Four students participated in TJ-SSF2025 (Thai-Japan Student Science Fair) held at Princess Chulabhorn Science High School (PCSHS) Pathum Thani, Thailand from December 16 to 19, 2025. Students from PCSHS in Thailand, Japanese KOSENs, and Super Science High Schools (SSH) gathered to present their research results and deepen intercultural exchange. 15 KOSENs and 22 high schools from Japan, and 38 high schools and KOSENs from Thailand participated. Toyota KOSEN has partnered with PCSHS Chiang Rai and has participated six times (including online).
Participating students and presentation titles
- AOYAMA Chisaki, KOMATSU Anna (3rd year, Department of Information and Computer Engineering): Improving Family Communication Through ICT: A Case Study of the “Futarin” Device
- ISHIGURO Kokona, YAMASHITA Nonoka (3rd year, Department of Civil Engineering): Protect Yourself from Floods Easily with Google Earth
Introducing comments from participating members
- 3rd year, Department of Civil Engineering, ISHIGURO Kokona
I participated in TJ-SSF2025 because I wanted to grow through international exchange. I wanted to try big things, such as interacting with various people in Thailand to share each other’s values and culture, and doing research and presenting its contents in English.
I also applied in 2024, but I couldn’t pass the school selection. I didn’t give up, challenged again, and participated in TJ-SSF. I was really happy when I received the acceptance notification.
I did my first overseas travel and research, and had an irreplaceable experience away from my everyday life. During the research preparation period before departure and on the first day of arrival, I was really full of anxiety and tension about whether I could make it through the week. However, as the local Thai people spoke to me in a friendly and kind manner, communicated with me, and I was exposed to many cultures, my tension gradually eased and I was able to enjoy myself from the bottom of my heart.
TJ-SSF actually goes to Thailand and stays in a Thai KOSEN dormitory for a week to give research presentations and cultural exchanges, so I was able to directly experience the local atmosphere and environment. In addition to research presentations, TJ-SSF has many fun activities such as night markets, science excursions, sightseeing, and dancing together at a party on the last day. There are many opportunities to interact with Thai people, such as buddies and groups, and I was able to become friends with them. Compared to sightseeing alone, it was very attractive because I was able to enjoy myself while communicating a lot with the local people. I was able to experience many cultures and customs in the field, gain various learnings and awareness, and I feel that I was able to grow significantly. If you are even slightly interested, I can sincerely say that I want you to take a step forward.
It took a lot of courage to try and accomplish something I had never experienced before, but I was able to complete it thanks to the support of many people, including my family, teachers, and friends. I am grateful for the valuable experience. It was an experience that I can honestly say I am glad I challenged. I will make use of this and continue to do my best.
- 3rd year, Department of Information and Computer Engineering, KOMATSU Anna
TJ-SSF was an international exchange through research presentations that cannot be experienced elsewhere, and there were many discoveries and surprises.
During the preparation period, it was necessary to create a full paper and poster about the research content and write everything in English. I was able to learn the presentation format and also developed the ability to convey information in my own words.
And I was surprised by the research content and fluency of the presentations of both Japanese and Thai students. I was very inspired to see people from both countries, many of whom do not have English as their first language, speaking about their research in easy-to-understand terms. I strongly felt that this was a program that was meaningful precisely because it was experienced overseas.
Also, I had experienced giving presentations in Japanese several times, but this was my first time giving presentations and having conversations in English. I was nervous about my first challenge, but as I gave poster presentations and talked with Thai students, I gradually got used to communicating in English, and eventually I was able to have casual conversations in English with my buddy.
From this experience, I not only gained more confidence in myself than before, but I was also motivated to continue to take on more challenges with the enthusiasm I gained from the wonderful presentations by Japanese and Thai students.
[Poster presentation by participating students]
[Oral presentation by participating students]
[The participating team was awarded a trophy]
[Commemorative photo with Thai teachers and students at the night market]
[Commemorative photo with a Thai teacher at the Thai airport]