Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) - Develops new technology to develop industry, promotes regional research activities, disseminates findings, and promotes scientific exchanges. - http://www.jst.go.jp/
Japan Synchrotron Radiation Research Institute (JASRI) - The world's most powerful third-generation synchrotron radiation facility conducting advanced research in materials science, earth science, life science, and medicine. - http://www.spring8.or.jp/top.html
Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC) - Conducts deep sea and marine technology research, ocean observations and marine ecosystem investigations. - http://www.jamstec.go.jp/jamstec-e/index-e.html
The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research (RIKEN) - Conducts comprehensive research in science and technology to disseminate the results of its scientific research and technological developments. - http://www.riken.go.jp/
National Institute of Science and Technology Policy - Leads planning of government science and technology policies, provides research results to firms and related organizations, and promotes policy research. - http://www.nistep.go.jp/
National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL) - A section of the Science and Technology Agency. Contains Overview, Research Projects and Activities. - http://www.nal.go.jp/Welcome-e.html
Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST) - Develops new technology to develop industry, promotes regional research activities, disseminates findings, and promotes scientific exchanges. - http://www.jst.go.jp/EN/
National Institute of Radiological Sciences (NIRS) - Conducts R&D on biological effects of radiation and their mechanism, medical and social countermeasures, and diagnosis and treatment of disease using raidiation and radioisotopes. [Some pages require Adobe Acrobat Reader]. - http://www.nirs.go.jp/ENG/nirs.htm