Academic society established to research organizations from various standpoints like business management, economics, jurisprudence, public administration, psychology, behavioral science, and engineering.

Promotes the advancement of the science and technology of acoustics. Contains over 4,800 members, publishes a monthly magazine, and holds meetings twice a year.

Working to prevent desertification, especially in Africa.

Promotes the advancement and development of science, technology and art concerning architecture, with the mutual collaboration of its members. Lists introduction, major activities, annual budget, documents, and resources.

Promotes research and development of nuclear energy for peaceful uses. With membership of over 7,300. With organization chart and periodicals.

Promotes activities of research and development in the field of agriculture, forestry, fishery, brewing, fermentation and food processing.

Aims to promote studies of all the fields of botany and to disseminate botanical knowledge. With guide to membership, meetings, and publications.

Information from Japan's major national research institution carrying out earthquake engineering and structural control research in buildings.

Chemistry related organization of scientists, with annual meetings, events, and newsletter.

Performs tests, assessments, and research and development aimed at solving problems related to chemicals.

Aims to improve civil engineering technologies that contribute to the development of Hokkaido through investigations, experiments, and research and development of civil engineering technologies.

A mixed group of professionals aiming to create an information hub for environmental NGOs, database, assist conservation of Japanese wildlife species, and encourage eco-tourism and environmental volunteering.

Performs services related to the restoration of the natural environment devastated by human activities, preserve resources, and promote self-sufficiency for third world peoples.

Organization of ecological scientists and researchers with annual conferences and regularly published journal.

Zoological group researching insects. With subscription and membership information, plus archive of published reports.

Consists of 194 organizations, including major Japanese companies and national organizations working on fuel cell development and exchanging information R&D to replace fossil fuels and resulting pollution.

Organized by about 5300 geologists including geological consulting engineers, school teachers and undergraduate and graduate students as well as researchers. Promotes and popularizes geology and related sciences.

Supporting to UNEP-IETC's activities and promoting partnership between developing countries and Japan for global environmental preservation. Based in Osaka.

Has projects, activities, training, and publications on saving the environment. Based in Tokyo.

A non-profit think tank for science, technology, and industry. Conducts research and investigation services, policy information, advice and consultancy services for government bodies.

Offers technical cooperation to Nepalese for natural conservation.

Acts to solve problems in enclosed coastal seas.

A nonprofit foundation to contribute to the advancement of superconductivity studies and the sound development of superconductivity-related industries.

Consists of 4 divisions; the high polymer test and evaluation center, R&D division, advanced materials laboratory and technological strategy and planning division.

Promotes research on concrete and related materials. Holds scientific lecture meetings, symposia and seminars, as well as issue publications and awards.

Focuses on craft, display, graphic, industrial, interior, jewellery, packaging, and sign design in Japan.

Good Design award, design news, Japan design, world design, and description of the organization.

Encourages invention, enhances original ideas, promotes their practical use, and diffuses and develops the industrial property system.

Set up in December 1968 as a non-profit organization with the aim of conserving, administering, and putting to the best use the natural beauty and important cultural assets of Japan.

Contributes to the advancement of science and technology on oils and fats, surfactants, petrochemicals, biochemicals and related substances. With journal, seminars, and discussions on topics and standardization.

Promotes the science and art of prosthodontics and other related dentistry, to seek improvement in health sciences, and to enhance public health through the advancement of prosthodontics.

Established in 1951 as an organization of radioisotope users and research workers to contribute to progress in science and technology, and to promote industry and the economy.

Supports the information transmission function of user organizations to computerize and disseminate bulletins of academic societies and research papers easier and at lower cost.

Dedicated to all aspects of the theory and practice of analytical sciences, including fundamental and applied, inorganic and organic, wet chemical and instrumental methods. With monthly journal.

Made up of researchers, technologists, students, and private organizations in various fields of bioscience and biotechnology. With guide to meetings, awards, publications, and current research.

