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AIST Open House 2025 - An Unmissable Research Experience

On September 23, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) will open its Tsukuba Center for a special event celebrating science and research. Under the event’s engaging theme, "Let's Talk About Our Love for Research!", attendees will find a range of activities designed to ignite their passion for science.

Highlights of AIST Open House 2025

This year’s event introduces new initiatives, including a collaborative lecture featuring Takumi Yobino, a popular figure from the YouTube channel "Learn University Mathematics and Physics with Yobino-Takumi." The lecture will provide an intriguing dialogue with three current researchers from biology, chemistry, and engineering, diving into deep discussions about research life beyond university studies.

Attendees will also benefit from guided lab tours led by researchers themselves, with an impressive lineup of 25 different courses available and a total capacity for approximately 1,200 participants. This offers a rare opportunity to witness the exciting work happening behind closed doors in various labs.

Additionally, participants can access an activity space where they can engage with groundbreaking research projects. Notably, the lab spaces will host food booths featuring research achievements turned into delicious creations. Here, attendees will be able to taste the fruits of love for science through unique culinary experiences designed around the latest scientific findings.

Entering the AIST Open House 2025

To participate in this fantastic event, pre-registration is mandatory. Details regarding registration will be available on August 8, with entry registration commencing at 4 PM. Reservations for specific activities, such as lectures and lab tours, will begin on August 29.

Offering Diverse Opportunities

Throughout the event, guests can look forward to various activities:
1. Lecture: "Let's Talk About Our Love for Research!"
- A first-of-its-kind dialogue-focused event in AIST’s history, featuring lively exchanges with passionate researchers, guided by Yobino-Takumi.
2. Lab Tours
- Explore 25 unique courses showcasing cutting-edge research, with researchers sharing their insights and experiences.
3. Research Experience Booths
- 18 booths offering hands-on, engaging experiences without prior reservation, allowing attendees to touch and feel the essence of ongoing research.
4. Food Offerings from the Gastronomy Research Institute
- Limited-time menus inspired by scientific research, including innovative creations that delight the palate.
5. Panel Discussions and Consultation Booths
- A chance for visitors to understand what it is like to work at AIST through dynamic discussions and casual meet-and-greets with personnel. Visitors interested in research careers or science-related jobs are encouraged to attend.

Special Gifts for Attendees

Visitors will receive unique souvenirs, including:

• - Researcher Cards that can be received by asking questions, featuring personal insights from researchers.
• - Researcher Comics, beautifully illustrated by AIST's dedicated manga artist, highlighting the compelling narrative of life as a researcher, which will also be distributed as special booklets during the event.

Live Streaming for Those Who Can't Attend

For those unable to participate in person, AIST will host a full-day live stream of the event on Nico Nico Live, offering a chance to virtually engage with the excitement of Open House 2025. Participants can expect an extensive seven-hour energetic broadcast, including backstage tours and live interactions with researchers.

Join us to celebrate the passion for research and nurture the love of science—mark your calendar for September 23, 2025, and get ready to embrace a thrilling adventure at AIST Open House 2025! More details and updates will be available on the official AIST website and social media channels as the date approaches.