RIKEN BDR Events
On the Open Day, pre-registered particpants can participate in any event they wish to. Please note that some events have limited capacity and require participants to get a numbered ticket that will be distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis on Open Day for participation.
Registration is closed.
< *Registration form is in Japanese. >
<Registration period> 10:00, Tues., Oct. 10 to 15:30, Fri., Nov.3 *Registration will close when capacity is reached.West Area
1 Let's observe samples with an electron microscope
LocationBldg. A 1F
Operate a scanning electron microscope and explore the microscopic world that is not visible to the naked eye.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Numbered tickets distributed on first-come-first-serve basis for first three tours of AM and PM sessions. Ticket draw will be held for latter 4 tours of AM and PM sessions.
Distribution of numbered tickets and ticket draw will be held Bldg. A 1F.
Capacity / time required
1 group/tour
Time required: 15 min.
Time
AM 10:10, 10:30, 10:50, 11:10, 11:30, 11:50, 12:10
PM 13:40, 14:00, 14:20, 14:40, 15:00, 15:20, 15:40
2 Drosophila melanogaster: The most powerful model organism in history
LocationBldg. A 2F
Take a close look at the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, and hear from researchers about how they are used in research.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx. 15 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
3 Welcome to the laboratory working on cutting-edge lung research
LocationBldg. A 6F
Humans breathe air in and out of their lungs roughly 30,000 times a day. Learn about research methods and the latest research revealing how lungs develop in our bodies.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx. 15 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:00
PM session: 15:30
4 Let's take a look at the life cycle of mosquitoes!
LocationBldg. A 7F
Do you know what mosquito larvae look like? Learn some secrets about that pesky mosquito and how they are used in research.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Numbered ticket distributed on first-come-first-serve basis at Bldg. A 7F
Capacity / time required
20 people/tour
Time required: Approx. 25 min.
Time
AM 10:20, 11:00, 11:40
PM 13:50, 14:30, 15:10
5 Color and learn about the mysteries of mosquitoes!
LocationBldg. A 7F
A new “Mosquito” coloring page has been added to the popular Ikimon coloring page collection. Color the picture, and learn the mysteries of the mosquito’s body. We will also be handing out a four-pack set of coloring pages.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
6 Become a C. elegans expert!
LocationBldg. D 2F
Use microscopes or your smartphone to observe different C. elegans worms! Can you distinguish the differences in body shape and behavior? Take the challenging quiz and try to answer all of the questions correctly!
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx. 20 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:00
PM session: 15:30
7 Let’s look at how cells are dynamic!
LocationBldg. D 2F
Cells are dynamic. They are dynamic even when they are stuck to neighboring cells. Let’s take a look at dynamical cells together.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx.15 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
8 Explore a laboratory conducting cutting-edge regenerative research
LocationBldg. C 6F
Get a glimpse of leading research related to making, growing, and designing organs. Guided tours by researchers are also available.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Guided tour requires a numbered ticket distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis. No ticket required for drop-in visits.
Capacity / time required
Guided tour: 15 people/tour
Time required: Approx. 30 min
No limit for drop-in visits.
Time required: Approx. 20 min.
Time
Drop-in visit:
Last admission
AM session: 12:00
PM session: 15:30
Guided tours:
AM 10:30, 11:30
PM 14:00, 15:00
9 Microscope factory tour: How are microscopes built?
LocationBldg. C 2F
Microscopes are essential tools for life science research. Get a peek inside the factory area where researchers are developing state-of-the-art microscopes for research.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Numbered ticket distributed on first-come-first-serve basis at Bldg. C 2F
Capacity / time required
1 group (5 people)/tour
Time required: Approx. 30 min.
Time
AM 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00
PM 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30
10 Ikimon coloring contest “Mosquito” public judging
LocationBldg. C 1F
See all the unique and colorful submissions for the Ikimon “Mosquito" coloring contest. Find the entries that catch your eye!
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Time
AM 10:00-12:30
PM 13:30-16:00
11 Challenge yourself to Ikimon origami!
LocationBldg. C 1F
Use origami to make different model animals that contribute to research! There will also be posters introducing the latest research that use these model animals.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, no ticket required
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
12 RIKEN merchandise sales
LocationBldg.C 1F （also South Area R-CCS 6F)
Get your hands on a variety of official RIKEN merchandise.
Payment by cash only.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:20
PM session: 15:50
East Area
13 Let’s go meet the LabDroid “Maholo”
LocationIIB 3F
Learn how the LabDroid “Maholo” is helping to advance life science research. Spin the lottery wheel to get your ticket to meet “Maholo”! You might even win a chance to push a secret button?!
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Drop-in, spin the lottery wheel to get your ticket to view "Maholo"
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx. 10 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
14 Discover the secrets to creating small organs
LocationIIB 4F
How are organoids, so-called mini-organs, made? What kind of research are they used for?
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Numbered ticket distributed on a first-come-first-serve basis at IIB 4F
Capacity / time required
10 people/tour
Time required: Approx. 20 min.
Time
AM 11:30, 12:00
PM 15:00, 15:30
15 RIKEN Kagakudo 100 Books library lounge
LocationIIB 6F
Browse a collection of books featuring the lives and philosophies of scientists, as well as the fun and wonder of science and nature. Flip through the books that were selected for the Kagakudo 100 Books, a collaborative project between RIKEN and the Editorial Engineering Laboratory Co., Ltd., and other books recommended by BDR researchers.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:20
PM session: 15:50
16 Make your own original science button badge!
LocationIIB 6F
Beautiful! Cute! Cool! Can you guess what the image is? Select an image related to BDR research and make your own unique button badge.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
Capacity / time required
Everyone is welcome
Time required: Approx. 10 min.
Time
Last admission
AM session: 12:15
PM session: 15:45
Common events in East and West areas
17 Quiz rally: Learn more about BDR research
Location5 Locations
(West area) Bldg. A 2F, Bldg. A 6F, Bldg C 6F, Bldg. D 2F
(East area) IIB 3F
Quiz rally goal to claim prize: Bldg. C 1F, IIB 6F
Go to the quiz stations marked on the map and answer the questions. Ask a researcher or look at the posters nearby for hints. Complete the quiz rally to receive a present.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
How to participate
Write the answers to each each quiz in the answer boxes found on the pocket guide distributed on Open Day and go the quiz rally goal (Bldg. C 1F or IIB 6F) when you complete all 5 questions to receive a prize.
Time
AM session: 10:00-12:30
PM session: 13:30-16:00
18 AR photo spot
Location3 locations
(West area) Bldg. C 1F, Bldg. D 2F
(East area) IIB 6F
Go find the three different photo spots around the Open Day venue. Each photo spot will have a unique AR photo frame available to take photos.
Target group
All ages (Children elementary school age and under should be accompanied by an adult)
Time
AM session: 10:00-12:30
PM session: 13:30-16:00
