English: The Entomology and Sericulture Laboratory is located at the foot of Mt. Chanchu, with a very specific geographical location. It is some distance away from the main campus as a result of its historical background. The Chair Professor back at the same time, Shiraki Tokuichi, also served as the head of the Division of Applied Zoology of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Central Research Institute. Therefore, the Laboratory was builded next to the Division of Applied Zoology.