their islands. This visit was arranged at the request of the Yaeyama Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Promotion Center’s Agricultural Improvement and Extension Division.
Showcasing SATREPS Bolivia Research Achievements at the Osaka-Kansai Expo — The Wisdom of the Andes and the Technology of Japan: Supporting the Future of Food and Environment
On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) and the Embassy of the Plurinational State of Bolivia in Japan co-hosted a public event titled “The Wisdom of the Andes and the Technology of Japan: Supporting the Future of Food and the Environment” at the Pop-up Stage Inner East at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The event showcased the research achievements of the SATREPS Bolivia Project and highlighted the richness of Bolivian agriculture and food culture.
Participation in the “Joint Information Session on Research Institutions for Doctoral Students” Organized by the University of Tsukuba
On Monday, September 29, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated as an exhibitor in the “Joint Information Session on Research Institutions for Doctoral Students” held at the Tsukuba International Congress Center, hosted by the University of Tsukuba. This event, held for the first time this year, was designed to help doctoral students gain a better understanding of the work conducted at domestic research institutions and to support their future career development.
Research Findings on the Superfood "Quinoa" Project Showcased at Global Festa JAPAN 2025
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated in “Global Festa JAPAN 2025,” an international cooperation event held on September 27 (Sat) and 28 (Sun), 2025, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba (Triangular Plaza) in Tokyo. Organized by the Global Festa JAPAN 2025 Executive Committee, this event is one of Japan’s largest platforms for showcasing international cooperation efforts, and this year welcomed a total of 14,508 visitors over two days.
Dialogue with UAE Zayed Foundation Executives on Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, a delegation from the Zayed Charitable & Humanitarian Foundation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), led by Deputy Director General H.E. Mohanna Al Muhairi, visited the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS). They held discussions with President KOYAMA Osamu and other officials on potential collaboration in the field of sustainable agriculture in Africa.
Future Science Talent Academy – 11th Session: Online Lecture for First-Year Students of Aichi Prefectural Meiwa Senior High School Junior High Division
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) held the 11th session of the Future Science Talent Academy in an online format. A total of 99 first-year students from the Junior High Division of Aichi Prefectural Meiwa Senior High School participated in the lecture, which was themed “Knowledge Needed for Biological Observation and Perspectives for Inquiry-Based Learning.”