Kawagoe Electric Power. Museum Tera 46, Science museum and electric power education center in Mie County, Japan
Kawagoe Electric Power Museum Tera 46 is a science museum in Mie County dedicated to electricity generation and energy distribution. The exhibits display generators, transformers, and other equipment that explain how power moves from the plant to homes and businesses.
The museum opened in 1997 next to the Kawagoe Power Station in Mie Prefecture. Its creation was part of efforts to educate the public about modern energy generation and its role in Japan's infrastructure.
Japanese students regularly visit the museum as part of their science curriculum, learning about energy conservation principles that align with national environmental goals.
The museum sits near the Kawagoe Power Station and is accessible by shuttle bus from the nearby town. The visitor areas are well marked, making it easy to find your way around the space.
The museum holds a collection of historical electrical devices from the early days of power supply in Japan. These items show clearly how technology for energy generation has changed since those early years.
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