J-PARC and Nuclear Science Research Institute Open House 2025

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J-PARC and Nuclear Science Research Institute Open House 2025
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J-PARC and Nuclear Science Research Institute Open House 2025
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The J-PARC and Nuclear Science Research Institute Facility Open House 2025 has successfully concluded. We sincerely appreciate the participation of all our visitors.

J-PARC and Nuclear Science Research Institute Open House 2025
- Exploring Tomorrow's World Through Science -
Saturday, August 23, 2025
- No reservation required. -

■Open Facility

 J-PARC 

 Audience  Registration Required

Linac

Facility Tour Available Only by Bus

 J-PARC   Experience 

 Audience  Open to All Experience

MR Accelerator Facility

Guided Tour with Staff - Available Anytime

Please feel free to ask our staff.

 J-PARC 

 Exhibits   Hands-On Experiences   Craft Activities 

Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility (MLF)

Please note: Some areas in this facility are only accessible by stairs.

 J-PARC 

 Audience  Open to All

Neutrino Experimental Facility

 J-PARC 

 Audience  Open to All

Hadron Experimental Facility

 JAEA 

 Audience  Registration Required

Nuclear Safety Research Reactor (NSRR)

Facility Tour Available Only by Bus

 JAEA 

 Audience  Registration Required, Elementary School Students and Older

Research Reactor, JRR-3

Facility Tour Available Only by Bus

Please note: Some areas in this facility are only accessible by stairs.

 JAEA 

 Audience  Registration Required, Elementary School Students and Older

Tandem Electrostatic Accelerator

Facility Tour Available

Please note: Due to steep stairs and other structural features, some areas may not be accessible to visitors with limited mobility or those who require assistance.

 JAEA 

 Audience  Registration Required

The Reactor Fuel Examination Facility (RFEF)

Facility Tour Available Only by Bus

 JAEA 

 Audience  Open to All

The Supercomputer System

■ J-PARC Hello Science (Science Café)  - Time Table (All lectures will be conducted in Japanese. ) -
» Venue:J-PARC Research Building (2nd floor conference room)

( The listed times are approximate. The program may be delayed or canceled. )

» For information about the Japan Atomic Energy Agency's 'Science Café', please click [here].

 Talk 

 Audience  Open to All

10:00~10:45

Introduction to J-PARC

KOBAYASHI Takashi, Director of the J-PARC Center

 Talk 

 Audience  Open to All

11:00~11:45

Birthplace of Neutrinos: J-PARC - Also at the Materials and Life Science Experimental Facility -

MARUYAMA Takasumi, Neutrino Section

 Talk 

 Audience  Junior High School Students and Older

12:00~12:45

Why Are We Heavy? - Unraveling the Mystery of Mass from the Microscopic World -

NARUKI Megumi, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University

 Talk 

 Audience  Junior high school students and above

13:00~13:45

Beyond Science! J-PARC Accelerator Paving the Way to the Future

FUTATSUKAWA Kenta, Linac
OKITA Hidefumi, RCS
SATO Kenichiro, MR

 Talk 

 Audience  Open to All

14:00~14:45

Exploring the Sword-Making Techniques of the Mino Tradition and Medieval Japan - Learning from Destructive and Non-Destructive Testing, and Excavated Artifacts from Blacksmithing Sites

NIWA Kanenobu, All Japan Swordsmith Association / Sekiden Japanese Sword Forging Technique Preservation Society

■Exhibitions, Hands-on Experiences, and Craft Activities» For details on the Nuclear Research Institute's "Exhibitions, Hands-on Experiences, and Craft Activities," please refer here.

