The RNA Society of Japan - Includes guide on membership information, officers and committees, news and events, and links. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/rnaj/Englishpage/index.html
The Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) - 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. - http://www.jiban.or.jp/e/e-top.htm
Japan Prosthodontic Society (JPS) - 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. - http://www.hotetsu.com/
The Society of Naval Architects of Japan - Devoted to international academic activities in the field of naval architecture, including shipbuilding, and ocean engineering. With research committees, awards, and publications. - http://www.east.jasnaoe.or.jp/snaj/main-e.html
The Operations Research Society of Japan - 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. - http://www.orsj.or.jp/english/index.html
The Japan Information Access Project - Independent, nonprofit research center to strengthen international understanding of Japanese science, technology, industry, security, and policy. - http://www.jiaponline.org/
Japanese Economic Association (JEA) - Examines issues related to economic affairs in Japan. With newsletter, membership, annual meetings, news, and links. - http://www.jeaweb.org/
Japan Radioisotope Association - 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. - http://www.jrias.or.jp/
Japanese Society of Radiological Technology (JSRT) - Established in 1942 and mostly made up of clinical radiological technologists. With journal archive and annual meetings. - http://www.jsrt.or.jp/english.html
Action for Greening Sahel - Working to prevent desertification, especially in Africa. - http://www.jca.apc.org/~sahel/
Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists - Established with the objective of promoting the basic and applied studies on the physiological functions of plants. - http://www.jspp.org/eng/index.html
E-NGO home - 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. - http://www2.gol.com/users/chapa/cphomepage/engo/aboutengo.html
Japan Science and Technology Information Aggregator, Electronic - Supports the information transmission function of user organizations to computerize and disseminate bulletins of academic societies and research papers easier and at lower cost. - http://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/-char/en
The Asahi Glass Foundation - Supports research in leading-edge scientific and technological fields to solve environmental problems. - http://www.af-info.or.jp/index/index_e2.html
Wildlife Management Laboratory - 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. - http://narc.naro.affrc.go.jp/kouchi/chougai/wildlife_e.htm
Wild Bird Society of Japan - Japanese organization cooperating with other worldwide groups on globally threatened birds, threatened animals, and plants. - http://www.wing-wbsj.or.jp/english_hp/
Nishina Memorial Foundation - 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. - http://www.nishina-mf.or.jp/indexe.htm
Landscape and Nature Restoration - Created by a Kyoto professor on Aral Sea desertification, landscape ecology, and conservation. - http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/yuki6270/
Japan Wetlands Action Network (JAWAN) - A network of Japanese citizen's groups working for the conservation of wetlands, composed of 75 organizations and 100 individuals. - http://www.jawan.jp/old/jawan/
Global Environment Information Center - Has projects, activities, training, and publications on saving the environment. Based in Tokyo. - http://www.geic.or.jp/
Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) - Supporting to UNEP-IETC's activities and promoting partnership between developing countries and Japan for global environmental preservation. Based in Osaka. - http://www.unep.or.jp/gec/
Japan Society of Energy and Resources - An academic society to promote the science and technology concerning energy, resources, and environment. Holds meetings, seminars, and special projects. - http://www.jser.gr.jp/society/society_e_01.html
International Superconductivity Technology Center (ISTEC) - A nonprofit foundation to contribute to the advancement of superconductivity studies and the sound development of superconductivity-related industries. - http://www.istec.or.jp/
National Institute for Physiological Sciences - 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. - http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/
Geological Society of Japan (GSJ) - 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. - http://www.geosociety.jp/
Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) - A scientific research institution focused on the study of health effects of radiation in the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. - http://www.rerf.jp/
National Science Foundation Tokyo (NSF Tokyo) - 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. - http://www.nsftokyo.org/
Chemicals Evaluation and Research Institute,Japan - Performs tests, assessments, and research and development aimed at solving problems related to chemicals. - http://www.cerij.or.jp/ceri_en/index_e4.shtml
Research Institute of Tuberculosis - Conducts research and treatment of TB. Located in Kiyose City, Tokyo. - http://www.jata.or.jp/eindex.htm
Ocean Research Institute University of Tokyo - Based at the University of Tokyo. With news, research, and projects. Composed of 16 scientific divisions. - http://www.ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
The Institute of Cetacean Research - 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. - http://www.icrwhale.org/eng-index.htm
Osaka Bioscience Institute - Stimulates the development of bioscience and promotes projects that contribute to the development of scientific technologies. - http://www.obi.or.jp/index2.html
Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation (JIII) - Encourages invention, enhances original ideas, promotes their practical use, and diffuses and develops the industrial property system. - http://www.jiii.or.jp/english/e.htm
The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) - Promotes technical cooperation for the industrialization and development of developing countries and enhances mutual understanding and friendly relationships between those countries and Japan. - http://www.aots.or.jp/eng/indexeng.html
Japan Testing Center for Construction Materials - Performs general testing services, quality control tests performance evaluations, certification and registration, and other services. - http://www.jtccm.or.jp/english/
The Japan Research and Development Center for Metals Foundation (JRCM) - 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. - http://www.jrcm.or.jp/en/index.asp
Civil Engineering Research Institute of Hokkaido - Aims to improve civil engineering technologies that contribute to the development of Hokkaido through investigations, experiments, and research and development of civil engineering technologies. - http://www.ceri.go.jp/index_e.html