Comprised of over 40,000 individual and corporate members throughout Japan, including scholars, officials, and engineers from private companies to improve civil life. With publications, news, roster, and reports.

Includes information on its publications, meetings, membership, and activity groups.

One of Japan's leading engineering societies with over 47,000 members, to advance science and technology, and contribute to the development of industry. With calendar, publication, awards, and news.

Discusses, holds meetings, and publishes journal on scientific fields such as physics, electronics, mechanics, metallurgy, chemistry, and various interdisciplinary areas.

Works for communication, cooperation and promotion of research concerning prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. With membership information, rules and bylaws, meetings and publications. Based in Kyoto.

Established in 1927 to promote and extend scientific and technological knowledge concerning colour materials, to assist academic and industrial progress in this field. With around 2,300 members.

An academic society to promote the science and technology concerning energy, resources, and environment. Holds meetings, seminars, and special projects.

Has more than 2,400 members from industrial, academic and governmental organizations to promote research and technologies on engineering geology and to improve mutual communications in this field.

Aims to promote academic research of theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented international economics. With annual meetings and bulletin.

Aims to promote research and education in the area of statistics, and to contribute to the progress of statistical science.

Performs general testing services, quality control tests performance evaluations, certification and registration, and other services.

A network of Japanese citizen's groups working for the conservation of wetlands, composed of 75 organizations and 100 individuals.

A scientific research organization whose main activity is to publish scientific journals in English, French or German.

Contributes to the improvement of medical science and care through the research and development of science and technology in the field of medicine. Comprised of 95 specialist medical societies.

Examines issues related to economic affairs in Japan. With newsletter, membership, annual meetings, news, and links.

Established in 1962 to promote basic and clinical research on gastric cancer. With invitation to non-Japanese to join and submit research papers.

Offers new information on the basic research and the applied technology of plant tissue culture, plant molecular biology, plant cell engineering and related field. With journal published quarterly.

Organization of around 2000 members who Contribute to the development of scientific research on Design with cooperation of members. With activities, annual schedule, forum, and publications. Based in Suginami-ku, Tokyo.

Established in 1924 for people involved in the animal industry to advance animal science and the animal industry in Japan. Holds scientific meetings for presentation of research findings, and publishes journal.

Includes research activities, outlook for the 21st century, history and organization, membership, activities, and publications.

Established with the objective of promoting the basic and applied studies on the physiological functions of plants.

Established in 1942 and mostly made up of clinical radiological technologists. With journal archive and annual meetings.

Created by a Kyoto professor on Aral Sea desertification, landscape ecology, and conservation.

Studies magnetic related fields including applied magnetics, magnetic recording, thin films, magnetic materials, physics of magnetics, magneto-optics, and biomagnetics. With over 2350 members.

With more than more than 4000 members to increase research of meteorology, promote its progress and the development with the cooperation of related academic societies across the globe.

Organization of scientists and researchers in molecular biology to assist communications and research, publish findings, and hold annual meetings.

Performs research related to material science and technology, encourages practical application of R&D results, and provides training of researchers and technicians.

A public organization to conduct scientific research at various levels from the molecule to the whole body, with the ultimate goal of an integrative understanding of the human body. In Okazaki.

An overview to NSF Tokyo including a staff directory and map to the office. Database on potential host scientists, summer programs, and research fellowship opportunities.

Aims to insure the conservation of ecosystems and biological diversity to make recommendations based on scientific data.

Founded in 1955 with the objective of promoting physics in Japan, encouraging young and able scientists and encouraging exchange of science and culture between Japan and other countries.

Based at the University of Tokyo. With news, research, and projects. Composed of 16 scientific divisions.

Includes information on membership, officers, meeting announcements, and publications.

Stimulates the development of bioscience and promotes projects that contribute to the development of scientific technologies.

Created to spread PHS phone technology internationally. Maintains technical specifications and promotes PHS technology.

