Web Directory

» Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council
   Tsukuba Office. Includes information center, computer center, and Tsukuba Bioscience Hall.
   http://ss.cc.affrc.go.jp/

» Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Information Center
   Agropedia database, users guides for the network service system, scientific computing system, and library.
   http://www.affrc.go.jp/

» Center for Global Environmental Research, Japan
   Conducts diverse research on the consequences of human activities on the earth system. Includes information about capabilities, projects, data, and publications.
   http://www-cger.nies.go.jp/

» Geographical Survey Institute
   National surveying and mapping organization of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. Conducts basic surveying and mapping and instructs related organizations on improving the land.
   http://www.gsi.go.jp/ENGLISH/

» High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)
   Researches particle and nuclear physics and material science using advanced accelerators and related facilities.
   http://www.kek.jp/intra.html

» Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
   Conducts research in Japan and developing countries. Invites researchers from abroad and sends some from Japan. Organizes international symposia and workshops.
   http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/

» Japan International Science and Technology Exchange Center (JISTEC)
   Supports international exchanges undertaken by public institutions in the field of science and technology.
   http://www.jistec.or.jp/

» Meteorological Research Institute
   Researches climate, forecasting, typhoons, volcanoes, oceans, the atmosphere, and applied meteorology.
   http://www.mri-jma.go.jp/

» National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)
   Includes headquarters, regional research institutes, and specialized research institutes for field crops, fruit trees, flowers, vegetables, livestock production, and animal health.
   http://www.naro.affrc.go.jp/index_en.html

» National Center for Seeds and Seedlings (NCSS)
   Promotes the production and distribution of quality seeds and seedlings.
   http://www.ncss.go.jp/index_e.html

» National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
   Research includes global warming, ozone layer depletion, pollution, treatment and recycling of waste, and the conservation of biodiversity.
   http://www.nies.go.jp/

» National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM)
   Performs surveys, testing, and research on the use, development, and conservation of the national land.
   http://www.nilim.go.jp/english/eindex.htm

» National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
   Conducts basic research and development, promotes distribution and implementation of research results, trains and educates researchers and technicians.
   http://www.nims.go.jp/eng/

» National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
   Japan's largest public research organization with around 3,200 employees, comprised of 15 research institutes under METI. Conducts research and development on industrial science, geological surveys, measurement standards, and technological applications fo
   http://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html

» National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences
   Conducts basic life science research on insects, animals and plants in order to promote technological innovation in agricultural productivity.
   http://www.nias.affrc.go.jp/index_e.html

» National Institute of Crop Science (NICS)
   Researches agronomic and physiological improvements in the breeding of rice, wheat, barley, legumes, and industrial crops in order to create low input management and high quality crops.
   http://nics.naro.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html

» National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)
   Contributes to the creation of a safe living environment through the development of efficient and dependable technology.
   http://www.bosai.go.jp/

» Public Works Research Institute (PWRI)
   Carries out research and development, technical support, and dissemination of research results in the field of civil engineering technology.
   http://www.pwri.go.jp/eindex.htm

» Tsukuba Advanced Computing Center (TACC)
   Provides computing resources to the research units of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, supports the development of high-speed computer technologies, promotes information exchange within AIST, and establishes and manage
   http://unit.aist.go.jp/tacc/