Building Research Institute (BRI) - Information from Japan's major national research institution carrying out earthquake engineering and structural control research in buildings. - http://www.kenken.go.jp/english/
National Institute for Materials Science - Performs research related to material science and technology, encourages practical application of R&D results, and provides training of researchers and technicians. - http://www.nims.go.jp/eng/
The Institute of Applied Energy (IAE) - 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. - http://www.iae.or.jp/ABOUT.html
The Energy Conservation Center (ECCJ) - Conducts investigations, creates publications, education, training, examinations, studies, technology developments, consulting, and information service about energy conservation. - http://www.eccj.or.jp/index_e.html
Institute for Future Technology (IFTECH) - A non-profit think tank for science, technology, and industry. Conducts research and investigation services, policy information, advice and consultancy services for government bodies. - http://www.iftech.or.jp/english/index_e.htm
Societas Neurologica Japonica - Oldest medical society for neurologists in Japan with more than 9000 members. Includes guide to its journal and meetings. - http://www.neurology-jp.org/en/
Japanese Gastric Cancer Association (JGCA) - Established in 1962 to promote basic and clinical research on gastric cancer. With invitation to non-Japanese to join and submit research papers. - http://www.jgca.jp/
The Japanese Circulation Society - 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. - http://www.j-circ.or.jp/
Japanese Association of Medical Sciences (JAMS) - 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. - http://www.med.or.jp/jams/english/activities/outline.html
Japan Society of Clinical Oncology - 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. - http://jsco.umin.ac.jp/english/
The Japan Lung Cancer Society - 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. - http://www.haigan.gr.jp/e/
The Japanese Dermatological Association - Organization to enhance research, education and the clinical practice of dermatology. With journal, meetings, works and projects, and organizational structure. - http://www.dermatol.or.jp/english/history.html
The Japan Pediatric Society - Established in 1896. With history, departments and offices, journal, annual meetings, and announcements. - http://www.jpeds.or.jp/english/
Thermal and Nuclear Power Engineering Society - 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 relatio - http://www.tenpes.or.jp/index-e.html
The Society of Polymer Science, Japan - 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. - http://www.spsj.or.jp/index-e_old.htm
The Society of Materials Science, Japan (JSMS) - 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. - http://www.jsms.jp/e-index.html
The Society for Biotechnology, Japan - 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. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/sfbj/
The Japanese Society of Veterinary Science - Organization of vets to advance science and share research findings. With instructions on publishing papers, and abstracts of past studies. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsvs/English%20Versions/journal-e.html
Japanese Society of Animal Science - 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. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jszs/index-e.html
Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry (JSBBA) - 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. - http://www.jsbba.or.jp/e/index_e.html
Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan - Founded in 1936 to promote the advancement of academic standards in chemical engineering and to facilitateĀ@and organize activities of the key academic groups. - http://www.scej.org/
Japan Oil Chemists' Society (JOCS) - 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. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jocs/
The Japan Institute of Metals (JIM) - 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. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jim/index-e.shtml
The Japan Institute of Energy (JIE) - 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. - http://www.jie.or.jp/indexe.htm
The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan - An academic society for researchers and engineers in the field of iron and steel. With calendar of events, organization, and activities. - http://www.isij.or.jp/e_index.htm
The Electrochemical Society of Japan - Founded in 1933 to foster scientific and industrial progress in the fields of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry. - http://www.electrochem.jp/index-e.html
The Ceramic Society of Japan - 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. - http://www.ceramic.or.jp/index.html
Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ) - Promotes research and development of nuclear energy for peaceful uses. With membership of over 7,300. With organization chart and periodicals. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/aesj/index-e.html
Magnetics Society of Japan (MSJ) - Studies magnetic related fields including applied magnetics, magnetic recording, thin films, magnetic materials, physics of magnetics, magneto-optics, and biomagnetics. With over 2350 members. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/msj2/english/
Japan Concrete Institute - Promotes research on concrete and related materials. Holds scientific lecture meetings, symposia and seminars, as well as issue publications and awards. - http://www.jci-net.or.jp/index_e.html
The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ) - 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. - http://www.iee.or.jp/english/
The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan - 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. - http://www.ieij.or.jp/english/
Acoustical Society of Japan (ASJ) - 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. - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/asj/asj-index.html
The Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ) - 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. - http://www.ipsj.or.jp/english/
Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) - Promotes scientific culture, expands the industrial economy, and improves the quality of people's lives by furthering the development of automobile science and technology. - http://www.jsae.or.jp/index_e.html
The Robotics Society of Japan - 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. - http://www.rsj.or.jp/
Japan Society Mechanical Engineering (JSME) - 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. - http://www.jsme.or.jp/English/indexe.htm