AI Fake Detection Workshop: Media Literacy at Miraikan on July 25, 2026

On Saturday, July 25, 2026, the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), located at 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo, will host a "Workshop to Identify AI Fakes Through a Mystery-Solving Game: Fostering Media Literacy." This workshop is part of the "Tokyo Bay eSG Project," which aims to create a sustainable future city model. It is designed to help children naturally develop the ability to discern information in an era of increasingly sophisticated digital content. Participants will engage in a fun, game-like experience to learn practical skills for distinguishing truth from falsehood in the face of AI-generated fake information.

The workshop begins with participants receiving a "challenge letter" from a classmate named "Rei." The blog posts left by Rei are filled with misinformation, requiring participants to work in teams to solve puzzles and identify what is real and what is fabricated. Through this process, they will cultivate media literacy essential for navigating the vast amount of information found online and on social media. The workshop also encourages deeper reflection on how AI is being used in society, the emergence of fake content, and the criteria we should use to judge "truth" in a future where intelligent digital technologies are integrated into our cities.

Event Details

• Event Title: Workshop to Identify AI Fakes Through a Mystery-Solving Game: Fostering Media Literacy
• Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), 3F "Tokyo Mirai Park "Lab""
• Address: 2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
• Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
• Time:
  • Morning Session: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Reception opens 10:15 AM)
  • Afternoon Session: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (Reception opens 1:15 PM)
• Duration: 120 minutes per session (including a short break)
• Target Audience: Elementary school students (20 per session, lottery-based)
• Fee: Free

Participation and Notes

Advance registration is required via the provided reservation form. The application deadline is Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Lottery results will be announced via email around July 22, 2026. The venue is indoors, ensuring participation regardless of weather conditions. Please note that participants' experiences may be recorded and photographed for use by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and Miraikan. Ownership of any photos or videos taken belongs to the organizers and collaborators and may be used for promotional purposes. Compensation for travel or accommodation expenses in case of cancellation or postponement is not provided.

Access Information

• Train:
  • Yurikamome Line: Approximately a 5-minute walk from "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station."
  • Yurikamome Line: Approximately a 4-minute walk from "Telecom Center Station."
  • Rinkai Line: Approximately a 15-minute walk from "Tokyo Teleport Station."