The 4th Kochi University Bio & Agri Open School
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The 4th Kochi University Bio & Agri Open School
"Welcome to Kochi Science Village"
~A Gift of Fun Science from Kochi’s Nature~
We are hosting a hands-on learning event in Tokyo to introduce children to the wonders of the natural sciences through agricultural research conducted at Kochi University and throughout Kochi Prefecture, with a particular focus on basic research into crops and rare species. We look forward to seeing many of you there.
[Date and Time] Saturday, February 27, 2010 – Sunday, February 28, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(2-1 Kitanomaru Park, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Tel. 03-3212-8544)
[Organizers] Kochi University Faculty of Agriculture, NPO Kochi Science Village
(For inquiries, please contact Shinji Nagata, Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kochi University; Tel: 088-864-5190)
[Co-organized by] The Japan Science and Technology Agency, National Museum of Science and Technology
Stories about the diverse organisms nurtured by Kochi’s nature and local specialties! Learn how to protect the Earth, protect living things, and protect food and health, and experience the joy of nature and science. ① Microorganisms and Science Nurtured by Kochi （Eating wild yeast bread! Functional foods made with black yeast! Wastewater treatment using glucan!） ② Food and Health Created by Kochi’s Nature （Rare fermented tea “Goishi-cha”! Functional tea using microalgae! Butter-making experience!） ③ Naruko made from thinned timber that protects Kochi’s forests (The only Naruko in the world just for you!) ④ The infinite potential of Kochi’s agricultural products (Exposing plant cells! The wonders of fruits and vegetables!) ⑤ Kochi’s rare animals and industries (The rare Akaushi cattle!) |
