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Become a Tomato Expert! Tomato Secrets and the Future of Farming (Tamarokuto Science Center)

Japanese title: トマト博士になろう！～トマトのひみつと未来の農業～（多摩六都科学館）

Tamarokuto Science Center Event Hall (Hana-Koganei Sta.)

Parents and children hear University of Tokyo researchers talk about tomato varieties, their secrets and the future of agriculture. 24 groups, up to 3 per group. Online first-come (from Oct 24, 10:00).

Date: Nov 15 (Sun)
Time: 13:00–14:00
Price: ¥500 per group + admission (adults ¥520, ages 4–high school ¥210)
Kids: Ages 6–12
Venue: Tamarokuto Science Center Event Hall
Nearest station: Hana-Koganei Sta.

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Distance from major stations

From Hana-Koganei: 0.3 km, about 5 min on foot
From Musashi-Koganei: 3.1 km, about 20 min by train
From Musashi-sakai: 4.0 km, about 20 min by train
From Kokubunji: 4.3 km, about 20 min by train

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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FAQ

When is Become a Tomato Expert! Tomato Secrets and the Future of Farming (Tamarokuto Science Center)?: Nov 15 (Sun)
What are the opening hours of Become a Tomato Expert! Tomato Secrets and the Future of Farming (Tamarokuto Science Center)?: 13:00–14:00 Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
How much does Become a Tomato Expert! Tomato Secrets and the Future of Farming (Tamarokuto Science Center) cost?: ¥500 per group + admission (adults ¥520, ages 4–high school ¥210)
Where is Become a Tomato Expert! Tomato Secrets and the Future of Farming (Tamarokuto Science Center) and what is the nearest station?: It is held at Tamarokuto Science Center Event Hall. The nearest station is Hana-Koganei Sta..

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Checked against the official page on October 27, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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