Held Again This Summer Due to Popular Demand! Catch Night Insects with Dr. Mushi Mushi and Light Traps! 2026

June 17, Reiwa 8

NEXCO WEST CORPORATION FM Kagawa Co., Ltd.

NEXCO WEST CORPORATION Shikoku Branch (Takamatsu City, Asahi-cho, Branch Manager: Shinji Kikuri) and FM Kagawa Co., Ltd. (Takamatsu City, Ueno-cho, President and Representative Director: Koichiro Fujii) will hold a parent-child event on Friday, July 24, Reiwa 8, at the E11 Takamatsu Expressway Takase Parking Area (downward direction) to collect insects using light traps. This event, themed around interacting with nature at a highway PA, is designed for parents and children to enjoy and learn. We look forward to your applications.

On the day, NEXCO WEST Takamatsu Central Satellite will hold a "leisure sheet making" event using reused banners, followed by insect collection using light traps at Takase PA (downward direction).

Furthermore, there will be a "Mushi Mushi Quiz" by Mr. Keiichi Matsumoto, a "Mushi Mushi Doctor" from Kagawa Prefecture, and an observation session of the collected insects, allowing participants to learn about highways and nature in a fun way. NEXCO WEST and FM Kagawa are jointly planning this event to provide a place for parents and children to become interested in the natural environment and create memories.

Insect Event Overview

Date and Time: Friday, July 24, Reiwa 8, 18:00-22:00 Location: NEXCO WEST Takamatsu Central Satellite (1443-1 Hayashicho, Takamatsu City) and Takamatsu Expressway Takase PA (downward direction)

【Schedule】 17:30 Reception begins (Gather at Takamatsu Central Satellite) 18:00-18:30 Leisure sheet making at Takamatsu Central Satellite 18:30-19:10 Transfer by bus to Takase PA (downward direction) 19:10-21:00 Observation session including Mushi Mushi Quiz and insect light trapping (light trap) at Takase PA (downward direction) 22:00 Dissolution (Takamatsu Central Satellite)

※Please note that the program may change in case of rain.

How to Apply

(1) Application Period

Wednesday, June 17, Reiwa 8 - Sunday, July 12

(2) How to Apply

Please apply through the application form on the FM Kagawa HP. URL: https://www.fmkagawa.co.jp/lighttrap2026 ※Applications are accepted only through the website.

(3) Eligibility Requirements

Parents and elementary school children (4 years and older, able to walk independently) residing in Kagawa Prefecture

(4) Capacity

20 groups, 40 people ※If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, a lottery will be held.

(5) Participation Fee

500 yen per person (1,000 yen per group)

Fun lessons and quizzes by Dr. Mushi Mushi, a native of Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture!

Affiliated with NPO "Natural History Museum for Everyone to Create", Kagawa

Born in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture in 1971.

Loved insects more than meals since childhood.

Grew up with Marugame Castle as his backyard, devoted to catching insects.

Studied entomology at the Graduate School of Tokyo University of Agriculture.

(Message) We humans are also living beings. The world is sustained by the existence of various creatures. I hope for a world where humans can live humanely while being grateful to other living things.