While observing sea turtles as well as newly born baby turtles swimming around slowly and gracefully, visitors learn about the ecology and current state of sea turtles, which are in danger of extinction.

The Valley of Gangala was created when a limestone cave, which had formed over hundreds of thousands of years, collapsed. Experts guide visitors through the mystical forest in this rich natural environment.

The Yambaru Wildlife Conservation Center’s Ufugi Nature Museum has displays of stuffed animals and shows videos to present in an easy-to-understand manner the ecosystem and precious wildlife of the Yanbaru area in the northern region of the Okinawa main island.

JAMSTEC’s Global Oceanographic Data Center offers free tours to help people improve their understanding of ocean science and technology. Visitors enjoy learning about the deep-sea and coral reefs through videos and experiments.

The concept of Churaumi Aquarium at Ocean Expo Park is “encountering the Okinawa sea.” It is one of the world’s largest aquarium and the first in the world to successfully breed several whale sharks and manta rays.

While touring multiple facilities on the island constructed to protect the natural environment and locally produce and consume energy, visitors learn about the underground dam and the process of wind and solar power generation.

While viewing the salt production room, visitors have a chance to see how salt is made using the world’s first manufacturing method. Visitors will also enjoy the spectacular scenery of Miyagi Island, in addition to shopping and dining.

Visitors may tour the facility where testing is conducted to generate electricity using deep-sea water. They will also learn about the particular characteristics of deep-sea water as well as its uses and applications.

JAXA is a facility that tracks and controls satellites. Models and videos show how satellites and parabolic antennas function. Visitors will enjoy learning about space development.

OIST offers five-year graduate study programs for pursuing education and research on technologies at world-class levels. Tours of the facility, which is surrounded by greenery and enjoys a view of the East China Sea are available. There is also a café open to the public