Sagamihara City to Host First-Ever "Sagamihara Space Camp" for a 3-Day Summer Vacation Learning Experience in Minecraft!
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- Sagamihara City to Host First-Ever "Sagamihara Space Camp" for a 3-Day Summer Vacation Learning Experience in Minecraft!
- Sagamihara City, aiming to make space more accessible, will hold its first "Sagamihara Space Camp," a 3-day, 2-night program where participants learn about space within the popular metaverse game "Minecraft®." Aimed at students from 5th grade to 3rd year of high school, the camp features lectures by JAXA personnel and Minecraft Professor Shuichi Tatsunami, along with group work.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Sagamihara City, aiming to make space more accessible, will hold its first "Sagamihara Space Camp," a 3-day, 2-night program where participants learn about space within the popular metaverse game "Minecraft®." Aimed at students from 5th grade to 3rd year of high school, the camp features lectures by JAXA personnel and Minecraft Professor Shuichi Tatsunami, along with group work.
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- June 9, 2026
Sagamihara City, aiming to make space more accessible, will hold its first "Sagamihara Space Camp," a 3-day, 2-night program where participants learn about space within the popular metaverse game "Minecraft®." Aimed at students from 5th grade to 3rd year of high school, the camp features lectures by JAXA personnel and Minecraft Professor Shuichi Tatsunami, along with group work.
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Sagamihara City, known as a "city where space feels close," is holding its first-ever 3-day, 2-night program called "Sagamihara Space Camp" to learn about space within "LunarCraft," a world created in the globally popular metaverse game "Minecraft®."
This event is an original program developed by the city, inviting JAXA officials and Minecraft Professor Shuichi Tatsunami as instructors. Participants will learn about space through lectures and group work using LunarCraft. The program is designed for students from the 5th grade of elementary school to the 3rd year of high school.
Why not join this camp for three days of immersion in Minecraft and space during the long summer vacation?
- Event Overview
"Sagamihara Space Camp" will be based at the "National Consumer Affairs Center Sagamihara Office," which has training and accommodation facilities. Various programs will be offered utilizing the "JAXA Sagamihara Campus" and the "Sagamihara City Museum," both within walking distance.
[Dates]
August 3 (Mon) to August 5 (Wed), Reiwa 8 (2026)
[Venue]
(1) National Consumer Affairs Center Sagamihara Office (3-1-1 Yasaka, Chuo-ku)
*This will be the venue for lectures, workshops, accommodation, and meals.
(Access) https://www.kokusen.go.jp/hello/map_sagamihara.html
(Facility Information) https://www.kokusen.go.jp/hello/data/shisetu.html
(2) JAXA Sagamihara Campus (3-1-1 Yunodai, Chuo-ku)
(3) Sagamihara City Museum (3-1-15 Takane, Chuo-ku)
Image: JAXA Sagamihara Campus Space Exploration Innovation Building and Sagamihara City Museum exterior
[Target Audience]
Students from 5th grade of elementary school to 3rd year of high school who can perform basic operations on the PC version of Minecraft®.
Participation Requirements:
*Must be within the target age range.
*Must obtain parental consent to participate.
*Must be able to perform basic operations on the PC version of Minecraft.
*Must be able to take care of personal needs during the overnight stay.
*Must be able to adapt to group living.
[Capacity]
30 participants (lottery if applications exceed capacity)
[Participation Fee]
13,200 yen (tax included)
*This covers the actual costs for 2 nights of accommodation and 6 meals.
[Application Period]
From June 1 (Mon) to June 26 (Fri). Please apply through the city's website.
https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/kankou/1026674/hayabusa2/index.html
*Please note that there are important points to be aware of when participating. Please check the website above before applying.
- Instructor Introduction and Program Content (Tentative)
[Instructor]
Shuichi Tatsunami
(Minecraft Professor)
Representative of Japan Crafters Union
Visiting Researcher, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Art and Design, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture
Released Asia's and Japan's first works on the Minecraft Marketplace in 2018. In September 2021, he was awarded the title of Microsoft Innovative Educator FELLOW by Microsoft, becoming the 7th Japanese recipient.
He has appeared on numerous terrestrial TV programs such as "Jounetsu Tairiku" and "Matsuko's Unknown World" as a Minecraft expert, widely disseminating the educational benefits of Minecraft. He continues to research the creation and utilization of educational materials using Minecraft as a platform, and is a leading figure in Minecraft education.
[Program Content (Tentative)]
*DAY 1: Orientation / Icebreaker / Lecture by JAXA personnel, etc.
*DAY 2: Museum visit / LunarCraft workshop, etc.
*DAY 3: LunarCraft workshop / Achievement presentation, etc.
*Program details are subject to change at this time.
