[Chiba Prefecture] Introducing jobs and technologies related to the ocean! Museum of Contemporary Science and Industry 2025 Special Exhibition “Exploring Chiba’s Oceans: Fascinating Maritime Jobs” Chiba Prefecture Press Release: October 17, 2025 Introducing jobs and technologies related to the ocean! Museum of Science and Industry 2025 Special Exhibition “Exploring Chiba’s Oceans – Fascinating Jobs in the Sea” [Free admission for junior high school students and younger and those 65 and older] [Museum of Science and Industry 2025 Special Exhibition] The Chiba Prefectural Museum of Contemporary Industry and Science (Ichikawa City) will be holding a special exhibition introducing jobs and technologies related to the ocean, which has a deep connection to Chiba Prefecture. The exhibition will focus on various jobs and technologies, using historical tools used in fishing and the latest research, the state of Chiba Port, maritime safety, learning, and leisure as a starting point. In addition to exhibiting approximately 90 items, there will also be craft classes and experiences, lectures, photo spots, and more. The exhibition will introduce the ocean in a variety of fields.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-9447a749d18a948209705c1f9e1f011e-3900×2925.jpg Greener Cannon. Material provided by: Yugyo Bunko. ■ “Chiba Port: Supporting Chiba’s Development – Working at the Port” This program introduces port logistics at Chiba Port. It features large ships and cranes that are not normally visible, as well as the people who work there.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-0a54ed5b21f7c7cc887e07247d3f77f4-3900×2925.jpg Overhead Crane Simulator. Data provided by: Alpha Reality Co., Ltd. ■ “Sea and Safety” We’ll introduce maritime safety measures. We’ll also cover home disaster prevention shelters, the latest maritime rescue systems, and marine surveys.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-f1b8bbefae7213e44f0aa641b0f99f83-3900×2925.jpg Disaster Prevention and Lifesaving Shelter. Material provided by: Hikari Resin Industry Co., Ltd. ■ “Getting Close to the Sea” Chiba Prefecture is a popular surfing region, and this program will introduce the skills of the artisans who support it. We will also cover gateways to marine careers, such as schools offering courses on marine-related careers and apps for children.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-5d85fdca4d4950dd34806e84252bd9e7-3900×2925.jpg Surfing Exhibition Information: Materials provided by: California Hawaii Promotion Co., Ltd. Materials provided by: Next Level Co., Ltd. 2. Related Events ■ Lecture by the Museum’s Exhibition and Management Association: “Creating a Sea Forest in Tokyo Bay” In recent years, the role of marine life in the global carbon dioxide cycle has been attracting attention. At the same time, changes in the marine environment due to coastal development and global warming have become a problem. This lecture will introduce cutting-edge research into marine environmental restoration using materials generated during the iron production process. *A kaleidoscope kit made from “marine plastic waste” will be distributed to junior high school students and younger who attend the lecture. (First 100 people) Date and Time: Saturday, October 18th, 1:30 PM (Advance registration required) Speaker: Wataru Yoshimura, Principal Researcher, Nippon Steel Corporation Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-14a279bf523fa08433bef1168409a9e1-1910×2700.jpg *On the day of the event, a panel introducing the prefecture’s blue carbon initiatives will be displayed at the entrance, and a workshop on making a “sacoche” bag using Chiba’s ocean brand design will also be held.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-ec89f7f08952a99a02aa96b5ac6bdd10-411×230.jpg ■Storytelling: “The ocean is so vast and big” We will read a picture book about the ocean. Date and Time: Saturday, October 18th, 11:00 AM (first 40 people) Partner/Location: Ichikawa City Central Library (Children’s Library)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/122505/31/122505-31-6076bfa015e418cb60af4d241656ec0a-468×351.jpg ■Let’s make a pop-pom boat Make a pop-pom boat and learn about how boats work and how they are powered. Date and Time: Saturday, November 1st, held twice a day (advance registration required) Participation Fee: 50 yen (insurance fee) ■Make a paper bag from a nautical chart We will explain how to maintain maritime safety and create an original paper bag using recycled nautical charts. Date and time: Held twice a day on Saturday, November 8th (advance application required) Cooperation: Planning Division, Maritime Information Department, Japan Coast Guard ■Make and learn with the “Squid Catcher”! ~What do squids eat?~ The “Squid Catcher” replicates the function of a squid’s tentacles, allowing you to catch squids. Learn what fish they eat. Date and time: November 15th (Saturday), held 4 times a day (advance application required) Cooperation: Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute, University of Tokyo ■ Experience semaphore signals and international signal flags We will explain the work of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Navigation Corps and try out semaphore and international signal flags. Date and Time: Saturday, November 22nd, four sessions per day (advance registration required)
Cooperation: Chiba Regional Cooperation Headquarters of the Japan Self-Defense Forces *On the day, you will also have the opportunity to try on a Maritime Self-Defense Force uniform. 3. Event Overview Dates: Saturday, October 11th – Sunday, November 30th Open: 9:00 – 16:30 (last entry at 16:00) Closed: Mondays (Open on Monday, October 13th (national holiday), closed the following Tuesday, October 14th) (Open on Monday, November 3rd (national holiday), closed the following Tuesday, November (Closed on Tuesday, November 4th) (Open Monday, November 24th (holiday), closed the following Tuesday, November 25th) Admission Adults: ¥500, High School and University Students: ¥250 *Free admission for junior high school students and younger, those 65 and older, and those with a disability certificate and one caregiver. *Free admission for everyone on Culture Day, Monday, November 3rd (National Holiday). Venue & Transportation Chiba Prefectural Museum of Modern Science and Industry (1-1-3 Onitaka, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture) – JR Sobu Line [Moto-Yawata Station] or [Shimousa-Nakayama Station] Approximately 15 minutes on foot – Keisei Main Line [Onikoshi Station] Approximately 13 minutes on foot ・About a 20-minute walk from Moto-Yawata Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line ・By car: About 5 minutes from Keiyo Ichikawa Interchange on the Keiyo Road 4. Inquiries Chiba Prefectural Museum of Modern Industry and Science Address 1-1-3 Onitaka, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture TEL 047-379-2000 (Main) E-MAIL gensan@mz.pref.chiba.lg.jp HP
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