A scientific research institution focused on the study of health effects of radiation in the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Located in Kyoto. Founded in April 1963 as a cooperative research institute at the inter-university level, with the aim of promoting research in the mathematical sciences.

Conducts research and treatment of TB. Located in Kiyose City, Tokyo.

Oldest medical society for neurologists in Japan with more than 9000 members. Includes guide to its journal and meetings.

Promotes scientific culture, expands the industrial economy, and improves the quality of people's lives by furthering the development of automobile science and technology.

Founded in 1936 to promote the advancement of academic standards in chemical engineering and to facilitate?@and organize activities of the key academic groups.

Supports research in leading-edge scientific and technological fields to solve environmental problems.

Promotes technical cooperation for the industrialization and development of developing countries and enhances mutual understanding and friendly relationships between those countries and Japan.

Created to advance the study of earth sciences by collaborative research, publish results, and promote peaceful use of sciences. With over 2,600 members in 25 branches around Japan.

Founded in 1925 and is devoted to promoting research on various aspects of geography in Japan. Promotes studies and communication in geography, publications, and international contacts.

Describes Chronology, Committees, Activities, Panels and Divisions of the APPIE.

Conducts training, education, guidance, surveys, research, and R&D on computerization for developing countries.

A non-profit and an academic organization to promote science and technology of ceramics by cooperation between academics and industrialists. Holds meetings, publishes journal, investigates technology, and works for standardization.

Aims to spread knowledge about chemistry and assist education, publicity, environment and safety, and international relations. With membership information, meetings, and news.

Undertakes scientific research in the field of city and regional planning. With history of organization and map to its headquarters in Tokyo.

Founded in 1933 to foster scientific and industrial progress in the fields of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry.

Conducts investigations, creates publications, education, training, examinations, studies, technology developments, consulting, and information service about energy conservation.

Founded in 1916 to advance illuminating technology and to the spread of knowledge about illumination. Conducts research and holds conferences, sets standards, and is active in international activities.

A non-profit society in Japan for developing, advancing and disseminating information technology (IT) related to computers and communications. With periodical, special interest groups, conferences, seminars, lectures, and awards.

Collects and analyzes information on energy issues, evaluates future energy systems and R&D, develops a framework of energy systems, and organizes energy policy study groups for discussions.

Organization specializing in the biological and social sciences related to whales. Pursues hunting whales and criticizes International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling actions to curtail whale killing.

organization of scholars and engineers founded in 1888 to look for innovation and encourage enterprise activities. With membership exceeding 28,000. Conducts research, revises electrical standards, and publishes journal.

With membership information, publications, conferences, sections and resources.

Includes awards, journal, publications, research, and event information.

Engaged in development of science and technology on control and systems engineering among the industry, universities, and the government. Works on systems and control engineering, IT development, and automation.

An academic society for researchers and engineers in the field of iron and steel. With calendar of events, organization, and activities.

A professional organization dedicated to advancing the practice of GI endoscopy. With guide to membership, fees, and journal.

Independent, nonprofit research center to strengthen international understanding of Japanese science, technology, industry, security, and policy.

Contributes to science and technology in fuel or energy and acts as the sole authoritative professional society in developing fuel and energy industries as well as steel, gas, electricity, chemical and ceramics.

A non-profit public organization created in 1937 with the primary objective to promote and develop science and technology of metals and related engineering materials.

Aims at promoting diverse research on lung cancer and its related fields, as well as helping to diffuse knowledge and understanding of the disease to the public. Holds meetings, publishes journal, and conducts research. With around 6600 regular members.

Established in 1896. With history, departments and offices, journal, annual meetings, and announcements.

Promotes R&D of metallic materials for industry, and to disseminate R&D accomplishments in this area. Encourages cross-corporate cooperation and competition, helping to boost industrial competitiveness.

Contains more than 7,000 members to discuss common problems and future developments, as well as improve education in engineering. With online application. [Adobe Acrobat Reader required for some pages].

