[Kisarazu National College of Technology] Making Metal Detectors and Going on a Treasure Hunt! ~At Aeon Mall Kisarazu~
Kisarazu National College of Technology held a workshop at Aeon Mall Kisarazu where participants made metal detectors and went on a treasure hunt, providing children with an opportunity to learn about the properties of electricity through electronic crafting.
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- 📰 Published: April 2, 2026 at 20:20
Kisarazu National College of Technology (Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture; Principal: Ritsuo Sakimura; hereinafter "Kisarazu Kosen") held a workshop titled "Making Metal Detectors and Going on a Treasure Hunt!" at Aeon Mall Kisarazu on Saturday, March 7, Reiwa 8 (2026).
Event: "Making Metal Detectors and Going on a Treasure Hunt!" Overview
Date: Saturday, March 7, Reiwa 8 (2026)
Venue: Aeon Mall Kisarazu, 1st floor, South Atrium
Workshop: "Making Metal Detectors and Going on a Treasure Hunt!"
Three sessions: 10:30-11:30, 11:30-12:30, 13:30-14:30
16 participants per session, targeting elementary school students in grades 4-6
Purpose: The workshop aimed to provide children with an experience where they could learn about the "properties of electricity" through electronic crafting and feel the "joy of knowing" and "wanting to learn more!"
Overview: The experiential workshop, held in three sessions, included explanations of what a metal detector is and how to wire a breadboard, followed by hands-on construction of a metal detector and the enjoyment of using the completed device.
On the Day of the Event
On the day, a total of 48 elementary school students from Chiba Prefecture and their siblings participated in the workshop.
In the lecture, participants first cut, bent, and straightened the distributed materials to shape them, then wired them to a breadboard. They then brought their completed metal detectors close to various metals to experience changes in sound.
Participants seemed to enjoy the crafting process, with their smiling faces during the work and their joyful expressions when they noticed changes in sound being particularly impressive.
In conjunction with the lecture, Kisarazu Kosen students displayed exhibits showcasing the characteristics of their departments, as well as craft items actually made in public lectures and LEGO robots used, attracting interest from a wide range of age groups.
This workshop was also held in an atrium venue with a large digital signage, which allowed people outside the venue to watch the lecture on the large screen and passersby to join in, making it a good opportunity for local people to enjoy the workshop while shopping.
The participating elementary school students seemed to enjoy crafting with the teachers and student assistants. In the post-lecture survey, they expressed their expectations for future events with comments such as, "The staff were very kind, and I had a lot of fun," "I thought I'd use this to search for metal in the sea next time," and "It was fun to have an experience I wouldn't normally have. I'm looking forward to the next Kosen event."
Kisarazu Kosen will continue to collaborate with Aeon Mall Kisarazu to hold events.
About Kisarazu National College of Technology
Kisarazu National College of Technology is a national college of technology founded in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture in 1967. Over the past approximately 57 years, 8,696 students have graduated from the regular course and 805 from the advanced course, playing active roles in various fields both domestically and internationally. In line with the school's policy, we aim to cultivate creative engineers equipped with three abilities: judgment to think and decide for themselves, creativity to devise and create new things, and execution to persevere through difficulties based on their own convictions, all built upon a broad general education and an international perspective. At the same time, we strive to provide education for practical engineers who can contribute to society and be active in a wide range of fields, fostering a healthy body and mind, rich sensibilities, and a thorough understanding of the theories that form the basis for the development and results of specialized science and technology.
【School Overview】
School Name: National Institute of Technology, Kisarazu College
Location: 2-11-1 Kiyomidai Higashi, Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture
Principal: Ritsuo Sakimura
Established: 1967
URL: https://www.kisarazu.ac.jp
Business Content: College of Technology / Higher Education Institution
FAQ
Who was this workshop aimed at?
It was primarily aimed at elementary school students in grades 4-6 in Chiba Prefecture, but siblings and local residents passing by also participated.
What was the main objective of the workshop?
The objective was to provide children with an experience where they could learn about the 'properties of electricity' through electronic crafting and feel the 'joy of knowing' and 'wanting to learn more'.
Will Kisarazu National College of Technology continue to collaborate with Aeon Mall?
Yes, according to the press release, Kisarazu National College of Technology plans to continue holding events in collaboration with Aeon Mall Kisarazu.