Astellas and ADvance Lab for next-generation researchers will collaborate to hold a workshop to think about "what is health" beyond the boundaries of generations! In this workshop, next-generation researchers will freely exchange opinions, transcending differences in fields, and integrate each other's knowledge and perspectives to delve deeper into "health" through the theme of "health". Let's explore the connection between research themes and health, think about health issues together, and accelerate our research, starting with the excitement you have! We look forward to the participation of the next generation of research enthusiasts and those who wish to expand our community!

Oriental Motor Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures precision small motors and drive circuits used in a wide range of fields from industrial equipment to medical devices. The company has recently developed an educational robot, "Motion System Master," to bring the possibilities of motor technology and cutting-edge robotics technology to schools.
In this workshop, we will hold a competition using this "Motion System Master". Participants will build a system to accomplish a mission with a robot and experience robot control equivalent to that of an industrial robot, which "grabs things and moves them.
We are looking for middle and high school students interested in controlling the motion of the robot arm to participate, as well as teachers who would like to incorporate robotics education into their teaching!

Lotus leaves to yogurt lids, kingfishers to bullet trains... There are many things around us that are useful to society by taking advantage of the shapes and characteristics of living creatures. In this workshop, teams of participants will work with graduate students engaged in ikimono research at the Kanagawa Institute of Technology to come up with ideas for new home appliances based on the characteristics of living creatures. The future of home appliances may be born from this workshop!
On the day of the project, flat discussions are held with Kanagawa Institute of Technology graduate students who are in charge of each team. By considering what kind of research and development should be done to realize what they want to create, participants can enjoy the process of thinking like researchers.

Currently, global goals for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity are being set and actual action is required, and the TASUKI-襷-Project is taking on the challenge of assessing aquatic biodiversity in the field of rivers and Lake Biwa, which are connected to Tokyo Bay. In this project, we will conduct comprehensive species analysis from water sampling samples while incorporating environmental DNA technology.
On the day of the project, participants will experience the water quality survey experiment and plankton identification process with the junior and senior high school students who participated in the project. Also, through lectures on environmental DNA analysis, participants will learn about cutting-edge science and technology. Why don't you start your own research on biodiversity?

Astellas is looking for people who can work together with us to solve health issues by thinking about "what health means" and how to achieve the "health" that each and every one of us wants to achieve. Let's think about health from every aspect, including the relationship between people and society, and work together to create a world where everyone can be healthy. In addition to the Science Castle research funded activities, we will exhibit "Health Sugoroku," which was created as a teaching material for schools to help students learn more about their own health! Let's discuss your idea of "health"!

The Asahi Soft Drinks Award is a program for junior and senior high school students to take the first step in their research activities on the theme of research and development that will create excitement and smiles in the future in the areas of "health," "environment," or "community co-creation. Students will work with Asahi Soft Drinks researchers on the research theme of their choice. At this year's booth, we will introduce the program and back issues of "Kin's," Asahi Soft Drinks' research magazine, in which you can learn about the power of microorganisms and fermentation.

Nippon Ham is a ham company. Although you may have a strong image of Nippon Ham as a ham company, in fact, more than half of our sales come from "meat" before it is made into ham and sausage. In order to deliver fresh and safe meat, we are committed to the production of meat with sincerity, right from the beginning at the farm. Because we are rooted in the livestock industry, we want to pursue the possibilities of livestock production and protein even further. Why don't you join us in creating exciting and ideal livestock farming and protein possibilities? Let us hear your ideas! We are waiting for you at our booth!

The Benesse Children's Fund supports research by junior and senior high school students on themselves to realize "a society where children with a future can expand their potential in a safe environment where they can engage in learning. The Foundation also continues to support the activities of the Science Castle Research Fund in cooperation with LIVERNESS to encourage each student to take a step forward to change the world. If you are interested in "any kind of development and research focusing on your own characteristics and minority characteristics," please stop by our booth!

Monozukuri 0. (zero dot) is a project started by THK Corporation and LIVERNESS Corporation to support junior high and high school students in their "monozukuri" (manufacturing). We support junior high and high school students who are willing to take their own steps toward "monozukuri," whether it is one step, half step, or even 0.1 step. At the booth, we will introduce an "automatic sorting trash box" that can be used in school exploration classes, as well as the manufacturing theme of this year's 10 teams that received the Science Castle Research Fund Monozukuri 0. THK Award, which aims to solve problems.

