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Since its opening in 1990, the Kagoshima City Science Museum has aimed to foster scientific creativity and improve scientific knowledge by introducing the laws of nature, science and technology, and space in an easy-to-understand manner. In this project, two displays areas have been renovated and renamed "Kagoshima and Space" and "Science in Everyday Life." Aiming to be a science museum rooted in the local community, unique to a regional city, the museum has incorporated many elements that are highly compatible with the region, such as displays that take advantage of Kagoshima's characteristics as it is home to a JAXA rocket launch site, and interactive devices featuring graphics of the local specialty, Sakurajima radish. In order to lower the barrier to entry for science and create a place where curiosity and a spirit of inquiry are naturally fostered, the museum has incorporated many digital technologies as well as analog displays. In "Gravity Challenge," one of the main displays, a character that reflects the movements of visitors appears on a screen and performs track and field events on various planets, creating a highly game-like content in which visitors can experience and learn about the differences in gravity on each planet. Furthermore, we developed an official app linked to displays, introducing a system that allows visitors to acquire over 100 different items online through quizzes and AR experiences. This improved visitor engagement and created an experience that encourages repeat visits, while also strengthening ties with the local community by standardizing its implementation on educational devices distributed throughout the city.

This project involves the repair and restoration of the world's only surviving German-made B6 steam locomotive, housed at the FUJI Nagoya Science Museum, and the development of a "Railway Plaza" where three railway vehicles, including an old-style passenger car, will be displays outdoors. Aiming to create a place where visitors can experience the dynamic power of a 1904-manufactured steam locomotive in operation and learn about the principles of science and technology and the history of manufacturing, this project spanned over 10 years, with our company handling everything from the locomotive's restoration survey to the conceptual planning, design, and construction. In addition to the repair, restoration, and long-distance transportation of the vehicles, we also incorporated design administration for the outdoor displays facilities and presentation techniques that link to the dynamic displays of the B6 locomotive using transparent LED panels.

Nagano Children's Center "Naganobi!" is an indoor play facility created by completely renovating the former Nagano City Children's Science Center. Based on the concept of "nurturing children's life skills × an indoor park where everyone can feel comfortable and relaxed," it features nature, animals, and science as themes, and uses organic shapes reminiscent of forests and space, along with a highly circulating spatial configuration, to create an environment where children aged 0-12 can learn actively while playing with their whole bodies. The playground is themed around the nature of Nagano and features the "Forest Exploration Plaza," which encourages diverse physical activities such as swaying, spinning, climbing, grasping, and crawling to foster sensory integration (*), and the "Space Athletics," where children can play using their whole bodies in a light-based space. Furthermore, there is the "Science and Creativity Plaza," which consists of science shows, crafts, hands-on experiences of scientific principles, and digital experiences, as well as a large ball coaster themed around apple trees that allows children to enjoy sounds and movements, and a wood education plaza where children can feel the warmth of wood, offering a variety of play and learning experiences. It has been reborn as an "indoor park" where children can play to their hearts' content and the whole family can enjoy a comfortable time together. *Sensory integration: The function of appropriately classifying, organizing, and integrating multiple sensations that enter the body through various sensory organs.

A permanent gallery has been newly established in the "Jinyamon Plaza," a gathering place for local residents located in the "GATE SQUARE Kosugi Jinyacho" residence in Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to preserve the memory of the land. "GATE SQUARE Kosugi Jinyacho" is a residence project located on the site of the former main house of the Hara family, which has existed since the Edo period. Based on the concept of "Passing on the memories of Kosugi to the next generation," the gallery unravels the history of the Hara family and Musashi Kosugi, and constructs a space that harmonizes with the architecture of the residence, using ukiyo-e motifs. The history that has changed over the passage of 400 years is brought into the modern living environment, and the memories of this place and the activities of its people are passed on to the next generation in everyday life. The gallery was concept design as a new community space that promotes regional revitalization.

The "Kukai Room" is a permanent displays room showcasing the life and work of Kobo Daishi Kukai. This time, while retaining the existing graphic content, concept design has been refreshed, and a map showing Kukai's journey has been added to make displays more accessible. In addition, new signs have been installed at the entrance to make the route through displays room easier to understand and to help visitors comprehend displays. Furthermore, in the central area of displays room, a projection of five words written by Kukai has been added, superimposed onto a statue of Kukai, creating an experience as if the historical figure Kukai were standing right there. The characters used in this projection were recreated using AI that has learned from Kukai's own handwriting, with the cooperation of the Faculty of Creative Engineering at Kagawa University. By integrating visual information and spatial design, displays environment has been renewed to achieve both academic excellence and immersion.

This facility is an annex displays facility of the Hiroshima City Local History Museum, developed in conjunction with the relocation of the Hiroshima City Central Library to a commercial building directly connected to the station. It aims to foster a sense of local pride among citizens by providing a place to learn about Hiroshima's history and culture firsthand, while also serving as a hub for guiding visitors to the main library and a gateway for tourism. displays focus on the geographical characteristics of "rivers, sea, and mountains," which are deeply intertwined with Hiroshima's origins, showcasing the history of transportation, industry, daily life, and culture. In addition to videos comparing old and new photographs and floor-mounted illustrated maps highlighting Hiroshima's attractions, the area introducing industry includes an interactive game based on oyster farming, creating an enjoyable learning experience for both children and adults. Our company was responsible for the basic planning, basic working drawings, and construction.

