Kira in the news: Read the editorial in Japan's business daily Nikkan Kogyo Shimbunhere >
We are an interdisciplinary institute based in Second Life. We combine universality and personal involvement, developing new forms of research and education rooted in scientific traditions but unconfined by disciplinary boundaries or geographical limitations. Learn more about our mission >
What we do: Activities and events
Kira Café, together with the Kira Dome close by, is the busy home for many groups exploring diverse subjects from the sciences, technology, arts and philosophy. Learn more about Kira Café workshops >
Play as Being uses our everyday life as a laboratory to explore reality. Participants from all over the world gather every six hours to report on and discuss their experiences. Learn more about Play as Being >
Forthcoming events, in and around the Kira Café:
All times in SLT (Second Life Time = PST/PDT).Full Calendar >
The Kira Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and relies on grants and sponsorship from organizations and individuals around the world. Help us continue our projects by donating to our institute.