  Exhibition   Foil Samples, Chamber Ducts, Plastic Scintillators

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 2nd Floor Atrium

  Audience   Open to All

  Exhibition   The "Muographic Investigation of Ancient Burial Mounds in Tokai" project

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 2nd Floor Atrium

  Audience   Open to All

  Exhibition   Contributing to Nuclear Power, Space, Medicine, and Semiconductor Development with Proton Beams! Introduction to New Experimental Facility Plans

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 2nd Floor Atrium

  Audience   Open to All

  Exhibition   MLF Virtual Tour

  Venue   MLF, 2nd Floor User Lounge

  Audience   Open to All

  Special Exhibition   "Ancient Knowledge" × "Modern Knowledge" - Japanese Sword × MLF × Automobile

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 3rd Floor

  Audience   Open to All

  Note   Talk show by swordsmith NIWA starts at 15:10

  Experience   Gauss Accelerator and Coil Train

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 3rd Floor

  Audience   Open to All

  Experience   Superconducting Coaster Demonstration

  Venue   J-PARC Research Building, 3rd Floor

  Audience   Open to All

  Experience   Sink but Don't Sink!? The Mysterious Liquid - Dilatancy Experiment

  Venue   In front of J-PARC Rest House

  Audience   Open to All

  Note   No registration required. Participation may be limited depending on crowd conditions.

  Experience   MLF BL09 Special Tour - Expedition to the Hidden "Advanced Battery Experiment Building"!

  Venue   MLF, Advanced Battery Experiment Building

  Audience   Ticket holders only

  Note   Tickets will be distributed at the MLF entrance. Children below elementary school age cannot participate.

  Craft Activity   Science Workshop - Making Super Balls from Natural Rubber

  Venue   MLF, 2nd Floor, Conference Room 1

  Audience   Ticket holders only

  Note   Tickets will be distributed at the MLF entrance.

■For All Visitors

[ Reception and Entry Information ]

1) Access to the Venue
 • From  Parking Lot 1  ( JAEA Headquarters Parking Lot) : Please use the free shuttle bus to enter the venue.
 • From  Parking Lot 2  ( Nuclear Science Research Institute Sports Ground and Bicycle Parking Area) : Please walk to the main gate of the Nuclear Science Research Institute. (Approx. 350 meters, 6 minutes on foot)

2) Identification Requirement
 • Visitors aged junior high school and above must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, My Number card, passport, or student ID).
 • Please note : If you wish to visit the NSRR or Fuel Testing Facility, a photo ID is also required for visitors under junior high school age.

 [ Important Notices ]
  • Entry will not be permitted without proper identification.
  • IDs such as driver’s licenses will be physically checked by staff. Your cooperation is appreciated.
  • Please note that your belongings may be inspected upon entry.
  • As parking is limited, we encourage the use of public transportation whenever possible.
  • Food and drinks will be available for purchase on site. Rest areas are also provided.
  • Photography is prohibited outdoors. Photos may be taken indoors only.
  • Photos taken by staff may be used for public relations purposes.
  • The personal information collected will be used solely for this Open House event.
  • High temperatures are expected. Please take precautions against heatstroke, such as staying hydrated, using sun protection, and avoiding direct sunlight.
  • If you feel unwell, please notify a nearby staff member immediately.

■ Access to the Venue» By Car or Bicycle
(There are two parking areas available)

 Parking Lot 1   Approx. 350 spaces 

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) Headquarters Parking Lot

765-1 Funaishikawa, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture

Proceed to  Reception Desk 1  →  Free shuttle bus  to the venue

 Parking Lot 2   Approx. 350 spaces 

Nuclear Science Research Institute (NSRI) Sports Ground

Walk to the venue (approx. 350 meters, 6 minutes) →  Reception Desk 2 

» By JR Train or On Foot

By JR Train (From JR Joban Line "Tokai Station" East Exit → 5-minute walk)

Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) Headquarters

Proceed to  Reception Desk 1  → Free shuttle bus to the venue

 

On Foot

Enter through the main gate of the Nuclear Science Research Institute Proceed to  Reception Desk 2 

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■Contact Information

 J-PARC 
J-PARC Center, Public Relations Section
2-4 Shirakata, Tokai-mura, Naka-gun, Ibaraki 319-1195
TEL:029-287-9600 (Direct line, weekdays 9:00-17:00)
E-mail:web-staff[at]j-parc.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ when sending an email)
 JAEA 
Japan Atomic Energy Agency Nuclear Science Research Institute
TEL:029-284-3690 (Direct line, weekdays 9:00-17:00)
E-mail:infoplaza[at]jaea.go.jp
(Please replace [at] with @ when sending an email)

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