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FUN+TECH DAY! – An Unforgettable Experience for Kids

JR Central is proud to announce the inaugural 'FUN+TECH DAY!', a captivating event designed especially for children to explore various careers and technologies through engaging experiences. Scheduled to take place on June 7, 2026, this unique event will be held at the Sagamihara City Industrial Hall in Kanagawa.

Overview of the Event

This event aims to provide elementary school students with an opportunity to learn about different professions and technologies by participating in interactive booths set up by various companies and organizations. The focus is on creating an environment that fosters both fun and educational learning experiences, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of urban value along the Linear Central Shinkansen line.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• - Location: Sagamihara City Industrial Hall, 3-12-1 Chuo, Sagamihara,
• - Participation Fee: Free of charge
• - Target Audience: Primarily elementary school students, but also open to preschoolers and middle school students
• - Accompaniment: Parents or guardians are encouraged to accompany younger children.

Booth Activities (Sample)

• - TAISEI Corporation: Experience living on the moon in the future through VR, and get hands-on with the Disaster Recovery Support Vehicle, 'Eagle Atlas'.
• - Preferred Networks: Engage with programming and generative AI in a fun, game-like environment.
• - Daiwa Can Company: Learn about the entire process of can production from creation to delivery, and make your own custom can.
• - Kayaba Co., Ltd.: Discover the workings of hydraulics while having fun operating a simulated excavator.

These experiences are intended to ignite curiosity and inspire the next generation of innovators and professionals from a young age.

Participating Companies

A diverse range of organizations will contribute to this enriching event, including:

• - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
• - Sagamihara City
• - SUS Corporation
• - NTT Docomo Business
• - Various local banks and tech companies

This collaborative initiative highlights the extensive effort to enrich children's education and engagement through vital industry applications, showcasing cutting-edge technology and real-world applications.

Registration Process

Parents can register their children for the event via the following link, with the registration deadline set for June 5, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis: Event Registration Link. Each session will allow approximately 350 participants, so early registration is highly recommended.

Planning and Support

• - Organizer: JR Central
• - Planning and Management: CHEERS Corporation, dedicated to creating engaging experiences for over 35,000 families across various municipal regions in Japan.
• - Support: Sagamihara City
• - Collaboration: TRIP (Tokyo Railway Innovation Partnership), which fosters sustainable innovations in the transportation sector.

Conclusion

'FUN+TECH DAY!' is more than just an event; it's a stepping stone toward exciting possibilities for children, allowing them to explore the realms of technology and creativity. By participating in this initiative, JR Central and its partners hope to not only enlighten young minds but also inspire future generations to pursue various career paths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Encouraging innovation from an early age will benefit not just the children but society as a whole, creating a more informed and capable future generation.