Oriental Motor, a developer and manufacturer of precision small motors and drive circuits, has developed the "Motion System Master" educational robot to bring the possibilities of motor technology and cutting-edge robotics technology to school settings. We want to use this robot to do this kind of research! We are looking for such free ideas at the booth! We welcome students who would like to discuss with our engineers, and teachers who would like to introduce the robot to their schools. We are looking forward to seeing students who would like to discuss with engineers and teachers who would like to introduce the demo to their schools.

The "Why? perspective can lead to new discoveries in our daily lives. For example, why do our physical condition and mood change from day to day? Data science may provide an answer to this question. Hitachi High-Tech is tackling various social issues by combining measurement and analysis devices with data to "know" the unknown. At this year's booth, we invite you to tell us your "Why? Please tell us your "Why? Let's explore together the path to solving issues by making full use of data.

Currently, global goals are being set for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity, and research for solutions is attracting attention, and the TASUKI-襷-Project is challenging research on aquatic biodiversity assessment with junior and senior high school students in the field of Lake Biwa, a river that connects to Tokyo Bay. At this booth, we will introduce some of the assessment results using environmental DNA technology and conduct an identification quiz of plankton actually collected. If you are interested in ecosystem research in rivers and its methods, please join us!

Universities and research institutes use "ultrapure water," in which impurities are removed to the utmost limit, to conduct experiments such as chemical synthesis, ultra-trace analysis, and cell cultivation, and to engage in cutting-edge research. To support these researchers in their experiments, ERGA Lab Water develops and manufactures ultrapure water equipment that is simple and easy to use. We also want to support the research of the next generation of researchers. With this in mind, we will be demonstrating our ultrapure water apparatus on the day of the conference, and hope that everyone will take an interest in the familiar "water" that is all around us.

Many people think of a file used in woodworking when they hear the word "polishing. In fact, special abrasives play an important role behind the scenes in the production of hard disks, semiconductors, and optical communication fibers that support services such as smartphones, which are indispensable to our daily lives. We would like to share with you a secret behind-the-scenes of manufacturing that you may not be aware of. Please come and take a look at our exhibit of polishing films and other materials used in precision equipment.

In order to take action to solve many complex problems such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, depletion of resources, and increasing poverty, it is important to think based on objective indicators. At this booth, we will introduce the "Young Sustainability Leaders Development Program" by Professor Shudaro Takeda of Kyushu University, who advocates quantitative sustainability studies, along with tips on how to incorporate the program into classes and actual examples. The program is designed to cultivate the ability to learn and practice methods for extracting new insights from data.

Have you ever heard of the "Eco-Child Study" in which as many as 100,000 pairs of parents and children in Japan are participating? This is a study to regularly check the health status of babies from the time they are in their mothers' tummies and to clarify how the environment around them affects their growth and development. We are currently developing a role-playing game to convey the appeal of this research! We would love to hear your ideas for the game as well as your usual thoughts on health at the booth!

In cooperation with the Board of Education, we support the career paths and growth of female junior and senior high school students in the prefecture who love science and technology. Participants in the program will have the opportunity to experience cutting-edge research through experiments and research at universities and visits to laboratories, and to think about what they can do in the future through interaction with female engineers who are active in companies. Why don't you join the program and give shape to your dreams through science?

NEST LAB. is an online research school for elementary and junior high school students with the theme of "Create knowledge by pursuing what you love. Through "NEST education" based on RIVANES' 20 years of know-how, we discover and develop the talents of each child. Let's explore "what no one in the world knows" and "what no one has solved yet" with instructors with master's and doctoral degrees and fellow students from all over the country who want to master their favorite subjects!

The Marine Challenge Program is a program to support teenagers who want to challenge themselves in all kinds of research related to the ocean and aquatic environment. Both first-time researchers and those already conducting research are welcome! We will support your research with research funding and mentoring by research coaches. At this booth, we will offer advice on planning a research theme and introduce the Marine Challenge Program. Please let us know your interests in the ocean, such as biology, environment, manufacturing, marine debris, etc!