Interactive Mineral Event 'Mineral Collection' to be Held in Osaka Umeda
The 'Mineral Collection' event will take place from June 5 to 7, 2026, at Grand Green Osaka. The urban science event features interactive workshops, expert lectures, and activities aimed at promoting scientific interest through minerals, with a portion of proceeds supporting Zambian mining communities.
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## Mineral Collection - Japan Mineral Collection 2026 -
The interactive mineral event 'Mineral Collection' will be held from June 5 (Fri) to June 7 (Sun), 2026, at Park Hall, 4th floor, South Building, Grand Green Osaka.
### Highlight: 'Find the Diamond! Mystery Stone Identification Workshop'
This workshop challenges participants to distinguish real natural diamonds from a variety of clear and beautiful stones. Participants will use tools commonly used in gem identification, such as loupes, microscopes, and UV lights. A special collaboration with the manga series 'Jeweler Maid' will also be featured.
### More Than Just a Market
This event is designed as an urban science event that blends science, education, and entertainment. The program includes:
- The popular 'Gemstone Scooping' by Hakusekikan.
- A special lecture by Professor Hiroshi Kageyama of Kyoto University on the next-generation material 'Perovskite'.
- An experiment on generating electricity from stones by Yasuo Kiji, a teacher at Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School.
### 'Casual Meetup' for Mineral Enthusiasts
On June 6 (Sat), a casual meetup event titled 'Talk! Connect! Relaxed Mineral Enthusiasts' Meetup' will be held, where fans can bring their favorite minerals and share stories. It aims to create a welcoming space for everyone, from beginners to experienced collectors.
### Social Responsibility
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support mining community assistance activities in Zambia, contributing to local education and infrastructure development.
The interactive mineral event 'Mineral Collection' will be held from June 5 (Fri) to June 7 (Sun), 2026, at Park Hall, 4th floor, South Building, Grand Green Osaka.
### Highlight: 'Find the Diamond! Mystery Stone Identification Workshop'
This workshop challenges participants to distinguish real natural diamonds from a variety of clear and beautiful stones. Participants will use tools commonly used in gem identification, such as loupes, microscopes, and UV lights. A special collaboration with the manga series 'Jeweler Maid' will also be featured.
### More Than Just a Market
This event is designed as an urban science event that blends science, education, and entertainment. The program includes:
- The popular 'Gemstone Scooping' by Hakusekikan.
- A special lecture by Professor Hiroshi Kageyama of Kyoto University on the next-generation material 'Perovskite'.
- An experiment on generating electricity from stones by Yasuo Kiji, a teacher at Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School.
### 'Casual Meetup' for Mineral Enthusiasts
On June 6 (Sat), a casual meetup event titled 'Talk! Connect! Relaxed Mineral Enthusiasts' Meetup' will be held, where fans can bring their favorite minerals and share stories. It aims to create a welcoming space for everyone, from beginners to experienced collectors.
### Social Responsibility
A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to support mining community assistance activities in Zambia, contributing to local education and infrastructure development.
FAQ
「鉱物コレクション」はいつどこで開催されますか？
2026年6月5日（金）から7日（日）まで、大阪梅田のグラングリーン大阪 南館4階 パークホールにて開催されます。
どのような体験企画がありますか？
ダイヤモンドを鑑別するワークショップ、博石館による「宝石すくい」、京都大学・陰山洋教授による特別講演、立命館中学・高等学校・貴治康夫先生による電気実験などが予定されています。
イベントの目的は何ですか？
鉱物を入り口に科学への興味を広げることや、世代を超えた交流の場の提供を目的としており、売上の一部はザンビアの鉱山コミュニティ支援へ寄付されます。
オフ会はありますか？
6月6日（土）夕方から、参加者同士が好きな鉱物を語り合う交流企画「語れ！繋がれ！ゆるっと石沼オフ会」が開催されます。
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