DIVERSUSHI Workshop at Miraikan: Experience Culinary Diversity in Odaiba

The "DIVERSUSHI (Diverse Sushi) ~Let's Make and Eat Sushi Together Workshop" will be held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Odaiba on Sunday, June 21, 2026. This unique event explores ways to enjoy food without relying on sight, aiming to discover new forms of shared dining experiences for diverse individuals.

DIVERSUSHI is a portmanteau of "diversity" and "sushi," a dish easily eaten in one bite by hand. While conventional dishes can pose challenges for visually impaired individuals regarding spatial awareness or concerns about spilling, sushi offers a more accessible option by allowing direct hand-to-mouth consumption. In this workshop, participants will wear eye masks and engage in sushi-making and eating, sharpening their senses other than sight.

Through this experience, participants will share their insights and challenges, fostering a collective discussion on how to create inclusive dining environments for everyone, regardless of their visual ability. The interactions and sushi-making process will be recorded as foundational data for the "Co-Creation of Human-AI Symbiosis" project, contributing to the development of technologies beneficial to a wider audience. Dr. Yoichi Ochiai and Iori Takahashi from the University of Tsukuba will join as guest speakers to enrich the event.

Event Overview

• Event Name: DIVERSUSHI (Diverse Sushi) ~Let's Make and Eat Sushi Together Workshop
• Date & Time: June 21, 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (includes tasting)
• Venue: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), 5F Lobby (2-3-6 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
• Target Audience: 4th Grade Elementary School Students and above (minors must be accompanied by a guardian)
• Capacity: 8 participants
• Fee: Free (Note: Separate admission fees apply for permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions, and the dome theater)

Tasting Details
Sushi toppings will include tuna, sea bream, salmon, shrimp, egg, salmon roe, sea urchin, spam, green onion, konjac, avocado, seasoned fried tofu pouch, and fried shrimp. Allergens present are shrimp, wheat, egg, milk, salmon roe, salmon, soy, and pork. While allergen information complies with domestic standards for 29 items, cross-contamination in factories and kitchens is possible. Participants are advised to make their final judgment regarding consumption.

How to Participate
Advance registration is required via a lottery system. Please apply through the "Application Form" on the event's official page by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Lottery results will be notified from Wednesday, June 10, 2026, onwards.

Access Information

• Nearest Stations: Approximately 4 minutes' walk from Yurikamome Line "Telecom Center Station" or 5 minutes' walk from "Tokyo International Cruise Terminal Station." Approximately 15 minutes' walk from Tokyo Waterfront Line "Tokyo Teleport Station."
• Bus: Alight at "Nihon Kagaku Miraikan" or "Nihon Kagaku Miraikan Mae" stops for direct access.

Subtitles will be provided using a speech recognition captioning app during the event. Please check the official website for the latest application status and important notes.