Experience Science in Oita City! 'Oita Science Park 2026' to be Held

Get excited! Welcome to the thrilling world of science!

Universities, colleges, high schools, companies, and organizations active in Oita City will present a wide variety of science experience booths!

Free admission! Everyone is welcome to attend!

'Oita Science Park 2026' Flyer ↓

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Date and Time

August 22 (Saturday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

August 23 (Sunday): 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue

Hagoshi BASE (3-45 Hagoshi-machi, Oita City)

・Meeting rooms (1st, 2nd, 6th floors)

・Oita Central Community Center (2nd floor)

・Citizen Gymnasium

Art Plaza (3-31 Hagoshi-machi, Oita City)

Event Highlights

Booth Exhibitions

A total of 64 diverse science experience booths will be presented by universities, colleges, high schools, companies, and organizations from Oita City!

Most booths are designed for elementary and junior high school students, though some are also suitable for preschoolers.

Some booths require prior registration, while others allow walk-in participation on the day.

For details, please refer to the 'Detailed Booth List' (opens in a new window).

Deadline for pre-registration: July 31 (Friday) ※Lottery in case of oversubscription

※Booth contents are subject to change without prior notice.

※Exhibition dates vary by booth. Please check the 'Detailed Booth List' for specifics.

※Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before your scheduled experience time.

※Due to crowd control, parental entry into certain booths may be restricted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation so that as many children as possible can enjoy the experiences.

Experience the world of liquid nitrogen at minus 200 degrees! (Last year's event) Pharmacist experience (Last year's event)

Vehicle Exhibitions (※Location: Open plaza in front of Hagoshi BASE)

Unmanned Firefighting Robot Vehicle

An unmanned, remotely operated firefighting robot capable of discharging water from up to 80 meters away will be exhibited. It is designed for use in fire scenes where it is too dangerous for firefighters to approach.

※Exhibition may be canceled in case of actual fire emergencies. No water discharge will occur during the event.

Unmanned Firefighting Robot Vehicle

Green Slow Mobility

The Green Slow Mobility (low-speed electric bus), currently operating in the Notsuhara, Saganoseki, and Dainan areas as a local transportation and tourism solution, will be on display.

※Vehicle designs may vary.

Green Slow Mobility

Concurrent Events

Oita Prefectural High School Robot Competition

Date: August 23 (Sunday), 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Common Space 1, 1st Floor, Hagoshi BASE

This competition features robots designed and built by high school students through teamwork, technical skill, and innovative thinking, following repeated trials and failures. This year’s theme is inspired by specialty products from Saga Prefecture, where the national competition will be held. Be sure to watch how each school applies its unique creativity!

※On August 22 (Saturday), venue setup and public practice sessions will take place.

Oita Prefectural High School Robot Competition – Last Year's Highlights

Food Market

Date: August 22–23, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue: Hagoshi Link Square

A food market will be held at Hagoshi Link Square, featuring popular food trucks.

Enjoy delicious local cuisine!

Additional Activities

・Participants who complete an on-site survey will receive a gift! (One per child, while supplies last)

・A stamp rally will be held across multiple venues!

Organizers: Oita City, Oita City Board of Education

Sponsor: National University Corporation Oita University