Architecture, while a field of engineering, also stands as a monument to the technological, social, and philosophical state of its time. Professor Kurakata, a researcher specializing in the modern architectural history and theory of Japan, used the Honda Yaesu Building as a case study. The building, which was demolished as part of a redevelopment project in 2023, provides insight into the historical and cultural aspects of corporate office buildings in the post-World War II era. He explained that when the Honda Yaesu Building was completed in 1960, only minimal advances had been made in the standardization of construction materials. As a result, many components, such as staircases and handrails, were custom-designed. This led to modernist architecture style that highlighted the unique characteristics of each material. Dr. Kurakata pointed to the building’s staircase and open ceiling structure, which connected the entrance to the space on the second floor, creating a public space with an open atmosphere within a privately owned corporate building. He described this feature as "an expression of corporate philosophy in architecture." Additionally, he mentioned the Tokyo Architecture Festival, where he served as executive committee chairman for, held in the Nihonbashi, Ginza and Marunouchi areas in May 2024.Dr. Kurakata commented that “the participation of 65,000 people demonstrated growing public interest in understanding architecture." The presentation also introduced Ms Yurie Suzuki and Mr. Yuta Nihei, who were involved in the architectural and cultural archiving of the Honda Yaesu Building. They presented a mock-up model of the building at the time of its completion and a video showing how their research had been conducted, drawing great interest from the participants.

Mr. Arimoto has been engaged for many years as an expert in the planning and implementation of science and technology innovation (STI) policies. In recent years, he has been prominent in STI policymaking both in Japan and internationally, serving in various roles, including participating in the UN STI for SDGs Forum, serving as a drafting committee member for the OECD Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting, as a board member of the International Network for Government Science Advice, and as a fellow of International Science Council. Mr. Arimoto explains that countries' STI policies are being promoted along two directions: "strategic collaboration with like-minded nations for national interests" and "global cooperation that contributes to the common good toward the resolution of global challenges." in the context of increasing global division, US policy has been highlighted as an example. the US government announced the Atlantic Declaration Action Plan jointly with the UK to foster cooperation in advanced technologies and R&D, while addressing economic and national security challenges. At the same time, there are developments toward concluding a science and technology cooperation agreement with China. Regarding Japan, he mentioned that the ongoing development of the 7th Basic Plan for STI is a "critical opportunity for Japan." Mr. Arimoto emphasized the importance of strengthening collaborations with Western nations and ASEAN countries and highlighted that diverse discussions involving not only the government but also researchers are essential to address the challenges in STI policy. After the lecture, he received many questions from the audience.

Professor Yoshida started research into space robotics in 1985 and has participated in various space mission development projects, represented by the engineering test satellite ETS-VII Orihime/Hikoboshi, the asteroid explorer Hayabusa, microsatellite development under university initiative and the Team Hakuto lunar rover project. Since 2022, he has been involved in self-evolving AI robot system development under the Cabinet Office/JST-sponsored MOONSHOT Research & Development program. The concept of the program is "to develop technologies for modular robots that can be assembled and reconfigured by themselves or by other robots" for construction of a manned activity base on the Moon. AI determines the appropriate functions required for the conditions of the construction site. The AI robots are designed to assemble work robots by combining modular components. "The multiple robot systems will carry out tasks to support human activity on the Moon." Professor Yoshida explained, "If components and materials can be sent from the Earth to the Moon in separate packages, transport costs and space can be reduced. We are planning to conduct validation missions within the next several years." When a demonstration video explained that through machine learning AI can learn not only the shapes of components but also the meaning of each movement, gasps of surprise could be heard from the audience, a sign that participants were keenly interested.

Dr. Yoshimi Benno has researched the classification and studied the state of gut micro-flora in the intestines since the 1970s, elucidating how the microbial balance between beneficial and harmful bacteria in the human gut affects the human immune system, overweight and health age. There are more than 1,000 intestinal microbes in the gut. They engage in a wide range of activities that are described as "gut microflora." showed its importance extensively in the 1980s. From 2010, the gut microbiota analysis project started in Japan. Feces sampling kits and questionnaire forms were sent to approximately 20,000 healthy adults 20-70 years old) for the cluster analysis of the collection findings. In 2017, a detailed database was established to identify the correlation between gut microflora composition and lifestyle patterns. Finding from these research activities that gut condition and cognitive decline are correlated, Dr. Benno argues that observation of daily bowel movement is effective as a means to check intestinal conditions. "Ideal bowel movement requires an active intake of dietary fiber and fermented foods, a gut environment in which long-living mycobacteria (bifidobacteria and butyrate-producing bacteria) are dominant and development of muscular strength to defecate." He also stated his belief that "the toilet is a place where we receive messages from our bodies" and dealt with some questions from the audience.