Learn about teeth and health in a fun way with animals! ~Kyushu Dental University x Itozu no Mori Park "Always Happy Classroom" First Event~
Kyushu Dental University (Campus: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, President: Awano Shuji), a public university corporation, is collaborating with Itozu no Mori Park in Kitakyushu City.January 12, 2026 (Monday, Coming of Age Day)We will be holding our first ever hands-on event, "Always Happy Classroom."
With the theme "Eating, chewing, and laughing are so much fun!", this event, run primarily by student ambassadors aspiring to become dentists and dental hygienists, allows both children and adults to learn about oral health in a fun way at the zoo.
What's more, that day is "Itozu Day," a special day where admission is free! It's a great opportunity for the whole family to easily participate.
Itozu Forest Park website:Itozu Forest Park ~A gateway connecting citizens with nature~
Event Overview
- Event name: Happy Classroom Forever
- Date: January 12, 2026 (Monday, Coming-of-Age Day)
- Time: 11:00 AM (approximately 30 minutes)
- Venue: Itozu no Mori Park (4-1-8 Kami-Itozu, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City)
Rabbit and guinea pig house (photo in the overview) - Participation fee: Free (Admission to the park is also free on this day)
- Target audience: Preschool children to high school students and their guardians (anyone can participate)
- Organizers: Kyushu Dental University, Itozu no Mori Park
Event highlights
- Puppet show and quiz show by dental students
Learn about the importance of "eating, chewing, and laughing" through original puppet shows and quizzes presented by student ambassadors.
We will be giving away original stickers to all participants! - Let's take a look at the mouths of animals!
Learn about the function of human teeth in a fun way by observing the "shape of teeth" and "eating habits" of animals.
You can even touch elephant tooth specimens, which are full of fascinating details! After the event, be sure to observe how real animals use their teeth in the park.
A message from Kyushu Dental University
Kyushu Dental University and Itozu no Mori Park are both deeply rooted in the local community of Kitakyushu City and value contributing to the local area. This event is a new community collaboration initiative initiated by Kyushu Dental University.
Our aim is to create a time filled with smiles where animals, children, and students can come together to think about "the power to live = the power to eat."
Contact
Kyushu Dental University
Kayoko Kuroishi (Division of Orofacial Functions and Orthodontics)
Naoki Honda (Department of Oral Health)
Hiroshi Ikeda (Division of Biomaterials)
E-mail: r18honda■fa.kyu-dent.ac.jp
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About Kyushu Dental University, a public university corporation
Kyushu Dental University is the only public university among all dental faculties and universities in Japan, and is a "comprehensive university of oral medicine" consisting of the Department of Dentistry and the Department of Oral Health. Our view of dentistry is that it is medical care that supports daily life and happiness through "oral health." We are committed to training dental professionals in our Faculty of Dentistry and Graduate School of Dentistry. Furthermore, our affiliated hospital, established in 1914, has continued to serve as a core hospital with specialized dental care closely connected to the local community.
Outline
School name: Kyushu Dental University
Location: 2-6-1 Manazuru, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture
President: Shuji Awano
Founded: 1914
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