Science, Technology sights in Tokyo
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Risūpia
The ‘ri’ stands for rika (science), the ‘sū’ for sūgaku (mathematics) and the ‘pia’ is short for ‘utopia’, and if that seems a contradiction, it won’t after you visit this nifty museum. RiSūPia is operated by Panasonic on two floors of its Odaiba showroom building. The 1st floor (no charge) is the Quest gallery, where principles of maths and science are illustrated through science museum-type exhibits; check out the RiSū Earth, a ‘glowing globe of knowledge’ that you spin to reveal important historical figures in science. It’s worth investing the ¥500 to go to the 3rd-floor Discovery Field, where game-style exhibits include playing ‘air hockey’ with prime…
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Ikebukuro Earthquake Hall (Ikebukuro Bōsai-Kan)
Quick: what should you do in case of an earthquake? What if your house is on fire? This facility operated by the Tokyo Fire Department prepares you for these and other disasters by means of videos (available in English) and incredibly realistic simulations; it’s hard not to be rattled once the room starts a-shaking. A visit here is important preparation if you’re planning on living in Japan. Even if you’re not, it’s an important insight into a possibility that’s never far from the mind of any Japanese.
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Sunshine International Aquarium
On the top floor of the World Import Mart building is the Sunshine International Aquarium, home to more than 20,000 fish.
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Sunshine Starlight Dome
The planetarium here is a nice diversion for space heads (shows in Japanese only).
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