{"id":49801,"date":"2025-12-15T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/castle.lne.st\/?p=49801"},"modified":"2026-01-18T08:48:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:48:39","slug":"%e3%80%90%e5%ae%9f%e6%96%bd%e5%a0%b1%e5%91%8a%e3%80%9112%e6%9c%8813%e6%97%a5%e3%83%bb14%e6%97%a5%e3%81%ab%e3%82%b5%e3%82%a4%e3%82%a8%e3%83%b3%e3%82%b9%e3%82%ad%e3%83%a3%e3%83%83%e3%82%b9%e3%83%ab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/castle.lne.st\/en\/news\/49801\/","title":{"rendered":"Science Castle World 2025 was held on December 13 and 14."},"content":{"rendered":"
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 and Sunday, December 14, 2025Science Castle World 2025<\/a> was held jointly with Tokyo University of Science. On the day of the event, 12 oral presentations and 229 poster presentations were made, with participation from a total of 26 partners from companies and universities. In addition, a total of 31 researchers, including graduate students, PhD students, and working professionals, participated as research coaches to participate in discussions with presenters at the poster presentations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Award Results<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grand Prize<\/h4>\n
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A-012 \"Do horse-mediated activities contribute to the welfare of horses? Physiological and behavioral validation\"
\nRiko Fukuda (Kanagawa Prefectural Kawawa High School)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Partner Award<\/h4>\n
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Tokyo University of Science Award<\/strong>
\nA-011 \"Development of a Wearable Battery that Generates Electricity from Sweat\"
\nShinka Maekawa (Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School)<\/p>\n

Keio University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Award<\/strong>
\nA-006 \"Elucidation of the synthetic pigment transport pathway in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.\"
\nAyano Sasaki (Karan Girls' High School)<\/p>\n

Astellas Award<\/strong>
\nA-008 \"Development of an AI that can understand emotions specifically for hospitalized middle and high school students\"
\nMari Suzuki (Kosei Gakuen High School)<\/p>\n

Hiroshima Institute of Technology Award<\/strong>
\nA-005 \"The Shape of Artificial Seagrass Bed Reefs Determined from Studies on the Behavior of Vegetivores\"
\nTomoki Ashitani (Tokai University Musei Senior High School)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"\"From left to right: Astellas Pharma Award, Keio University Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences Award, Tokyo University of Science Award, Hiroshima Institute of Technology Award<\/p>\n

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Award of Excellence<\/h4>\n
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A-001 \"In Vitro Antifungal Activity of Wet Wipes Infused with MD2 Pineapple (Ananas comosus) Crown Extract Against Human Genital Candidiasis\"
\nLara Cassandra L. Alisoso (Central Mindanao University Laboratory High School - Philippines)<\/p>\n

A-002 \"Multiple Ligand Docking of Selected Kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) Flavonoids as Potential Synergistic Inhibitors to Alzheimer's Disease
\nJoaquin Miguel D. Lutero (University of the Philippines High School in Iloilo - Philippines)<\/p>\n

A-003 \"Antihyperlipidemic Activity on Key Lipid Biomarkers of Gumamela (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) on Diet-Induced A-Diabetic Silkworms (Bombyx mori L )\"
\nJuliana Celestina A. Ventura (Muntinlupa Science High School - Philippines)<\/p>\n

A-004 \"Nature Whisper: Hornbill Monitoring with Machine Learning
\nLaw En Ning (Individual - Malaysia)<\/p>\n

A-005 \"The shape of artificial seaweed reefs as determined from studies on the behavior of plant-eating animals
\nTomoki ASHITANI (Tokai University Attached Musei Senior High School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-006 \"Elucidation of the synthetic pigment transport pathway in the silkworm, Bombyx mori.\"
\nAyano Sasaki (Karan Girls' High School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-007 \"Study on the ecology of the striped reed warbler in the Ishikawa River basin of the Yamato River system\".
\nYuto Shigeta (Osaka Prefectural Tondabayashi High School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-008 \"Development of an AI that can understand emotions specifically for hospitalized middle and high school students\"
\nSUZUKI Mari (Kosei Gakuen High School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-009 \"Utilizing Euglena in Hydroponics for Nitrogen-Reducing Agriculture\"
\nNana Tamaki (Sanda International Science Academy - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-010 \"Modeling Schizophrenia Using Canonical Neural Circuits\"
\nSarina Tsuchiya (Utsunomiya Kaisei Gakuen Hoshinomori High School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-011 \"Development of a wearable battery that generates electricity from sweat\"
\nSHINKA MAEKAWA (Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School - Japan)<\/p>\n

