Are you feeling tired right now?
Tiredness is an inseparable part of our daily lives. Although tiredness is very familiar to us, we may be surprised to learn what it is. What exactly is tiredness? Can we escape from it?
Mirai can NOW Vol. 10, “Tired? Reshape your rest-style” will introduce the true nature of tiredness as revealed by the latest science. Plus, for those of you who are tired, we have prepared a variety of ways to rest that go beyond just sleep and food. Would you like to join us in exploring how to develop your own unique way of coexisting with tiredness?
Exhibit Details
Understanding Tiredness
The latest research results from fatigue science have revealed the true nature of the tiredness we usually feel.
What is the difference between tiredness and the feeling of tiredness? Can tiredness be measured? Although we are familiar with tiredness, we know very little about it. Tiredness arises when we exercise, study, or work hard. The exhibit will explain what is happening inside the body at that time.
Let's experience a variety of ways to rest.
What do you do when you feel tired? Sleep a lot? Eat a delicious meal? Drink an energy drink? These are not the only ways to rest. Enjoy books and music, meditate, engaging in fan activities, or travel. ...... What may not seem like rest at first glance, could be a great way to rest. This exhibit will show you ways to rest that are backed by the science of tiredness. Experience various ways to rest, and find your own unique way to rest!
Main Exhibits
Digital Forest Bathing uralaa
Experience the sensation of being in real natural surroundings even in the city with "Digital Forest Bathing." Using large multi-screens, sounds, and scents, uralaa recreates the experience of being surrounded by nature indoors. This experience provides physiological and psychological improvement similar to that of actual forest bathing. (Provided by: Forest Digital Inc.)
ZZZN SLEEP APPAREL SYSTEM
An apparel system that records biometric data such as sleep state, stress levels, and heart rate, providing an optimal sleep environment tailored to each individual. It offers a new "polyphasic/power nap experience" that allows you to sleep regardless of location whenever you want, through music, lighting, and mode changes according to sleep environment and physical condition. (Provided by: NTT DX Partners / Konel Inc.)
Deep Breathing Inducing Device Shinkokyu
This is a device that naturally encourages deep breathing through unique movements and sounds. It’s designed to subtly promote breathing by applying the phenomenon called "motor empathy," where one feels the movements of people or objects they observe. Confirmed effects include stress reduction, concentration recovery, and sleep improvement. (Provided by: Shinkokyu Ltd.)
Qoobo
This is a cushion-type therapy robot with a tail. Its fluffy texture and tail responds to petting and provides comfort similar to a pet. Psychological effects have been demonstrated, such as increased positive responses when used in elderly care settings. (Provided by: Yukai Engineering Inc.)
Message from the Supervisor
Kazuhiro Kondo
MD, PhD, Professor, Department of Fatigue Science, The Jikei University School of Medicine
While everyone experiences tiredness in daily life, many people may not know much about the mechanisms of tiredness or proper recovery methods. Through this exhibition, I hope visitors will learn about the mechanisms of everyday tiredness and appropriate countermeasures by introducing cutting-edge information on tiredness and recovery.
Dr. Kondo is a pecialist in fatigue science, engaged in research to elucidate the mechanisms of physiological tiredness and invented a method to measure tiredness using viruses as indicators. He is currently at the forefront of tiredness-related research, including investigating the causes of post-COVID-19 syndrome.
Event Outline
- Period
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July 16 (Wed) - September 15 (Mon/Holiday), 2025
*Closed on September 2 (Tue) and September 9 (Tue)
- Venue
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), 1st Floor Symbol Zone
- Target Audience
- Everyone
- Admission
- Free
- Organizer
- National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
- Cooperation
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Forest Digital Inc.
NTT DX Partners / Konel Inc.
Shinkokyu Ltd.
Yukai Engineering Inc.
Project toward Smart Soft-Manufacturing Revolution
- Inquiries
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Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation
Tel: +81-3-3570-9151
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