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Miraikan in Odaiba
Abi BarberScience really can be fun at Miraikan, the Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation on Odaiba
On the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay is Japan's National Museum of Future Research and Innovation, or Museum of the Future (Miraikan) for short To highlight future-oriented findings from various areas.
For example, you will find the data from the Japanese seismograph network displayed in real time, which gives a visual insight into Japan's earthquake activity. Other future-oriented technologies from robotics and automotive development are also shown here, as well as information and exhibits on the subject of space travel. Former Japanese astronaut Mamoru Mori is also director of the museum. In addition, there are annually changing special exhibitions on new topics.
The museum also has a restaurant, a souvenir shop and free wifi. Information and audio guides are available in English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Groups of 8 people or more receive a discount, but must be registered in advance.
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It takes by about 15 minutes from downtown Tokyo on the Yurikamome automated transit system.
Science really can be fun at Miraikan, the Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation on Odaiba
The toilet exhibition is a temporary exhibition at the Miraikan Museum. Its name might be strange for most people, but your opinion will change after a single visit. It teaches us about feces related to our health and at the same time builds awareness to visitors that there's still a lot of people affected by the lack of water and toilets.The plus point is the interactive displays that help kids easily understand the exhibition.
Odaiba se distingue par ses constructions ultramodernes comme le siège de Fuji-TV ou le Tokyo Big Sight. Mais l'île renferme aussi une myriade de divertissements.
Thanks to their new planetarium and their very informative museum, you can discover space like you’ve never seen it before at the Miraikan, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation of Japan.
Game On is a global touring exhibition celebrating the history and culture of video games, which has finally arrived in gaming's spiritual home of Japan for the first time.
Game On adalah pameran global yang merayakan sejarah dan budaya video game, yang akhirnya tiba di tempat asal game untuk pertama kalinya, Jepang!
Miraikan, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Odaiba, launched its latest major exhibition dedicated to all things ninja. Learn about the ninja themselves but also enter their world by taking the opportunity to train in the art of stealth and espionage.
Exposição Especial "NINJAS - Quem Foram?"
Take a trip to the future in Miraikan, a museum that features scientific and technological displays including androids, robots and a recreation of the International Space Station.
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Toyosu Market is a wholesale market in Tokyo located in the Koto District. It was built on man-made land in Tokyo Bay and replaces the historic Tsukiji Fish Market, which was previously the capital's famous fish market. Opened October 2018 and is the largest seafood market in the world. The market in turn consists of two separate fish markets, one for auctions and the other for general sale, plus a fruit and vegetable market. There are also restaurants and a variety of options for visitors. Tourists can watch the market from a viewing platform on the second floor and take part in guided auctions and events. However, it is no longer possible, as was previously the case in Tsukiji, for visitors to be directly at the famous tuna events, a platform was built for this, from which one can see into the interior of the market. The modern building complex also offers a roof terrace and a shrine and is easily accessible by bus and train.
This restaurant offers a selection of foods that will keep you drinking, such as stew made with fresh meat and stir-fried offal, etc. You'll want to enjoy them with makgeolli, or Junnama Makko-bee that combines makgeolli and beer.
Experience the world of Japanese TV at the futuristic Fuji Television Headquarters in Odaiba. Fuji TV Building paved the way for Odaiba's technological advancement as a "city of the future". No visit to the famous Fuji TV building--which makes Japanese dramas, comedy shows, variety shows, and a handful of anime--would be complete without a stop to the Hachitama Observatory. The observatory on the 25th floor offers an unobstructed view of Tokyo Bay, with a clear vista of Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Skytree all being visible from one place. Take advantage of this viewpoint in order to experience the cityscape that Tokyo has to offer. Also inside the building is the TV studio where various programs are filmed daily and the autographs of its many guests are on display. Maybe you'll find your favorite Japanese actor's signature.
Odaia Marine Park (お台場海浜公園), also known as Odaiba seaside park, is a park located on the edge of Tokyo bay facing the city's skyline and the Rainbow bridge.
Tokyo Big Sight, also known by its official name of Tokyo International Exhibition Center, is the largest convention center in Japan. Located in the Odaiba area of Tokyo, it hosts numerous conferences, exhibitions and events throughout the year. Tokyo Big Sight is comprised of several buildings. The most notable section is the conference tower, which is made up of four inverted triangles balanced on columns. The reception hall inside can seat 1,100 visitors and the 22 conference rooms all overlook the nearby Tokyo Bay. Events are also held in both the East and West Exhibition Halls, as well as a rooftop exhibition area. The grounds are dotted with a collection of seven modern artworks from a variety of Japanese and international artists. Works include a stone, water and light creation by Korean artist Lee Ufan, a painting by Irish-born Michael Craig-Martin and a large-scale marble piece by Japanese sculptor Hidetoshi Nagasawa. Tokyo Big Sight offers a full calendar of events and exhibitions throughout the year, with many events taking place on weekdays. Popular and recurring events include the hugely popular Tokyo Anime Fair and the Tokyo Motor Show, as well as the biannual Design Festa which takes place every spring and autumn.