The Showa-kan is a national facility that preserves the memories of the war experienced by the Japanese people during the Showa era, and collects, displays, and exhibits historical materials and information related to the lives of the people of that time, passing on their struggles to future generations. It features displays themed on "The lives of the Japanese people throughout the pre-war, wartime, and post-war periods." This project is a renewal of the epilogue, "Life in the Showa Era - A 1950s Experience Area," which has been developed in stages since the basic plan was established in 2023. This era, from post-war displays to the period of high economic growth, is filled with bright and exciting attractions, along with the nostalgia of Showa retro. displays space consists of a recreated house and an alleyway, designed to resemble an "electronics store" in a shopping district. The electronics store is lavishly lined with the "three sacred treasures" of various companies, which were the most coveted home appliances of the time. Numerous posters pasted on the wooden fence offer a glimpse into the social conditions and culture of the time. The alley leads to the backyard and veranda of an electrician's shop, where you can experience water-related chores from before the age of electricity through hand pump and hand-cranked washing machine simulations. The kamishibai storyteller in the square is performing the very popular "Golden Bat." When you hold up your smartphone to the silhouette panels of the electrician's family (father, mother, and child), they will tell you about their lives from the 1950s.

Opened in 1979, the Toyama City Science Museum explores the diverse natural environment of Toyama from a scientific perspective. In March 2026, the first-floor geology displays room, "Toyama: A Journey Through Time," and the lobby displays were renovated and reopened. This renovation was the first medium-scale renovation in approximately 20 years since the full-scale renovation that our company was in charge of in 2007. The main geology displays room introduces the formation of Toyama's land and the history of life through numerous rock and fossil specimens. While retaining the appeal of the existing displays, new sections were added, including "Toyama's Land Masterpieces," "Toyama Field Map," "3.5 Billion Years of Life History," and the complete skeleton of the Ankylosaurus dinosaur, "Gastonia burgei." displays displays intuitively convey the charm of Toyama's land and nature, connect life, the land, and nature, and deepen displays through video and digital technology.

The Tochigi Children's Science Museum, having been in operation for over 35 years since its opening in 1988, underwent renovations to address the aging of its buildings and displays. This included extending the lifespan of the building and updating planetarium equipment and displays. Our company handled the entire process, from schematic design and working drawings of the large-scale renovation, including displays, interiors, and outdoor playground equipment, to the construction displays Based on an interactive approach, 156 displays and playground equipment incorporating new technologies such as AI and AR were created through a combination of newly manufactured and reused items. displays that have been beloved by the people of Tochigi for many years were also cleaned and refurbished for continued use. Furthermore, collaborative displays themed on the prefecture's natural environment and industries, a large symbolic displays, and a lounge were added, highlighting the museum's unique character as a science museum that reflects Tochigi's identity. This also aimed to reduce renovation costs, improve maintenance efficiency, and create a new science experience space that balances safety and functionality.

Located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, the Joetsu Science Museum is an interactive science museum based on the concept of "seeing, touching, and verifying for enjoyment" for both children and adults. Last December, a new item, the "Element Shooter," was installed in the Life, Environment, and Energy Zone. This exhibit allows visitors to "learn chemistry while playing" by aiming and shooting (selecting) elements from the periodic table displays on a monitor, unraveling the world of elements and compounds. Two types of content are available: "Let's Learn About Elements! (Individual Element Search Mode)" and "Let's Create Compounds! (Quiz-Style Battle Mode)." Our company spearheaded the project from planning to production in a short period of about six months.

The Fukushima Reconstruction displays, sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, was held for five days from May 20th to 24th at EXPO Messe "WASSE" within the Osaka-Kansai Expo site. The event showcased the activities of people in the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture and other areas who, despite facing a complex disaster involving earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster, have managed to preserve the region's culture and attractions and pass them on to the future. It also introduced new initiatives by various businesses developing cutting-edge robots, rockets, and other technologies.

For the "Wakayama Zone" of the Kansai Pavilion at the 2025 World Exposition in Japan (Osaka-Kansai Expo), we collaborated with Hideki Yoshimoto, the general director of the Wakayama Zone, to express "high-quality Wakayama." The video device "Totem," reminiscent of the giant trees of the Kii Mountains, is finished with Kishu lacquer, and the counter tables and chairs that provide dining experiences are also made of Kishu wood. Wakayama's traditional crafts and materials are utilized in the various elements that make up the space, condensing the charm of Wakayama, which is a source of pride for the world, into the space.

The former Hokkaido Government Office Building (commonly known as the Red Brick Building, completed in 1888) is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property and a representative historical building of Hokkaido. To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Hokkaido's naming, a large-scale renovation project was planned, transforming it into a "hub for disseminating information on Hokkaido's history, culture, and tourism to both domestic and international audiences." In this project, our company was responsible for various surveys to consider the preservation and utilization of the Red Brick Building, the basic concept for the renovation, displays design, and displays construction.

The Okawachiyama area of Imari City, Saga Prefecture, is the production center of "Nabeshima-yaki," considered the finest Japanese porcelain, which was produced by the Saga Nabeshima Domain for presentation to the shogunate and as gifts to other domains. The "Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Industry Hall," located at the gateway to this area, is a facility that serves as a training ground for ceramics workers and an educational displays of Nabeshima-yaki. This time, as part of a renewal project timed to coincide with the 350th anniversary of the opening of the Nabeshima Domain kiln in Okawachiyama on November 1, 2025, our company designed and construction the renovation of the entrance, materials displays room, and general displays room.

"Sato Issai Learning Square" is a facility that honors Sato Issai, a great man who represented the Iwamura Domain in Mino Province, present-day Iwamura Town, Ena City, in the late Edo period. Sato Issai produced many disciples as head of the Shoheizaka Gakumonjo (the predecessor of the University of Tokyo), and his teachings (the words he left behind) not only influenced many Meiji Restoration patriots at the end of the Edo period, but are still passed down to the hearts of many people today. The facility is comprised of a video introducing Sato Issai's life, an introduction to the many words he left behind, content that speaks to visitors in a dialogue format with words that resonate with them, and quiz-style content for children.