Scientific Exploration Vessel 'Tara' Heading to Kagawa
The scientific exploration schooner 'Tara', operated by the Tara Ocean Foundation, will visit Takamatsu Port in Kagawa in April 2026 for the first time in 8 years, hosting various events.
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The scientific exploration vessel "Tara," operated by the Tara Ocean Foundation (Paris, France), which is dedicated to marine research and ocean conservation, will visit Japan in April 2026 for the first time in 8 years.
It will dock at Takamatsu Port in Kagawa Prefecture from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, and will anchor off the coast of Awashima in Mitoyo City from the 26th to the 27th.
This port call is a special opportunity realized in response to strong requests from the local community.
[Tara Related Events]
[Port Call Ceremony]
Greetings by Mr. Katsuhiko Hibino (Director of Tara Océan Japan / President of Tokyo University of the Arts) and introductions of the Tara crew will take place.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 09:00 - 10:00 (planned)
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
No advance registration required.
[Tara Onboard Tour]
Tour the docked Tara and learn about the activities of Tara Océan.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 15:30 - 16:30
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
Capacity: 30 people per session (Duration: about 30 minutes)
Participation Fee: Free
Advance registration required: https://forms.gle/eJuqpZdTvBXY1MJC6
[Departure Ceremony]
Greetings by Mr. Katsuhiko Hibino (Director of Tara Océan Japan / President of Tokyo University of the Arts) and other events will take place.
Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 09:00 - 10:00 (planned)
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
No advance registration required.
[TARA JAMBIO Exhibition]
An art exhibition by artists who accompanied the "Tara JAMBIO Blue Carbon Project."
Date and Time:
Friday, April 24, 14:00 - 19:00
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday, April 26, 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
Furthermore, during the period of April 25 (Sat) to April 26 (Sun), symposiums and workshops organized by Tokyo University of the Arts and Kagawa University will be held at Decks Galleria, near Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla).
Details will be updated on the official website and SNS as needed.
https://jp.fon
It will dock at Takamatsu Port in Kagawa Prefecture from Friday, April 24 to Sunday, April 26, and will anchor off the coast of Awashima in Mitoyo City from the 26th to the 27th.
This port call is a special opportunity realized in response to strong requests from the local community.
[Tara Related Events]
[Port Call Ceremony]
Greetings by Mr. Katsuhiko Hibino (Director of Tara Océan Japan / President of Tokyo University of the Arts) and introductions of the Tara crew will take place.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 09:00 - 10:00 (planned)
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
No advance registration required.
[Tara Onboard Tour]
Tour the docked Tara and learn about the activities of Tara Océan.
Date and Time: Saturday, April 25, 15:30 - 16:30
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
Capacity: 30 people per session (Duration: about 30 minutes)
Participation Fee: Free
Advance registration required: https://forms.gle/eJuqpZdTvBXY1MJC6
[Departure Ceremony]
Greetings by Mr. Katsuhiko Hibino (Director of Tara Océan Japan / President of Tokyo University of the Arts) and other events will take place.
Date and Time: Sunday, April 26, 09:00 - 10:00 (planned)
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
No advance registration required.
[TARA JAMBIO Exhibition]
An art exhibition by artists who accompanied the "Tara JAMBIO Blue Carbon Project."
Date and Time:
Friday, April 24, 14:00 - 19:00
Saturday, April 25, 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday, April 26, 10:00 - 14:00
Location: Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla)
Furthermore, during the period of April 25 (Sat) to April 26 (Sun), symposiums and workshops organized by Tokyo University of the Arts and Kagawa University will be held at Decks Galleria, near Takamatsu Port (in front of Mikayla).
Details will be updated on the official website and SNS as needed.
https://jp.fon