A-012 \"Do horse-mediated activities contribute to the welfare of horses? Physiological and behavioral validation\"
\nFUKUDA Riko (Kanagawa Prefectural Kawawa High School - Japan)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best Poster Award<\/h4>\n
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B-051 \"Does Crookedness Generate Heat? Io's Volcanic Wonders Part 5\"
\nChitose Shibata (Hamamatsu Junior High School attached to the Faculty of Education, Shizuoka University)<\/p>\n

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ITO EN Prize<\/strong>
\nC-115 \"Visualization of Olfaction by Qualia Structure\"
\nYumi Ohki (Sanda International Science Academy High School)<\/p>\n

Tobu Real Estate Award<\/strong>
\nB-062 \"VANGUARDS: Vector-Mapping Alert Navigator with Gas Detection for Urgent Aid, Rescue, Delivery and Search
\nChristian Jake O. Zipagan (Muntinlupa Science High School)<\/p>\n

My Pox Prize<\/strong>
\nB-066 \"What is the best eraser?\"
\nYusuke Wakamatsu (Kosei Gakuen Junior & Senior High School)<\/p>\n

\"\"From left to right: ITO EN Prize (to be awarded at a later date), Tobu Real Estate Prize, Mypox Prize<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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B-020 Non-invasive Heart Rate Measurement in Semi-Aquatic Tortoises by Human Electrocardiograph
\nHaruto Asahina (Hamamatsu Junior High School attached to the Faculty of Education, Shizuoka University)<\/p>\n

B-036 Development and Performance Evaluation of a New Wave Absorbing Structure for Floating Breakwaters
\nKenjiro Usuki (Ritsumeikan Senior High School)<\/p>\n

B-044 ORGAFEX-KCO: BANANA (Musa acuminata x balbisiana) PSEUDOSTEMS AS A GREEN SOURCE OF POTASSIUM CARBONATE FOR TYPE K DRY FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
\nKlint Weannard D. Balbutin (Central Mindanao University Laboratory Highschool)<\/p>\n

B-053 Predicting Localized Heavy Rainfall Using the Weather Observation System
\nTamane Tani (Tokyo Metropolitan Shiro-oaki High School)<\/p>\n

B-059 AI-Powered Assessment of Oil Palm Fruit Bunch Damage
\nMOHAMAD SHAIFUL BIN MD YUSUFF (USAINS Holding Sdn Bhd)<\/p>\n

B-065 Development of Concrete Using Plastic Waste
\nHiyo Iino (Yamanashi Prefectural Nirasaki High School)<\/p>\n

B-074 Development of Side Dish Cups Using Bamboo Leaves and Bamboo Bark
\nSayaka Tada (Yamaguchi Prefectural Tokuyama High School)<\/p>\n

B-076 Potential Medical Applications of Charge Motion
\nShini Kunibe (Chikushi Jogakuen High School)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition, the following two projects were conducted for all the abstracts presented this year, and each of them was selected by junior high and high school students from the partners<\/p>\n

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\uff1cSpecial Offer from Dr.X - Global Passport<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Support for travel and presentation to Science Castle Asia 2026, to be held in Malaysia in August 2026, will be provided to the presenters selected as the three PhDs who will support the global challenge of junior and senior high school student researchers.<\/p>\n

Offer from Dr. M.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partner Company: Hasegora Spinning Co.<\/strong>
\nB-013 \"Changes in the properties of the threads of the bearded viperfly, Bombyx mori, in response to disinfectant solutions\"
\nEika Amemiya (Junior High School attached to the Faculty of Education, University of Yamanashi)<\/p>\n

Partner Company: Yamada Shokai Holding Co.<\/strong>
\nA-005 \"Shape of artificial seaweed reefs as determined from studies on the behavior of plant-eating animals
\nTomoki Ashitani (Tokai University Musei Senior High School)<\/p>\n

Offer from Dr. J<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partner Company: Tokai Carbon Co.<\/strong>
\nB-079 \"Using Waste Materials to Create High-Strength Concrete\"
\nShiori Ono (Keisen Jogakuen High School)<\/p>\n

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Offer from Dr. S.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Partner Company: Support Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

B-014 \"How does the propagation of marmorated jellyfish occur?\"
\nYuriya Yoshizawa (Shochi Fukaya High School)<\/p>\n

Partner Company: Focus Systems, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A-011 \"Development of a wearable battery that generates electricity from sweat\"
\nShinka Maekawa (Ibaraki Prefectural Namiki Secondary School)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<"Yell for the Future," in which partners present a speech in which they feel the future is at stake, along with a declaration of support.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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During the poster exchange on the second day, the partners will select abstracts based on their own vision, which they feel they can relate to and continue to support.<\/p>\n

