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[NHK Culture] Recommended for Children Too! Insect Hunter Shuu Makita Appears at NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom! Introducing Insects Encountered During Travels Around the World, with Photos and Specimens Collected by Makita.

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Published Jun 11, 2026 8:05 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:57 PM ・ 4 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Shuu Makita, known as an insect hunter, will hold a special lecture at NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom.
He will share experiences from insect collecting trips around the world, accompanied by photos and actual specimens.
The event, suitable for both children and adults, will take place on June 20, 2026, with options for in-person attendance and online participation.

Shuu Makita, known as an insect hunter, will hold a special lecture at NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom. He will share experiences from insect collecting trips around the world, accompanied by photos and actual specimens. The event, suitable for both children and adults, will take place on June 20, 2026, with options for in-person attendance and online participation. Advance questions are also being accepted.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000706.000071793.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 11, 2026

Insect Hunter, Insect Doctor Shuu Makita

Classroom Attendance Details Here

Online Details Here

Shuu Makita is a familiar face to a wide range of generations, appearing on various TV programs such as NHK E-tele's 'Vegetable Time: Organic Power of Satoyama Gardens'.

His books as an insect hunter are also highly acclaimed, enjoyable for both adults and children.

Now, Makita will appear at NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom to talk about his experiences traveling the world in pursuit of insects.

From tropical jungles to snowy regions, he has encountered insects in numerous fields. Among them were species that brought him such immense joy that he couldn't stop trembling, and others that significantly changed his life.

He continues to pursue insects at the forefront of global fieldwork, visiting New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, and Laos in 2025, and India in 2026.

On the day of the event, drawing on his past experiences, he will speak extensively about the fascinating insects of the world, while showing photographs and actual insect specimens he has collected.

Won't you join Makita to take a peek into the deep and captivating world of insects?

Advance Questions Welcome! Deadline: 6/13

https://forms.gle/rGcJbWh3Ubfin9nKA

Insects Encountered While Traveling This Planet

Instructor: Insect Hunter, Insect Doctor Shuu Makita

Format: Classroom Attendance / Online

Date and Time: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Participation Fee: Classroom Attendance: Members ¥5,720 (tax included)

General (no membership required) ¥6,864 (tax included)

Junior high school students and younger (no membership required) ¥4,576 (tax included)

Online: Members/General (no membership required) ¥4,400 (tax included)

Organizer: NHK Culture Center Aoyama Classroom

Details URL:

Classroom Attendance: https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1330581.html

Online: https://www.nhk-cul.co.jp/programs/program_1330585.html

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Source: PR TIMES
Category: Event
Organizations: NHK / NHK E-tele
Dates in source: 6/13

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FAQ

What is the content of Shuu Makita's insect lecture?

It's a lecture where he shares the ecology and excitement of discoveries from insects encountered during his travels worldwide, using photos and actual specimens. It's enjoyable for children and adults alike.

When and where can I attend the event?

You can attend in person at NHK Culture Aoyama Classroom on Saturday, June 20, 2026, or participate online.

What is the participation fee?

For general admission, classroom attendance is ¥6,864, and online participation is ¥4,400. Member discounts and student discounts are also available.

Can I submit questions in advance?

Yes, advance questions are accepted via a designated form until June 13.

Who is Shuu Makita?

He is an expert known as an insect hunter and insect doctor, with numerous TV appearances and published books.

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