A pharmacist experience event for elementary school children is scheduled for May 17, 2026 (Sunday) at Akebono Pharmacy's Kanda branch in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The program is organized by Plus One Education, a subsidiary of the Riso Education Group, as part of its STS (School Tour Ship) hands-on learning series.
Event Overview
The event takes over the entire pharmacy for the day, allowing children to learn directly from a working pharmacist and try authentic pharmacy tasks. Participants will also have time to ask the pharmacist questions, making it a fitting experience for children interested in healthcare careers.
- Date: May 17, 2026 (Sunday) – day trip
- Registration deadline: May 13, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Eligible participants: Elementary school students, grades 1–6 (boys and girls)
- Venue: Akebono Pharmacy, Kanda Branch, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- Transportation: Participants make their own way to and from the venue
- Fee: ¥23,100 per child (includes activity fee and travel accident insurance)
- Capacity: 12 participants (minimum required: 5)
- Details: Event page
Highlights
1. An authentic career experience guided by a real pharmacist
Children use actual medical equipment inside a working pharmacy, giving them a genuine feel for what pharmacists do day to day. Each participant wears a white coat for the day.
2. Small-group format for personalized support
With only 12 spots available, participants are divided into groups of around 4 to rotate through each activity. The small class size means individual attention is available, and younger students are fully supported throughout.
3. Q&A time with the pharmacist
Beyond hands-on tasks, there is dedicated time to ask the pharmacist questions directly — an opportunity well-suited to children considering a future in medicine or healthcare.
Schedule
1:30 PM – Meet at the venue
- Orientation: "What is a pharmacy?" and "What does a pharmacist do?"
- Put on the pharmacist uniform
- Pharmacist experience activities (rotating through stations):
- Tablet picking
- Ointment compounding
- Liquid medicine preparation
- Powder weighing and packaging
- Auditing
- Dispensing role play
- Q&A session with the pharmacist
- Certificate ceremony
5:30 PM – Dismiss at the venue
