| National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS) - http://www.nirs.go.jp/ENG/nirs.htm Conducts research and development on biological effects of radiation and their mechanism, medical and social countermeasures, and diagnosis and treatment of disease using radiation and radioisotopes. [Some pages require Adobe Acrobat Reader]. - Read more |
| Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST) - http://www.jst.go.jp/EN/ Develops new technology to develop industry, promotes regional research activities, disseminates findings, and promotes scientific exchanges. - Read more |
| National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED) - http://www.bosai.go.jp/ Contributes to the creation of a safe living environment through the development of efficient and dependable technology. - Read more |
| National Institute of Science and Technology Policy - http://www.nistep.go.jp/ Leads planning of government science and technology policies, provides research results to firms and related organizations, and promotes policy research. - Read more |
| The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) - http://www.riken.go.jp/ Conducts research in science and technology to disseminate the results of its scientific research and technological developments. - Read more |
| Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC) - http://www.jamstec.go.jp/jamstec-e/index-e.html Conducts deep sea and marine technology research, ocean observations and marine ecosystem investigations. - Read more |
| Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) - http://www.spring8.or.jp/top.html The world's most powerful third-generation synchrotron radiation facility conducting advanced research in materials science, earth science, life science, and medicine. - Read more |
| Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) - http://www.jst.go.jp/ Develops new technology to develop industry, promotes regional research activities, disseminates findings, and promotes scientific exchanges. - Read more |
| Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI ) - http://www.jaea.go.jp/english/index.shtml Aims at developing innovative technologies such as advanced exploitation of atomic energy, achievement of higher safety in nuclear facilities, and extensive utilization of radiation. - Read more |
