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[Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture] "Mushitech World" is an experiential facility where you can learn everything from insects to science! Become a pilot and fly over Fukushima
[Sukagawa, Fukushima Prefecture] "Mushitech World" is an experiential facility where you can learn everything from insects to science! Become a pilot and fly over Fukushima
Mushi Tech World is located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is an experiential facility where you can learn about the ecology of insects and a wide range of other topics related to nature and science. Its official name is the Fukushima Morino Science Experience Center. However, it is more commonly referred to as Mushi Tech World.
The building is two stories tall and has an outdoor experience corner. Many events are planned throughout the year. It's a spot that can be enjoyed by not only boys but also girls and adults
Sukagawa City is also famous as the town of Ultraman, and is a sister city of Ultraman's hometown
It's a town where you can encounter insects and Ultraman, so it's no wonder that many boys are excited. This time, we'll leave Ultraman aside and focus on the insect side of Mushi Tech World
On the first floor of the museum, there is an area called "Nazedarou Land," where you can learn about the ecology of insects
Insects such as dragonflies, spiders, and bees are on display. You can answer simple questions such as: Are there any dragonflies with horns? Why don't spiders stick to their webs? Are there any bees that are not poisonous?
Basically, the insects are lined up in sizes larger than humans, and it's fun to fall into the illusion that you yourself have become smaller
The reason we make insect models so large is so that we can learn more about their ecology. For example, mosquitoes are usually too small to see how they suck blood from humans
However, there are oversized mosquitoes on display, so you can observe in detail how they actually prick humans with their proboscises and suck blood. Of course, you can also learn some interesting facts, such as the fact that only female mosquitoes suck blood
The Science Stage has 100 seats arranged in a tiered pattern, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the exciting show
The content of the show is said to be one of the best in the country. Mushi Tech World is a project that Sukagawa City is investing in as part of its efforts to revitalize the local area
Because the city is putting a lot of effort into this project, the quality of not only the shows but the entire Mushi Tech World is very high. It's not just a facility for children
The symbol of Mushi Tech World is the stag beetle. Stag beetles are the most popular insect among boys. Naturally, there is a corner at Mushi Tech World where you can touch stag beetles
There are many rare foreign and familiar Japanese stag beetles on display, including the Regius giant stag beetle, the Rosenberg's golden stag beetle, the Miyama stag beetle, and the Japanese flat-headed stag beetle, and you can actually hold them in your hands
Many boys' eyes light up as they see many stag beetles for the first time. But stag beetles aren't the only ones you can actually touch
You can also hold reptiles such as lizards and Japanese rat snakes. Many mothers scream at this point, but children, both boys and girls, are happy to touch them
The highlight of the second floor is the SUKAGAWA Flight Academy, a flight simulator where you can experience flying an airplane
There are sightseeing flight courses and flight lesson courses available. The most casual option is the sightseeing flight course, which can accommodate up to four people at the same time. You take turns sitting in the cockpit. You can fly through the skies of Fukushima. You take off from Fukushima Airport, fly around the Fukushima skies, and then land back at the original airport. It's so realistic that adults often find it captivating.
The Light Lesson Course allows you to improve your piloting skills. It is aimed at students in the 5th grade and above
Fieldwork is planned in the fields outside the museum, where you can learn how to collect and identify insects together with museum director and Professor Emeritus of the University of Tokyo, Takeshi Yoro
There are also other programs that children will enjoy, such as how to build a secret base
Mushi Tech World is located far from the city center and the nearest train station. Therefore, we recommend accessing it by car or taxi. By car, it is about 20 minutes from Sukagawa IC and about 15 minutes from Fukuoka Airport. By taxi, it is about 15 minutes from Kawahigashi Station on the JR Suigun Line
Summary of Mushi Tech World
Judging from the name, Mushi Tech World sounds like an insect museum, but in reality it is a complex facility that not only houses insects but also many science experience corners and flight experience facilities
The reason for its popularity is the large number of events planned. As mentioned in the main text, it is characterized by the efforts of the city and local community. For example, in May 2018, the Sukagawa Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted an event for children
There are many fun events held there, such as catching rhinoceros beetle larvae and a kendama test. Admission was free on the day
You can make reservations and participate in scientific experiments, crafts, and fieldwork on a regular basis. The appeal of this facility is that you can not only see, but also actually experience things
INFORMATION
name
Mushi Tech World (Fukushima Morino Science Experience Center)
location
100 Nijinodai, Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture
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