"NHK STRL Open House 2026" and "NHK TECH EXPO 2026" to be Held Simultaneously for the First Time
NHK will hold "NHK STRL Open House 2026" and "NHK TECH EXPO 2026" simultaneously for the first time from May 28 to 31, 2026. This "NHK TECH WEEK" will publicly showcase cutting-edge research achievements and practical wisdom from broadcasting sites, allowing a wide range of visitors, from technical professionals to children, to experience NHK's technological capabilities.
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NHK will hold its two major public events for its technology division, "NHK STRL Open House 2026" and "NHK TECH EXPO 2026," simultaneously for the first time at the NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo) for four days from Thursday, May 28 to Sunday, May 31, 2026. This period will be branded as "NHK TECH WEEK," where visitors can experience NHK's technological capabilities in one stop, from cutting-edge "research achievements" looking 10 to 20 years into the future to practical "wisdom" honed at broadcasting sites nationwide.
[Aim of Simultaneous Holding]
Previously, "NHK STRL Open House" was held at the Science & Technology Research Laboratories in Setagaya, and "NHK TECH EXPO" (formerly "Program Technology Exhibition") was held at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, each at different locations and times. This year, by holding them at "the same venue and the same time," we aim to allow more viewers to seamlessly experience NHK's diverse technological initiatives and gain a deeper understanding.
This event is an "open technology exhibition" that can be enjoyed not only by technology professionals but also by the general public and children. NHK staff will directly and clearly explain the exhibits through demonstrations and hands-on displays. In addition, family-oriented activities such as craft experiences and character greetings are planned for the weekend, so that not only adults but also children can enjoy themselves. All events are no advance reservation required and admission free, so anyone can visit freely.
[Future Information Disclosure]
A press release detailing exhibition items, highlights, and family-oriented activities is scheduled for late April.
NHK STRL Open House 2026
The Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) is Japan's only research institution specializing in broadcasting technology, engaged in a wide range of research and development from basic to applied fields, looking towards the future. The "STRL Open House" is popular as a venue for widely showcasing the latest achievements.
This year, under the theme "Pioneering, Supporting, and Continuing," we will introduce research achievements that contribute to solving recent challenges and supporting media, as well as the three key areas of STRL's "Future Vision 2030-2040" (Immersive Media, Universal Services, Frontier Science). Technology that pioneers the development of media, supports its evolution, and delivers unchanging safety and trust.
[Aim of Simultaneous Holding]
Previously, "NHK STRL Open House" was held at the Science & Technology Research Laboratories in Setagaya, and "NHK TECH EXPO" (formerly "Program Technology Exhibition") was held at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, each at different locations and times. This year, by holding them at "the same venue and the same time," we aim to allow more viewers to seamlessly experience NHK's diverse technological initiatives and gain a deeper understanding.
This event is an "open technology exhibition" that can be enjoyed not only by technology professionals but also by the general public and children. NHK staff will directly and clearly explain the exhibits through demonstrations and hands-on displays. In addition, family-oriented activities such as craft experiences and character greetings are planned for the weekend, so that not only adults but also children can enjoy themselves. All events are no advance reservation required and admission free, so anyone can visit freely.
[Future Information Disclosure]
A press release detailing exhibition items, highlights, and family-oriented activities is scheduled for late April.
NHK STRL Open House 2026
The Science & Technology Research Laboratories (STRL) is Japan's only research institution specializing in broadcasting technology, engaged in a wide range of research and development from basic to applied fields, looking towards the future. The "STRL Open House" is popular as a venue for widely showcasing the latest achievements.
This year, under the theme "Pioneering, Supporting, and Continuing," we will introduce research achievements that contribute to solving recent challenges and supporting media, as well as the three key areas of STRL's "Future Vision 2030-2040" (Immersive Media, Universal Services, Frontier Science). Technology that pioneers the development of media, supports its evolution, and delivers unchanging safety and trust.