JIRCAS Report

Tsukuba Science Outreach Lecture on “Global Food and Nutrition Issues”

On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Dr. SHIRATORI Sakiko (Project Leader, Information and Public Relations Office) delivered a lecture on the theme of “Global Food and Nutrition Issues” at Yatabehigashi Junior High School as part of the Tsukuba Science Outreach Program.

Students from School of Agriculture, Tokai University Visit TARF

On Friday, September 6, 2024, 17 students and two faculty members from Tokai University School of Agriculture visited the Tropical Agriculture Research Front (TARF) as part of their “Comprehensive Agricultural Practicum.”

8th-Grade Students from Tsukuba City Gakuennomori Compulsory Education School Visit JIRCAS for “Workplace Learning Experience”

On July 25-26, 2024 (Thu-Fri), four 8th-grade (2nd-year junior high) students from Tsukuba City Gakuennomori Compulsory Education School visited JIRCAS as part of their “Workplace Learning Experience.” This marks the third visit by students from this school.

Malawi Embassy Delegation Visits JIRCAS

On Friday August 2, 2024, a delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Malawi in Japan, led by Deputy Ambassador Joseph Chikwemba, visited JIRCAS and discussed potential collaborations in agricultural research, focusing on technology development toward building new food systems.

Summer Vacation Events "Children's Visit Day” and Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase (Little Scientists) 2024" Held

On August 1, 2024 (Thu), two events, "Children's Visit Day" and "Tsukuba Chibikko Hakase (Little Scientists) 2024," were held at the lobby on the first floor of JIRCAS main building. The theme of the event was "Let's Learn Together! Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries in Developing Regions."

Kick-off Meeting and Farmer Water Users Community Workshop Held in Pursat Province

On July 31, 2024, a kick-off meeting and Farmer Water Users Community (FWUC) workshop were held in Pursat Province, Cambodia, for the SATREPS project, which began in April this year, aiming to reduce methane emissions from paddy rice fields.

Second-Year Science Students from Yamagata Prefectural Yamagata Minami High School Visit JIRCAS during the Tsukuba Science Tour

On July 31, 2024 (Wed), 40 second-year students from the Science and Mathematics Department of Yamagata Prefectural Yamagata Minami High School, along with two teachers, visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Science Tour."

Second-Year Students from Fukuoka Prefectural Yahata High School Visit JIRCAS during Tsukuba Research and Education City Study Tour

On August 1, 2024 (Thu), 17 second-year science students and one teacher from Fukuoka Prefectural Yahata High School visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Research and Education City Study Tour."

Second-Year Science Exploration Students from Shizuoka City High School Visit JIRCAS

On July 23, 2024 (Tue), 21 second-year Science Exploration students and one teacher from Shizuoka City High School visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Science Tour."

Second-Year Students from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School Visit JIRCAS during Tsukuba Science Tour

On July 19, 2024 (Fri), 31 second-year students and three teachers from Tochigi Prefectural Sano High School visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Science Tour."