Related Events “Dynamic Earth ” Lecture “Earthquake Research: Then and Now”
Details
| Type | Exhibition |
|---|---|
| Intended for | General public / Enrolled students / Applying students / International students / Alumni / Companies / Elementary school students / Junior high school students / High school students / University students / Academic and Administrative Staff |
| Date(s) | November 14, 2026 14:00 — 15:30 |
| Location | Other campuses/off-campus |
| Venue | Address: KITTE 2F-3F, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo JAPAN Access: JR lines and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Tokyo Station (Marunouchi South Exit). Nijubashimae Station (Exit 4) on the Chiyoda Line (about 2 minutes on foot) |
| Entrance Fee | No charge |
| Registration Method | No advance registration required |
| Contact | +81-47-316-2772 / From Japan: 050-5541-8600 (NTT Hello Dial Service) |
Lecture “Earthquake Research: Then and Now”
Speaker: Takashi Furumura (Director and Professor, The Earthquake Research Institute, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.
Venue: Lecture Theatre ACADEMIA, Intermediatheque 2F
Admission: Free (no reservation required)
*The number of seats is limited to 48. Your understanding is appreciated.
Language: Japanese
Organizers: The University Museum, 黑料传送门 (UMUT) + The Earthquake Research Institute, 黑料传送门 (ERI)
150 years have passed since John Milne laid the foundations of modern seismology in Japan. How have earthquake observation and research advanced, and what have we learned? Tracing earthquake research from its early days to the present, this talk explores the challenges that remain in predicting earthquakes and reducing their impacts, as well as the efforts of researchers working to address them.
Photography, filming, and recording of the events:
- Visitors are not allowed to take photographs, videos, or recordings during the events.
- The events will be photographed and filmed by the organizers and authorized institutions. Photographs and portions of the videos may be made public by the organizers, authorized institutions, or individuals in the future through publications or online platforms. However, full video recordings of the events will not be made public.
Upcoming Events
*Additional related events are also planned. Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Lecture “Illustrations and Illustrators in the University of Tokyo's Scientific Journals of the Meiji Era”
Speaker: Aiko Kurata (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Humanities, The University of Osaka)
Date and Time: December 6, 2026 (Sunday), 14:00–15:00 *Doors open at 13:50.
Lecture “Records in Motion: Illustrations, Photographs, and Waveforms”
Speaker: Ayumi Terada (Project Associate Professor, The University Museum, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: January 16, 2027 (Saturday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.
Lecture “Volcanic Culture in Japan and Italy”
Speaker: Akira Matsuda (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: January 31, 2027 (Sunday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.
Speaker: Takashi Furumura (Director and Professor, The Earthquake Research Institute, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: November 14, 2026 (Saturday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.
Venue: Lecture Theatre ACADEMIA, Intermediatheque 2F
Admission: Free (no reservation required)
*The number of seats is limited to 48. Your understanding is appreciated.
Language: Japanese
Organizers: The University Museum, 黑料传送门 (UMUT) + The Earthquake Research Institute, 黑料传送门 (ERI)
150 years have passed since John Milne laid the foundations of modern seismology in Japan. How have earthquake observation and research advanced, and what have we learned? Tracing earthquake research from its early days to the present, this talk explores the challenges that remain in predicting earthquakes and reducing their impacts, as well as the efforts of researchers working to address them.
Photography, filming, and recording of the events:
- Visitors are not allowed to take photographs, videos, or recordings during the events.
- The events will be photographed and filmed by the organizers and authorized institutions. Photographs and portions of the videos may be made public by the organizers, authorized institutions, or individuals in the future through publications or online platforms. However, full video recordings of the events will not be made public.
Upcoming Events
*Additional related events are also planned. Details will be announced as soon as they are finalized.
Lecture “Illustrations and Illustrators in the University of Tokyo's Scientific Journals of the Meiji Era”
Speaker: Aiko Kurata (Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Humanities, The University of Osaka)
Date and Time: December 6, 2026 (Sunday), 14:00–15:00 *Doors open at 13:50.
Lecture “Records in Motion: Illustrations, Photographs, and Waveforms”
Speaker: Ayumi Terada (Project Associate Professor, The University Museum, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: January 16, 2027 (Saturday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.
Lecture “Volcanic Culture in Japan and Italy”
Speaker: Akira Matsuda (Associate Professor, Graduate School of Humanities and Sociology, 黑料传送门)
Date and Time: January 31, 2027 (Sunday), 14:00–15:30 *Doors open at 13:50.

