I am Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Remember: every day is an experiment. When the soft sunlight of spring arrives, white clover begins to paint our parks and riverbanks in shades of white. Many of you probably have fond memories of hunting for that elusive four-leaf clover or weaving delicate flower crowns as a child. […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! 【This article is also available on my radio show!】 “It looks like pure white tulips are blooming right toward the sky!” Have you ever encountered these eye-catching, massive blossoms? This harbinger of spring is known as the Hakumokuren, or White Magnolia. These mysterious plants […]

I am Ken Kuwako, a science trainer. Every day is an experiment. Have you ever found yourself completely mesmerized by the mystery of magnets, losing all track of time? Whether it is watching iron filings dance into intricate patterns or feeling that invisible push and pull of opposing forces, magnetism is truly captivating. Recently, I […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! Have you ever noticed how an iron frying pan heats up in a flash, while a pot of water seems to take forever to boil? This isn’t just your imagination—it’s all thanks to a unique “personality trait” every substance possesses. In science class, we […]

I’m Ken Kuwako, your Science Trainer. Every day is an experiment! When you hear the word “electricity,” what kind of shape do you imagine? Let’s face it—understanding the invisible world of electricity can be a bit of a head-scratcher. In science class, we learn about a device called a “capacitor.” We’re taught that inside a […]