2. Japan as Your Classroom
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2.3 List of Suggested Japanese Sites
Technology and Industry Environmental Protection, Natural Disasters, Public Welfare Japanese History
| National Science Museum | Tokyo | 7-20 Uenokoen, Taito-ku http://www.kahaku.go.jp/english/ |
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| The study of the changing global environment and its impact on species from the Jurassic age to present. | ||
| Tokyo Electricity Denryoku-Kan | Tokyo | 1-12-10 Jinnan, Shibuya http://www5.mediagalaxy.co.jp/Denryokukan/ |
| The study of: the relationship between lifestyle and electricity, electric generation, the mechanics of electrical transmission, and the relationship between environment and electricity. | ||
| National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation: Miraikan | Tokyo | 2-41 Oumi, Kouto-ku http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/index_e.html |
| Introduction to the latest technology, such as humanoid robots - workshops are available. | ||
| Toyota Commemorative Museumof Industry and Technology | Aichi | 4-1-35 Norikake-shimachi, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi http://www.temit.org/english/index.html |
| The critical importance of research in all manufacturing sectors, such as the automotive industry. | ||
| Toyota Centre | Aichi | 1 Toyota-cho, Toyota, Aichi http://www.toyota.co.jp/toyotakaikan |
| The importance of the environment, safety, ITS, etc. via models and story panels. A Toyota factory tour is available. | ||
| Nissan Mobile Oppama Factory | Kanagawa | 1 Natsushima-cho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa http://www.nissan.co.jp/INFO/FACTORY/OPPAMA/ |
| The coexistence between increased productivity and environmental protection. A product line tour is available. | ||
| Mazda Museum | Hiroshima | Nihookimachi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/museum/ |
| The history of the automobile and changing technology. A factory tour is available | ||
| Panasonic Centre | Tokyo | 2-5-18 Ariake, Kouto-ku http://panasonic.co.jp/center/tokyo/en/index.html |
| Learn how human dreams are related to technology and the environment. | ||
| Nippon Steel Corporation | Kitakyushu, Fukuoka | 1-1 Tobihata, Tohata-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka http://www.yawata.nsc.co.jp |
| A factory tour that focuses on how the facility was built with environmental sensitivity with the latest in production technology. | ||
| Osaka City Environmental Management Bureau | Osaka | 1-1 Hokukoushiratsu, Konohana-ku, Osaka http://www.city.osaka.jp/kankyojigyo/english/index.html |
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| Learn about recycling and proper waste management in a waste incineration plant. | ||
| Disaster Reduction and Human Renovation Institution | Hyogo | 1-5-2 Wakihamakaigan-Tori, Chuo-ku, Kobe http://www.dri.ne.jp/images/english_all.pdf |
| Disaster prevention through videos and models of the Kobe Earthquake. | ||
| Unzendake Disaster Memorial Museum | Nagasaki | 1-1 Heiseimachi, Shimabara http://www.udmh.or.jp |
| Mechanical simulation of volcanic and natural disasters. | ||
| Tokyo Fire Department Disaster Prevention Centre | Tokyo | 4-6-6 Yokokawa, Sumida-ku http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/index.html |
| A simulation of disaster prevention against earthquakes and rainstorms in daily life. | ||
| Huis Ten Bosch | Nagasaki | 1-1 Huistenbosch-cho, Sasebo http://english.huistenbosch.co.jp/index.html |
| A tour of the environmental facility, to view wastewater treatment. | ||
| Japan Centre for Climate Change Action | Tokyo | 1st Floor, Prime Shintanicho Building, 1-11-9 Azabudai, Minato-ku http://www.jccca.org/ondankan/pdf/english.pdf |
| The relationship between global warming, energy consumption and conservation. | ||
| Oita Social Welfare Nursing Care training Centre | Oita | 3-4-1 Akenohigashi, Oita http://www.okk.or.jp |
| Learn about the knowledge and skills needed for the care of the elderly and physically challenged people. | ||
| Historical Village of Hokkaido | Hokkaido | 50-1 Konopporo, Atsubeku-cho, Atsubeku-ku, Sapporo http://www.kaitaku.or.jp/info/info.htm |
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| An outdoor museum that explains Hokkaido’s historical buildings from the Meiji (1868 - 1912) and Taisho (1912 - 1926) era. Learn about the pioneer history of the region. | ||
| Tokyo National Museum | Tokyo | 13-9 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo http://www.tnm.jp/en |
| Study Japanese history from exhibits of National treasures to other outstanding works of art. | ||
| Kyushu National Museum | Dazaifu City, Fukuoka | 4-7-2 Ishizaka, Dazaifu, Fukuoka http://www.kyuhaku.com/eng/ |
| The history of cultural exchange between Japan and Asia. | ||
| National Museum of Japanese History | Sakura City, Chiba | 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura, Chiba http://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english/index.html |
| This museum provides a comprehensive view of the history and culture of Japan. | ||
| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum | Hiroshima City, Hiroshima | 1-2 Nakajima-cho,Naka-ku, Hiroshima http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ |
| Learn about the importance of peace education through an examination of the facts about the atomic bomb. | ||
| Nishijin Textile Centre | Kyoto | Horikawa-Imadegawa, Minami-Iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto http://www.nishijin.or.jp/eng/eng.htm |
| Workshops on Kimono wearing, Nishijin weaving, and traditional performing arts. | ||