Podcasts Challenge New Forms of Science Communication: Miraikan × Scientalk, an Unprecedented First Collaboration
Science podcast 'Scientalk' and Miraikan announce their first collaboration. A podcast delving into the work of science communicators and an in-museum report video will be simultaneously released from April 30th, proposing a new form of science communication.
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Science podcast 'Scientalk' is collaborating with Miraikan (Koto-ku, Tokyo / Operated by Japan Science and Technology Agency) to simultaneously release an interview episode with science communicators and an in-museum report video experiencing permanent exhibitions such as 'Quantum Computer Disco' from Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Miraikan × Scientalk: Filming and podcast recording conducted inside the museum.
■ Key points of this release
### In-depth dialogue on podcasts, exploring the 'work of science communicators'
In modern society, where the development of science and technology is accelerating, the importance of 'science communicators' who translate between specialists and the general public is rapidly increasing. This collaboration utilizes the characteristics of audio media, which can convey more deeply the process of creating exhibitions over two years, the efforts to deliberately avoid technical terms, and the struggles over how to communicate.
Podcast 254. We asked science communicators about the behind-the-scenes of their work! [Miraikan]
### New science communication connecting dialogue and experience
This collaboration allows listeners to understand the 'philosophy' of the exhibition through the podcast and 're-experience' the exhibition through the in-museum report video. Science communicators involved in the actual production of exhibitions such as 'Quantum Computer Disco' consistently appear in both media, designing a flow that makes people 'listen, watch, and want to visit.' This content distribution itself is a practice of science communication.
YouTube [Special Coverage] Visiting Miraikan with a science communicator was 100 times more interesting than imagined.
Quantum Computer Disco: Unread Universe Quantum Computer's explanation partner robot 'Keparan'
■ Background of the project: Why podcasts now?
In recent years, while information has become shorter, podcasts, as an 'audio' dominant medium, are rapidly gaining attention as a 'medium of trust' that builds deep trust and engagement.
This collaboration delivers in-depth interviews via podcast, in addition to videos of museum visits. The fusion of Scientalk's style of 'freely talking about science in everyday language,' which was nominated for the JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS, and Miraikan's 'public knowledge' and 'expertise of science communicators' is an attempt to redefine science as 'something to discuss personally.'
■ Diverse collaborations developed as an individual podcast
Science podcast 'Scientalk' is engaged in activities to deliver scientific information to the general public through diverse collaborations with researchers, companies, research institutions, publishers, media, and science museums.
Research institutions/universities: Guest appearances by researchers, production of episodes explaining the latest research.
Companies: Dialogue and tie-up projects with science and technology companies.
Publishers: Book-linked episodes, joint content production.
Media: Collaboration with science public relations media and podcast media.
Moving forward, we will continue to produce 'content that widely conveys the charm of science' through collaboration with research institutions, educational institutions, and companies.
For inquiries regarding collaborations, interviews, or media coverage, please contact the inquiry desk at the end of this release.
Science podcast 'Scientalk'
■ Content details
Podcast episode
Released April 30 (approx. 52 minutes)
Distribution title:
255. We asked science communicators about the behind-the-scenes of their work! [Miraikan]
Guest:
Mr. Kotaro Nakao, Science Communicator, Miraikan.
[Podcast distribution links]
YouTube / Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Amazon Music / Voicy
YouTube video
Released April 30 (approx. 21 minutes)
Distribution title:
[Special Coverage] Visiting Miraikan with a science communicator was 100 times more interesting than imagined.
Main exhibition:
Permanent exhibition 'Quantum Computer Disco' (intuitive experience of quantum computing programming through DJ play)
Other visits:
Permanent exhibition 'Unread Universe', AI Suitcase, Therapy Robot 'PARO', etc.
