Amulapo to Hold Virtual Space Experience Fest in Fukuoka on June 28
The event directly addresses Japan's stated need to spark children's interest in science and technology amid a national push to grow the space industry.
Key Facts
- The Virtual Space Experience Fest takes place at Fukuoka City Science Museum on Sunday, June 28, with a morning session from 10:00 to 12:30 and an afternoon session from 13:30 to 16:00.
- Admission is free, but the Virtual Astronaut Selection Test costs 3,500 yen, requires advance reservation, runs about 60 minutes, and is recommended for third through sixth graders.
- Other activities include the Virtual Maker 'Luna City' for 1,000 yen, a VR goggles craft kit for 500 yen, an AR moon city walk for 500 yen, and a balloon rocket experiment for 500 yen.
- Amulapo president Katsuaki Tanaka said the event aims to raise children's interest in science and technology by providing space experiences using VR and AR.
- The company cited Japan's 1 trillion yen space strategy fund and a projected global space market exceeding 250 trillion yen by 2035 as context for the initiative.
Reporting from 1 source: PANORA.
Amulapo Inc. will host the Virtual Space Experience Fest at the Fukuoka City Science Museum on Sunday, June 28. The free-admission event targets infants and elementary school students, offering VR/AR-based space experiences including a Virtual Astronaut Selection Test, a moon city AR walk, and a balloon rocket craft. Each activity has a separate fee.
The one-day event is split into a morning session (10:00-12:30) and an afternoon session (13:30-16:00). Admission is free, but each experience carries a separate fee. The flagship activity, the Virtual Astronaut Selection Test, costs 3,500 yen, runs about 60 minutes, and requires advance reservation. It is recommended for third through sixth graders.
Other offerings include the Virtual Maker 'Luna City' (1,000 yen, no reservation), a VR goggles craft kit (500 yen), an AR moon city walk (500 yen), and a balloon rocket experiment (500 yen). All activities are designed for children aged three to fourth grade, with the astronaut test targeting older elementary students.
Amulapo president Katsuaki Tanaka said the event aims to raise children's interest in science and technology by providing space experiences using VR and AR. The company cited Japan's 1 trillion yen space strategy fund and a projected global space market exceeding 250 trillion yen by 2035 as context for the initiative.
- Virtual Astronaut Selection Test: 3,500 yen, 60 min, reservation-only, ages 3rd-6th grade
- Virtual Maker 'Luna City': 1,000 yen, 15 min, no reservation, ages 5-4th grade
- Space Adventure (VR Goggles Craft): 500 yen, 10 min, open entry, ages 3-4th grade
- Moon City Walk (AR Content Experience): 500 yen, 5 min, open entry, ages 5-4th grade
- Balloon Rocket Experience (Craft, Experiment): 500 yen, 15 min, open entry, ages 3-4th grade
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.