MOON's research is an endeavor to record and interpret the culture, expressions, and wisdom of life surrounding the sea. While valuing an academic perspective, we publish research projects conducted primarily by MOON, starting from a sense of purpose and individual interests. We will continuously update the site with content that can serve as "seeds" for special and permanent exhibitions, such as the development of beverages and products utilizing marine debris, and research into content for enjoying the sea in collaboration with research institutions and companies.
All research articles (2)
"Creating a Museum of the Sea": A Practical Research Project The general incorporated association 3710Lab (Minato Lab), in collaboration with the Department of Integrated Design at Tama Art University, conducted a joint research project themed on "Creating a Museum of the Sea." This project [……
In 2025, Minato Lab and Associate Professor Shunichi Suga of the Department of Integrated Design at Tama Art University jointly conducted a marine exploration program. This article follows the year-long course to explore how a longing for the sea is translated into design. Table of Contents Phase 1 Understanding the Mechanism: 202 [……