With introduction, news, publications, R&D, awards, conferences, and archive.

Based in Ochanomizu University, Tokyo. Consists of over 2000 researchers in cookery science and related fields, educators, scientists and technicians. Attempts to bring cultural and anthropological perspectives to scientific research on the nutritional aspects of foods and diets and the technical processes of preparation and preservation.

Publishes journal for interested scientists, along with related links and guide for membership.

Includes news, journal archive, call for papers, fellowship, committees, and membership information.

Promotes basic and clinical research activities and education in the scientific field of the circulatory organ system. through meetings, journal,research, awarding achievements, and cooperating with associations in related fields.

Organization to enhance research, education and the clinical practice of dermatology. With journal, meetings, works and projects, and organizational structure.

Covers civil engineering, architecture, agricultural civil engineering, geology, and natural resources. Consists of engineers, researchers, students, corporations and groups, numbering more than 14500. With published journal.

Founded in 1926, the JOA promotes research and partnerships in orthopedic specialties while providing information to the public about the science of orthopedics.

With online archive of its journal and research conclusions.

Active in academic investigation and promotion of research, training, information, dissemination, standardization, publishing and personnel certification related to NDI.

A professional and technical organization of members who are interested in engineering knowledge and technology for agricultural infrastructure and rural development.

Aims to progress with research in toxicology. With history, members, constitution, meetings, and journal.

Organization of vets to advance science and share research findings. With instructions on publishing papers, and abstracts of past studies.

Deals with clincial, epidemiological studies and laboratory investigations concerning breast cancer and related diseases. With overview of orgaznization and instructions for publishing research.

Conducts research on OR theory and development of methodologies, and explores the practical use of methods applicable to specific problems occurring in the world of business and government offices.

Organization of some 20,000 physicists, researchers, educators and engineers to publish research reports of its members and to provide its members with facilities relating to physics.

Includes guide on membership information, officers and committees, news and events, and links.

Aims to give researchers the opportunity to exchange information and to present research papers on robotics. Focuses not only on engineering and technology but also from a psychological, social and economic point of view.

An organization of Filipino science and technology students and professionals in Japan working for the advancement and advocacy of science and technology as an inevitable tool for Philippine development.

Aims to contribute to the development of science in Japan by promoting the dissemination of research regarding biotechnology and exchanging information. Publishes journal, holds meetings, and gives awards.

Established in 1917 and currently with over 20,000 members. Aims for education, research, publication, collaboration, establishment of standards, qualifying exams, and awards.

Established as a body of researchers and engineers specialized in instrument and control engineering, as well as information technologies.

Consists of about 3,000 scholars, officials, engineers and students. Gives members information on materials science and opportunities for research meetings, symposia, seminars, technical tours, joint research and publications.

Devoted to international academic activities in the field of naval architecture, including shipbuilding, and ocean engineering. With research committees, awards, and publications.

A non-profit organization composed of scientists, engineers and managers in academia, industries and governmental institutions to contribute to the development of polymer science and technology. Made up of around 13,000 members.

Founded in 1951 by geoscientists, exploration geologists and mining engineers in Japan. With information on membership, publications, and submitting papers.

Has approximately 3,000 members to advance research and education in the field of zoological sciences, including taxonomy, systematics, ecology, ethology, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, developmental biology, and molecular biology.

Aims to enhance the improvement and development of thermal and nuclear power generating technology in Japan. Cooperates with relevant governmental agencies, electric power companies and related manufacturers in research, publications, and public relations. Has a membership of over 15,000.

A non-profit scientific organization established in April, 2003 for the study of volcanoes and their influences. With photos, membership information, publication, and links.

Japanese organization cooperating with other worldwide groups on globally threatened birds, threatened animals, and plants.

A semi-governmental research unit devoted to studying the ways of protecting agricultural crops against damage by birds. Also involved in studies on the conservation of bird diversities in farmland.