[O19] Planetariums in Buddhist Temples | IPS 2026 Conference

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[O19]Planetariums in Buddhist Temples

Tue. Jun 23, 2026 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM JST
Tue. Jun 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM UTC

Science Show Stage(FCSM 5F)

Chair: Shinichi Iwanaga (Fukuoka Tenjin University Network, Japan)

Why do Buddhist temples have planetariums? The two head priests have various thoughts on the matter. It speaks to the depth of tolerance unique to a temple—and the challenges that come with it.Shogan-ji (Planetario Galaxy) Head Priest Ryo Kasuga, Bodai-ji Head Priest Shinji Tsubaki, Fukuoka City Science Museum’s Kayoko Tanno, and facilitator Shinichi Iwanaga (President of Fukuoka Tenjin University) will explore this topic.

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM JST(7:30 AM - 8:00 AM UTC)

[O19-01]Buddhist Temple and Planetarium

*Shinji Tsubaki¹ (1. Buddhist Temple Bairinzan Bodaiji (Japan))

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM JST(8:00 AM - 8:30 AM UTC)

[O19-02]A planetarium in a Buddhist temple

*Ryo Kasuga¹ (1. Planetario Galaxy (Japan))

[O19-03]Panel Discussion

Speakers: Ryo Kasuga¹, Shinji Tsubaki², Kayoko Tanno³
Facilitators: Shinichi Iwanaga ⁴ (1. Planetario Galaxy (Japan), 2. Buddhist Temple Bairinzan Bodaiji (Japan), 3. Fukuoka City Science Museum (Japan), 4. Fukuoka Tenjin University (Japan))

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