Name: Workshop "Preparing for Earthquakes from Daily Life" at Miraikan
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-14
Location: 日本科学未来館

A workshop titled "Preparing for Earthquakes from Daily Life" will be held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Odaiba on August 14, 2026. This event aims to teach participants how to prepare for disasters by drawing lessons from minor inconveniences experienced in daily life.

Learning from Everyday Experiences

Just as we learn from incidents like getting caught in the rain or forgetting something, this workshop applies that "learning from experience" mindset to earthquake preparedness. Participants will explore potential damages and difficulties caused by earthquakes and discuss possible preparations with science communicators. While the mechanisms of earthquakes are increasingly understood, predicting their exact timing and location remains challenging. Therefore, continuously thinking about how to face and prepare for earthquakes in our daily lives is crucial. The workshop suggests that hints for preparedness might be found within our everyday actions. Through dialogue with family, other participants, and Miraikan's science communicators, attendees can collectively consider future preparations.

Event Details

Event Title: Workshop "Preparing for Earthquakes from Daily Life"
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Session 1: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- Session 2: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- (Both sessions will cover the same content)
Venue: Miraikan, 3F Hub Space (2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Target Audience: Open to all
Capacity: 36 people per session
Fee: Museum admission fee only
Organizer: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan)

How to Participate

Advance registration is required, and participation will be determined by lottery. To apply, you need to register for a Miraikan ID (free of charge). If you already have a Miraikan ID, please log in to your My Page to apply. The Miraikan ID is an account for using Miraikan's services, allowing easy access to event applications. For children's participation, parents should register with their own Miraikan ID and add their children under family settings.

Application Period: July 10, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 AM - August 1, 2026 (Sat)

Additional Information

This workshop is a pilot program and may be used as educational material for schools. If subtitles are required for participation, please contact Miraikan in advance to discuss arrangements. For the most up-to-date information, please check the official website. Inquiries regarding ticket availability or same-day tickets should be directed to the venue.

Access

Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Nearest Stations: Yurikamome Tokyo Big Sight Station / Rinkai Line Kokusai-Tenjijo Station