Image: Impression of past workshops
Media representatives wishing to cover this event should contact the City Promotion Strategy Division in advance.
*This event is NOT an official Minecraft event. It is not approved by or affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.
*NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT EVENT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.
*Please do not contact Mojang Synergies AB regarding the content of this event.
*Mojang ©2009-2025. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.
*Minecraft experience and LunarCraft are available free of charge.
This event is an original program developed by the city, inviting JAXA officials and Minecraft Professor Shuichi Tatsunami as instructors. Participants will learn about space through lectures and group work using LunarCraft. The program is designed for students from the 5th grade of elementary school to the 3rd year of high school.
Why not join this camp for three days of immersion in Minecraft and space during the long summer vacation?
- Event Overview
"Sagamihara Space Camp" will be based at the "National Consumer Affairs Center Sagamihara Office," which has training and accommodation facilities. Various programs will be offered utilizing the "JAXA Sagamihara Campus" and the "Sagamihara City Museum," both within walking distance.
[Dates]
August 3 (Mon) to August 5 (Wed), Reiwa 8 (2026)
[Venue]
(1) National Consumer Affairs Center Sagamihara Office (3-1-1 Yasaka, Chuo-ku)
*This will be the venue for lectures, workshops, accommodation, and meals.
(Access) https://www.kokusen.go.jp/hello/map_sagamihara.html
(Facility Information) https://www.kokusen.go.jp/hello/data/shisetu.html
(2) JAXA Sagamihara Campus (3-1-1 Yunodai, Chuo-ku)
(3) Sagamihara City Museum (3-1-15 Takane, Chuo-ku)
Image: JAXA Sagamihara Campus Space Exploration Innovation Building and Sagamihara City Museum exterior
[Target Audience]
Students from 5th grade of elementary school to 3rd year of high school who can perform basic operations on the PC version of Minecraft®.
Participation Requirements:
*Must be within the target age range.
*Must obtain parental consent to participate.
*Must be able to perform basic operations on the PC version of Minecraft.
*Must be able to take care of personal needs during the overnight stay.
*Must be able to adapt to group living.
[Capacity]
30 participants (lottery if applications exceed capacity)
[Participation Fee]
13,200 yen (tax included)
*This covers the actual costs for 2 nights of accommodation and 6 meals.
[Application Period]
From June 1 (Mon) to June 26 (Fri). Please apply through the city's website.
https://www.city.sagamihara.kanagawa.jp/kankou/1026674/hayabusa2/index.html
*Please note that there are important points to be aware of when participating. Please check the website above before applying.
- Instructor Introduction and Program Content (Tentative)
[Instructor]
Shuichi Tatsunami
(Minecraft Professor)
Representative of Japan Crafters Union
Visiting Researcher, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Visiting Professor, Faculty of Art and Design, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture
Released Asia's and Japan's first works on the Minecraft Marketplace in 2018. In September 2021, he was awarded the title of Microsoft Innovative Educator FELLOW by Microsoft, becoming the 7th Japanese recipient.
He has appeared on numerous terrestrial TV programs such as "Jounetsu Tairiku" and "Matsuko's Unknown World" as a Minecraft expert, widely disseminating the educational benefits of Minecraft. He continues to research the creation and utilization of educational materials using Minecraft as a platform, and is a leading figure in Minecraft education.
[Program Content (Tentative)]
*DAY 1: Orientation / Icebreaker / Lecture by JAXA personnel, etc.
*DAY 2: Museum visit / LunarCraft workshop, etc.
*DAY 3: LunarCraft workshop / Achievement presentation, etc.
*Program details are subject to change at this time.
Image: Impression of past workshops
Media representatives wishing to cover this event should contact the City Promotion Strategy Division in advance.
*This event is NOT an official Minecraft event. It is not approved by or affiliated with Mojang or Microsoft.
*NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT EVENT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT.
*Please do not contact Mojang Synergies AB regarding the content of this event.
*Mojang ©2009-2025. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.
*Minecraft experience and LunarCraft are available free of charge.
FAQ
What is the Sagamihara Space Camp?
It is a summer camp organized by Sagamihara City for elementary, junior high, and high school students to learn about space using Minecraft®.
What are the activities involved?
Activities include lectures by JAXA personnel and Minecraft Professor, and group work within Minecraft®'s "LunarCraft" world.
How can I participate?
Applications must be submitted through the Sagamihara City website between June 1st and June 26th.
What is the target age and cost?
The target audience is 5th grade elementary to 3rd year high school students, with a participation fee of 13,200 yen (tax included).
Where is the venue?
The camp is based at the National Consumer Affairs Center Sagamihara Office, utilizing facilities such as the JAXA Sagamihara Campus and Sagamihara City Museum.