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Step Into a Sci-Fi Movie: Nagoya City Science Museum and Its Iconic Giant Silver Globe

3 min readSep 30, 2026

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Imagine strolling through a peaceful urban park when, suddenly, a colossal futuristic silver sphere appears, wedged seamlessly between modern city buildings. It looks like a crashed spaceship or a prop from a Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster.

Welcome to the Nagoya City Science Museum (located in Shirakawa Park, Aichi Prefecture) — home to a jaw-dropping architectural marvel and an immersive wonderland that will reignite your inner child.

FUJI NAGOYA SCIENCE MUSEUM

🌌 The Crown Jewel: The World’s Largest Planetarium

At the heart of the complex is the “Brother Earth” Planetarium (featured as the massive 35-meter inner-diameter silver dome).

  • Beyond Reality: Stepping inside feels less like entering a theater and more like boarding a spacecraft. The dome boasts one of the largest projection screens in the world, delivering a night sky so breathtakingly realistic that you will instantly forget you are in the middle of a bustling metropolis.
  • Cosmic Immersion: Combined with dynamic, state-of-the-art projection technology, it offers a deeply emotional journey across the cosmos.

🌪️ Not Just for Looking…

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We are a Japanese pharma duo (Ph.D. Scientist & M.S. Engineer). We share the best sightseeing spots, hidden gems, and cultural destinations across Japan!