【Golden Week at Space LABO!】Will you also be captivated by science?! "Wakuwaku Science Festa 2026 Spring" to be held
Space LABO (Kitakyushu City Science Museum) will host the "Wakuwaku Science Festa 2026 Spring" for free on April 29, 2026. The event is packed with science experiences, experiments, and crafts for all ages, including a science show by Director Yasufumi Kawamura.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: April 24, 2026 at 19:00
- 🔍 Collected: April 24, 2026 at 10:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 24, 2026 at 14:44 (4h 12m after Collected)
On April 29, 2026 (Wednesday, public holiday), Space LABO (Kitakyushu City Science Museum) will host "Wakuwaku Science Festa 2026 Spring," a festival of science events.
Held twice a year in spring and autumn, this event features a variety of booths thanks to the cooperation of many participating organizations, offering plenty of science experiences, experiments, and crafts that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!
There will be hands-on experience and craft workshops conducted by high school students, university students, and volunteers from Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka Prefecture, as well as a science show by Director Yasufumi Kawamura, who is active in TV programs such as NHK's "Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru!" (Chiko-chan Will Scold You!). The event is full of content where you can enjoy the wonders of science and the fun of crafting.
Event Details
Venue
【Main Venue】Space LABO ANNEX (Annex Building)
2-2-11 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City
* Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Space World Station
【Sub Venue】Space LABO (Main Building)
4-1-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, inside THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu
* Approximately 3 minutes walk from JR Space World Station
Date and Time
April 29, 2026 (Public Holiday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Participation Fee
Free
Main Programs
* Director Dr. Kawamura's Science Plaza (Will it float? Will it sink? Let's try it!)
* Wooden Toy Show
* Fun Science Experiments (Magic Mirror, Magic Bubbles, etc.)
* Crafts (Papercraft 3D crafts, etc.)
* Soccer Robot Experience
* Air Hockey Play
* Mini Train Ride
* PET Bottle Rocket Launch, etc.
* Some cancellations or changes may occur due to rain or other reasons.
Receive a novelty gift by participating in the stamp rally!
PET Bottle Rocket Launch (Last year's scene)
How to Participate
"Wakuwaku Science Festa 2026 Spring" is open to everyone without prior reservation. Feel free to join.
Advance application is required only for the following event.
Event Name: Director Dr. Kawamura's Science Plaza (Will it float? Will it sink? Let's try it!)
Application Method: Electronic application (Kitakyushu City Electronic Application System)
Capacity: 100 people
Electronic Application Deadline: April 24 (Friday) until 5:00 PM (Lottery)
Click here to apply
Participating Organizations
Kitakyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyushu Polytechnic College, Kitakyushu National College of Technology,
Higashichikushi Gakuen High School & Shoyokan Junior High School, Fukuoka University of Education, Fukuoka University, Kitakyushu City Robocup Association
(In no particular order, titles omitted)
Space LABO (Kitakyushu City Science Museum)
Space LABO is an experiential science museum that cherishes the budding "sense of wonder" in each individual and further nurtures it.
Space LABO Official Website
【Main Venue】Space LABO ANNEX (Annex Building) 【Sub Venue】Space LABO (Main Building)
Keywords:
Held twice a year in spring and autumn, this event features a variety of booths thanks to the cooperation of many participating organizations, offering plenty of science experiences, experiments, and crafts that can be enjoyed by children and adults alike!
There will be hands-on experience and craft workshops conducted by high school students, university students, and volunteers from Kitakyushu City and Fukuoka Prefecture, as well as a science show by Director Yasufumi Kawamura, who is active in TV programs such as NHK's "Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru!" (Chiko-chan Will Scold You!). The event is full of content where you can enjoy the wonders of science and the fun of crafting.
Event Details
Venue
【Main Venue】Space LABO ANNEX (Annex Building)
2-2-11 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City
* Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR Space World Station
【Sub Venue】Space LABO (Main Building)
4-1-1 Higashida, Yahatahigashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, inside THE OUTLETS Kitakyushu
* Approximately 3 minutes walk from JR Space World Station
Date and Time
April 29, 2026 (Public Holiday) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Participation Fee
Free
Main Programs
* Director Dr. Kawamura's Science Plaza (Will it float? Will it sink? Let's try it!)
* Wooden Toy Show
* Fun Science Experiments (Magic Mirror, Magic Bubbles, etc.)
* Crafts (Papercraft 3D crafts, etc.)
* Soccer Robot Experience
* Air Hockey Play
* Mini Train Ride
* PET Bottle Rocket Launch, etc.
* Some cancellations or changes may occur due to rain or other reasons.
Receive a novelty gift by participating in the stamp rally!
PET Bottle Rocket Launch (Last year's scene)
How to Participate
"Wakuwaku Science Festa 2026 Spring" is open to everyone without prior reservation. Feel free to join.
Advance application is required only for the following event.
Event Name: Director Dr. Kawamura's Science Plaza (Will it float? Will it sink? Let's try it!)
Application Method: Electronic application (Kitakyushu City Electronic Application System)
Capacity: 100 people
Electronic Application Deadline: April 24 (Friday) until 5:00 PM (Lottery)
Click here to apply
Participating Organizations
Kitakyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Kyushu Polytechnic College, Kitakyushu National College of Technology,
Higashichikushi Gakuen High School & Shoyokan Junior High School, Fukuoka University of Education, Fukuoka University, Kitakyushu City Robocup Association
(In no particular order, titles omitted)
Space LABO (Kitakyushu City Science Museum)
Space LABO is an experiential science museum that cherishes the budding "sense of wonder" in each individual and further nurtures it.
Space LABO Official Website
【Main Venue】Space LABO ANNEX (Annex Building) 【Sub Venue】Space LABO (Main Building)
Keywords: