"Communication of science" is perhaps a misunderstanding of what often happens when scientists and non-scientists talk in different settings. I am conducting research in alternative methods of expert-lay communication, and am working to put these in place in Japan. My focus is primarily 'Cafe Scientifique' (and related movements), an internationally growing movement of debate and discussion meetings held informally in cafes and wine-bars. Information [in japanese] can be found in the report I co-authored, titled A New “Sexy” Interface between Science and Society: A Report on the Café Scientifique, UK.

I have given several presentations on science cafes related to the situation in Japan, co-organise Cafe Scientifique Tokyo, regulary advise on the topic, and am writing an article as you read this page.