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/

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/

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/

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

National Institute of Crop Science (NICS)
- Researchs 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 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 for Rural Engineering
- Reorganizes agricultural areas, develops management technology, and enhances agricultural infrastructure and facilities for sustainable production.
- http://ss.nkk.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html

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

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/

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

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

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 Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES)
- Researches strategies to ensure stable food supplies under global environmental change.
- http://ss.niaes.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/

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 R&D on industrial science, geological surveys, measurement standards, and technological applications for the private sec
- http://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.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/

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/

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/

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/

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