Tokyo, Japan - July 22, 2023 - Euglena Co., Ltd. participated in the "Mitsui's Office SDG Fest Exciting Kids World Summer 2023" event held at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall on July 22nd and 23rd. During the event, Euglena collaborated with the Tokyo Nihonbashi branch of the Japan Space Youth Association (YAC), TakaraTomy Co., Ltd., and TakaraTomy Arts Co., Ltd. to showcase an interactive booth centered around space-themed experiences for elementary school students.

Among the 17 booths that filled the venue, our booth offered the following attractions.

Mini-lecture on the future of space by Ms. Enomoto, the leader of YAC's Nihonbashi branch.

Observation of microscopic algae Euglena (also known as "Midori-mushi" in Japanese) using Euglena's simple microscope (mil-kin) and the opportunity to scoop up "Midori-mushi Balls" (artificial caviar containing Euglena).

Experience piloting the space exploration vehicle "SORA-Q" by TakaraTomy Group and commemorative photos with the space character "Uchu-Nantyara Kotesukun."

Notably, the event attracted numerous visitors, with particular attention from children and their parents. Both before and after the event, various media outlets took a keen interest in our initiatives, resulting in extensive coverage across online articles and social media platforms.

As a result of our participation in this event, we emphasized our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while raising awareness of our pioneering research in future space food. Additionally, we successfully ignited the curiosity of young students and contributed to their education. Going forward, Euglena remains steadfast in our pursuit of a sustainable future, striving to make meaningful contributions to society.

About Euglena: Euglena Co., Ltd. has been actively researching and developing the potential of microalgae, particularly Euglena, as space food. Microalgae, including Euglena, have garnered significant attention as potential candidates for space nutrition due to their high nutritional content, ability to be cultivated in compact spaces, and their potential to contribute to resource recycling in resource-scarce space environments. Currently, we are accelerating research on cultivating Euglena using artificial urine and CO2, simulating space conditions, and we plan to launch Euglena into space within the next few years. We look forward to the possibilities that "unbeatable (mushi-dekinai) Midori-mushi (Euglena)" can bring to space exploration and beyond.