[YouTube video link]
https://youtu.be/QohOuNMeAWo
[YouTube channel]
https://www.youtube.com/@scientalk
■ Comment
Researcher Ren (Program Personality)
"I feel it is meaningful to widely convey the voices of science communicators who support science museums. By knowing the voices and thoughts from the field, the experience at the science museum should be a little different. I hope that podcasts and science museums can be an opportunity for everyone to become interested in science."
Keywords:
Miraikan × Scientalk: Filming and podcast recording conducted inside the museum.
■ Key points of this release
### In-depth dialogue on podcasts, exploring the 'work of science communicators'
In modern society, where the development of science and technology is accelerating, the importance of 'science communicators' who translate between specialists and the general public is rapidly increasing. This collaboration utilizes the characteristics of audio media, which can convey more deeply the process of creating exhibitions over two years, the efforts to deliberately avoid technical terms, and the struggles over how to communicate.
Podcast 254. We asked science communicators about the behind-the-scenes of their work! [Miraikan]
### New science communication connecting dialogue and experience
This collaboration allows listeners to understand the 'philosophy' of the exhibition through the podcast and 're-experience' the exhibition through the in-museum report video. Science communicators involved in the actual production of exhibitions such as 'Quantum Computer Disco' consistently appear in both media, designing a flow that makes people 'listen, watch, and want to visit.' This content distribution itself is a practice of science communication.
YouTube [Special Coverage] Visiting Miraikan with a science communicator was 100 times more interesting than imagined.
Quantum Computer Disco: Unread Universe Quantum Computer's explanation partner robot 'Keparan'
■ Background of the project: Why podcasts now?
In recent years, while information has become shorter, podcasts, as an 'audio' dominant medium, are rapidly gaining attention as a 'medium of trust' that builds deep trust and engagement.
This collaboration delivers in-depth interviews via podcast, in addition to videos of museum visits. The fusion of Scientalk's style of 'freely talking about science in everyday language,' which was nominated for the JAPAN PODCAST AWARDS, and Miraikan's 'public knowledge' and 'expertise of science communicators' is an attempt to redefine science as 'something to discuss personally.'
■ Diverse collaborations developed as an individual podcast
Science podcast 'Scientalk' is engaged in activities to deliver scientific information to the general public through diverse collaborations with researchers, companies, research institutions, publishers, media, and science museums.
Research institutions/universities: Guest appearances by researchers, production of episodes explaining the latest research.
Companies: Dialogue and tie-up projects with science and technology companies.
Publishers: Book-linked episodes, joint content production.
Media: Collaboration with science public relations media and podcast media.
Moving forward, we will continue to produce 'content that widely conveys the charm of science' through collaboration with research institutions, educational institutions, and companies.
For inquiries regarding collaborations, interviews, or media coverage, please contact the inquiry desk at the end of this release.
Science podcast 'Scientalk'
■ Content details
Podcast episode
Released April 30 (approx. 52 minutes)
Distribution title:
255. We asked science communicators about the behind-the-scenes of their work! [Miraikan]
Guest:
Mr. Kotaro Nakao, Science Communicator, Miraikan.
[Podcast distribution links]
YouTube / Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Amazon Music / Voicy
YouTube video
Released April 30 (approx. 21 minutes)
Distribution title:
[Special Coverage] Visiting Miraikan with a science communicator was 100 times more interesting than imagined.
Main exhibition:
Permanent exhibition 'Quantum Computer Disco' (intuitive experience of quantum computing programming through DJ play)
Other visits:
Permanent exhibition 'Unread Universe', AI Suitcase, Therapy Robot 'PARO', etc.
[YouTube video link]
https://youtu.be/QohOuNMeAWo
[YouTube channel]
https://www.youtube.com/@scientalk
■ Comment
Researcher Ren (Program Personality)
"I feel it is meaningful to widely convey the voices of science communicators who support science museums. By knowing the voices and thoughts from the field, the experience at the science museum should be a little different. I hope that podcasts and science museums can be an opportunity for everyone to become interested in science."
Keywords: