We planned, designed, and produced the new permanent “Park of Aging” exhibition at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan), one of Japan’s leading science museums.
The “Park of Aging” is an exhibit that allows visitors to feel, know, and think about aging, which comes to everyone. The exhibition space is themed on a park and is a colorful space that is the exact opposite of the somewhat negative word “aging.” Visitors can walk around freely and deepen their understanding of aging.
The park features six games that allow visitors to experience simulated aging of the eyes, ears, motor system, and brain, as well as an introduction to the mechanisms of aging and the options available when aging progresses, and interviews with people who have aged. The site allows people of all ages and genders to face aging while having fun.
Since its opening to the public, the museum has been covered by NHK and many other media and attracts many visitors every day.
https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/
The 3 Vision Video Games
These games allow visitors to experience the decline in visual function due to aging. Visitors can experience the symptoms of cataracts, such as “yellowing,” “glare,” and “blurring,” by playing three different games.
Masters of SATO
A game to distinguish between “Sato,” “Katou,” and “Atou.” You can experience how your hearing changes as you age.
Let’s Go to the Supermarket!
Simulation of walking to the nearest supermarket with weights on your feet. You can experience the changes in body movement and posture due to aging.
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As the brain ages, short-term memory, processing speed, and attention span deteriorate. This game challenges you to perform an errand while simulating this condition.
Laugh, get angry, and say “Hi, cheese!”
As the brain ages, it becomes more difficult to read emotions from facial expressions. This content allows you to experience how your expressions of “joy” and “anger” are conveyed to the elderly.
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