Future Lab

Miraikan focus not only on exhibitions and events but also on activities as a "Future Lab" where the public can participate in cutting-edge research and development, and field trials conducted at Miraikan. We advance future-oriented initiatives in collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, companies, artists, and local governments.

Participate in
Experiments

Visitors can experience technologies and services under development by participating in cutting-edge research and field trials. Feedback from visitors contributes to research and development and real-world implementation.

Annual Programs

Walking Through the Permanent Exhibition with "AI Suitcase"

This is a field trial of an autonomous navigation robot that assists mobility in visually impaired people. We collect participant feedback and navigation data through tour experiences in the permanent exhibition.

Held daily

Minna no KANZO Research

We examine participants' liver conditions and collect information such as their physical characteristics and lifestyle habits. We aim to clarify the causes of fatty liver disease using data from various participants.

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Held Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Exploring the Mysterious World from Children's Perspective

This participatory experiment explores children's perceptual world. Through experiments investigating the unconscious mind, we explore children's unique perspectives that differ from that of adults.

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Selected Programs（FY2026）

Prototype Demonstration Toward the Social Implementation of a Sign Language Recognition Glove

Lei JING

University of Aizu, School of Computer Science and Engineering

World Transition Experiences via “World Link Door”, Bridging Real and Virtual Spaces

Daiki Hagimori

NTT DOCOMO, INC. Mobile Innovation Tech Department

Hands-on Demonstration: Visualization and Co-Creative Development of a Knee Robustness Index (KRI) with Wearable Devices

Ayako Akiba

Keio University, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery / Institute for Integrated Sports Medicine

Proof of Concept for new interpersonal services powered by generative AI and autonomous robots.

Moeka Okamura

JAL Digital Co.,Ltd. Digital Delivery Department

Verification of Coexistence Functions and Social Acceptance of the Childlike Robot “Hanamoflor”

Sodeyama Yoshinao

Sony Group Corporation, Business Incubation Platform

For Companies and Researchers Call for Field Trial

Engage with
Research

In the Research Area located adjacent to the exhibition zones, there are approximately 10 ongoing research projects. We conduct collaborative research and development with visitors through participatory research, field trials, and dialogue events, using Miraikan as our research field.

Miraikan Accessibility Lab.
Asakawa Chieko(Miraikan）

We are advancing research and development of technologies to support the future lives of people with visual impairments and technologies that enrich museum experiences, together with partner companies and universities.

Open-Source Autonomous Driving Project
Kato Shinpei (TIER IV, Inc.)

Using the open-source software Autoware, we are developing autonomous driving technology to support the creation of safe,convenient autonomous mobility.

AI Co-Creation for Everyone Project
Sugano Yusuke (The University of Tokyo)

Creating ways for everyone to join AI development through everyday activities.

Exploring the Wonderful World of Children Project
Yamaguchi K. Masami(Chuo University)

We study the vision and development of babies and children to explore the formation process of "the ability to view the world" (visual perception ability).

Sustainable Biotechnology Project
Watanabe Kazuya (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences）

We are conducting research and development of bioprocesses that produce hydrogen, a clean energy source, from food waste using electricity-generating microorganisms.

Human Organoid Project
Takebe Takanori (Osaka University)

We are approaching new medicine by utilizing "organoids" - miniature organs created in test tubes from human cells, such as iPS cells.

Space Cooking & Food Experience Project
Furukawa Hidemitsu (Yamagata University)

A visitor-participatory project demonstrating future food circulation systems inspired by space environments.

AI Robot Living Lab Project
Matsushima Tatsuya (AI Robot Association)

This research envisions a future in which AI robots are gradually introduced into society, learning and naturally integrating into our daily lives.

Tokyo Mirai Park
Tokyo Metropolitan Government

We bring together new technologies and ideas to promote exhibition experiences and technology demonstrations, creating "Future Tokyo" through public-private-academic collaboration.

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Past project list

Opinion Bank
Gathering data on public opinion

Miraikan gathers the opinions of the general public on various issues surrounding science and technology. The views gathered are disseminated to the relevant organizations, contributing to the development of a new foundation for society.

Visiting Miraikan

Facility guide

Special Exhibition

Permanent Exhibitions

Explore the frontiers

Create your future

Discover your Earth

Theaters

Dome Theater

Theater Room

Innovation Hall

Recommended Tours

Recommended tours list

Future Lab