Partner: Support Co.<\/strong>
\nB-069 \"Evaluation of Thermal Insulation and Sound Insulation Performance of Walls Made of Natural Materials\"
\nShogo Watanabe (Tokyo University of Science High School of Science and Technology)<\/p>\n

C-225 \"Developing New Flood Hazard Maps to Save Lives with the Power of Color
\nShikunu Takanashi (University of Yamanashi Yamanashi Junior Doctor Training Nature School \/ University of Yamanashi Junior High School attached to the Faculty of Education)<\/p>\n

C-229 \"Development of a Uniform Concentration Thawable Sports Beverage\"
\nJotaro Kido (Hyogo Prefectural Nagata High School)<\/p>\n

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Partner: Hiroshima Institute of Technology<\/strong>
\nB-034 \"Tokyo Tower as a Rocket\"
\nYuri Ide (Furendo Gakuen High School)<\/p>\n

C-228 \"Wind Turbines Making the Most of Environmental Conditions\"
\nAmber Mukai (Showa Gakuin High School)<\/p>\n

C-232 \"Lightweight Soil Mixed with Foam Beads and Utilization of Hiroshima Prefecture Resources\"
\nLeiko Sueyoshi (Hiroshima Jogakuin High School)<\/p>\n

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Partner: LINOA<\/strong><\/p>\n

B-033 \"Using Function Drawing Software to Enhance Interest and Understanding of Mathematics\"
\nKaira Nakamura (Laurus International School of Science)<\/p>\n

B-035 \"Studies on the Utilization of Bivalve Leg Collagen as a Fiber\"
\nYusei Omori (Keio High School)<\/p>\n

B-075 \"Development of an Application for Understanding and Raising Awareness of Weather Pain - Proposal for a New 3-Y Therapy to Improve the Quality of Life of Weather Pain Patients\"
\nKai Takemasa (Okayama Kozan High School)<\/p>\n

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Liberace Capital Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n

B-070 \"Verification of Insulation Performance of Food Waste and Agricultural Byproducts and Their Use as Building Materials\"
\nShota Ueno (Kosei Gakuen High School)<\/p>\n

C-208 \"Psychological Burden of Light Pollution on the Human Body\"
\nMizuki Suda (Showa Junior High School Attached to Showa Women's University)<\/p>\n

C-233 \"Realization of Automatic Generation System for Stage Lighting Staging\"
\nMiki Aizawa (Sanda International Science Academy High School)<\/p>\n

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Special programs by 12 partners<\/h2>\n

The conference offered 12 special programs (three of them in English), including experimental classes, workshops, and panel discussions, as an opportunity to meet partners from companies, academia, and other organizations and learn from each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Partner: Focus Systems, Inc.<\/span>
\nDive into Water Research<\/span>
\nLanguage: English<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner ITO EN Ltd.<\/span>
\nGreen Streams: The budding of tea research to be carried out in the next 10 years.<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Japan Advanced Science and Technology Education and Human Resources Research and Development Organization<\/span>
\nConnect your interests to the study of marine and aquatic environments!<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Hiroshima Institute of Technology<\/span>
\nMonozukuri Wisdom Contest - Please save the environment of the beach in Hiroshima!<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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\uff1cSunday, 14th, 2011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Liverness Capital Inc.<\/span>
\nExplore the causes of the world's agricultural challenges with a fingertip-sized microscope!<\/span>
\nLanguage: English<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: University of Aizu Public University Corporation<\/span>
\nProspects for Robot Technology Education Using a New Software Development Environment for Robots<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: THK Corporation<\/span>
\nScience Castle Research Fund Monozukuri 0.THK Award Presentation of Results<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: LINOA Corporation<\/span>
\nResearch and Friends Expanding from Thesis and Interdisciplinary\/INOVISION Program<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Partner: NEST EdLAB Inc.<\/span>
\n\"GaraSTEM\" Robo to solve problems with colleagues in Japan and Asia!<\/span>
\nLanguage: English<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Shikishima Baking Co.<\/span>
\nYumechikara Cultivation Research Program Study Group The Power of \"Wa\" for the Future<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Mypox Corporation<\/span>
\nCreate the ultimate shiny dorodango with the power of polishing!<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Partner: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation<\/span>
\nHow would you describe the \"shakakachi\" produced by the research?<\/span>
\nLanguage: Japanese<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once again, we would like to thank all the presenters and all those who helped make the event possible.
\nRIVANES will continue to support the research activities of the next generation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\uff1cInquiries regarding this matter<\/p>\n

Educational Development Division, LIVERNESS Co.
\nAttn: KAWASHIMA
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