Japanese Government
This category is for Japanese governmental offices and agencies active in science and technology.
The Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
- An agency of the MITI. Includes a general outline, research and development activities, and a list of its laboratories.http://www.aist.go.jp/index_e.html
Equine Research Institute - Japan Racing Association
- Conducts research on horses, breeding, training, and related health issues.http://www.equinst.go.jp/EG/f00.html
Marine Information Research Center
- Works for enlightening and popularization of ocean knowledge for the general public by dissemininating its data and exploration.http://www.mirc.jha.or.jp/en/
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
- Formulates public school curricula, science and technology policy, research, sports and youth, budget, and cultural affairs. Includes press releases, statistics, and ministry organization.http://www.mext.go.jp/english/
National Cancer Center Research Institute
- Aims to advance knowledge in cancer prevention, diagnosis and therapy for cancer control.http://www.ncc.go.jp/en/nccri/
National Institute for Minamata Disease
- Conducts medical research to improve treatment for victims of Minamata disease (methylmercury poisoning) in Kumamoto, one of Japan's worst chemical poisoning disasters.http://www.nimd.go.jp/english/
National Institute Health and Nutrition
- Aims to improve nutrition and dietary life style and advancing the knowledge of health and nutrition science for the public.http://www.nih.go.jp/eiken/english/
National Institute of Animal Health (NIAH)
- A research laboratory that carries out a range of research and development into animal diseases, from basic research to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.http://niah.naro.affrc.go.jp/
National Institute of Fruit Tree Science, Japan
- Researches breeding and crossbreading of new varieties, collection and introduction of fruit trees, analysis for stabilizing and enhancing fruit production, and training programs for the future fruit tree farmers.http://fruit.naro.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html
National Institute of Neuroscience
- Devoted to the pathogenesis and mechanisms of various diseases in the fields of neurology and biological psychiatry, and to establish effective treatments for them.http://www.ncnp.go.jp/nin/index_e.html
National Institute of Public Health (NIPH)
- Works to educate and train leaders in public health, environment health, social welfare and related areas in local government, and continuous development of related sciences.http://www.niph.go.jp/english2/english%20ver/
National Institute of Vegetable and Tea Science
- Investigates the science of growing leaf and root vegetables, fruits, tea, and physiology.http://www.vegetea.affrc.go.jp/soshikie.html
National Livestock Breeding Center
- Promotes livestock industry in Japan through development and application of new biotechnologies.http://www.nlbc.go.jp/
National Maritime Research Institute
- Various research projects concerning maritime transport safety and preservation of maritime environment.http://www.nmri.go.jp/index_e.html
National Research Institute of Aquaculture
- Administered by the Fisheries Agency of Japan to conduct basic studies on various aspects of aquaculture relevant to Japanese fish farming industries.http://www.nria.affrc.go.jp/
National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries
- Performs scientific investigation to determine the structure and dynamics of marine ecosystems and develop technologies for establishing the sustainable use of marine resources.http://www.enyo.affrc.go.jp/indexe.html
National Research Institute of Far Seas Fisheries
- Research directed towards the establishment of healthy relationship between fisheries and oceanic ecosystems.http://ss.enyo.affrc.go.jp/indexe.html
National Research Institute of Fisheries Engineering (NRIFE)
- Assists the fishing industry by introducing advanced technology, and aims to maintain a constant supply of fish.http://ss.nrife.affrc.go.jp/index_e.html
Research Institute of National Rehabilitation Center for the Disabled
- Devoted to the research and development of rehabilitation techniques in Japan focusing on medicine, engineering, sociology, and psychologyhttp://www.rehab.go.jp/ri/
Rosai Rehabilitation Engineering Center
- A research center where the combination of medicine and engineering is being practiced with studies conducted by rehabilitation clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists, and engineers.http://www.lwc-eirec.go.jp/e/defaultE.htm
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