Japan: Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities

Our day started off bright and early with everyone preparing to board the bus at 7 a.m., but like all the other days, it was worth the activities to come! The first stop was JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Tsukuba Space Center, where we explored the astronaut training facilities and mission control center. Then,...

By Jenetta We began the morning bright and early with a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, sitting in a peaceful and intimate setting as we learned to make authentic matcha. We watched a tea master prepare matcha with precision before enjoying her creation alongside small Japanese pastries. Afterward, we visited a temple, admiring its exterior...

For our third full day in Japan, we spent time learning about magnetic levitating trains, visiting a traditional Japanese town, and getting recharged in nature along with seeing Mount Fuji! While initially boarding the bus and settling into our seats, we watched a Studio Ghibli movie called Castle in the Sky. Though we mostly...

The core motto is “to ask questions rather than provide answers.” This philosophy reflects the ever-evolving nature of science. Day Two, Tokyo By Max, Alec, Robert After some below average sleep (jet lag) we started our second day in Japan! After getting ready we headed off...

By Cloud, Jamy, George After a VERY long flight and a good night’s sleep, it was finally time for us to explore Japan! We started our day off with a hearty breakfast at our hotel and hopped on the bus to the Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, where we learned how to survive the...