Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Counc
Tsukuba Office. Includes information center, computer center, and Tsukuba Bioscience Hall.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Infor
Agropedia database, users guides for the network service system, scientific computing system, and library.
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.
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.
High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK
Researches particle and nuclear physics and material science using advanced accelerators and related facilities.
Japan International Research Center for Agricultur
Conducts research in Japan and developing countries. Invites researchers from abroad and sends some from Japan. Organizes international symposia and workshops.
Japan International Science and Technology Exchang
Supports international exchanges undertaken by public institutions in the field of science and technology.
Japanese Industrial Standards Center
Core organization for research on standardization.
Meteorological Research Institute
Researches climate, forecasting, typhoons, volcanos, oceans, the atmosphere, and applied meteorology.
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.
National Center for Seeds and Seedlings (NCSS)
Promotes the production and distribution of quality seeds and seedlings.
National Food Research Institute
Develops technological systems that strengthen the agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and food processing industries.
National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences
Researches strategies to ensure stable food supplies under global environmental change.
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES
Research includes global warming, ozone layer depletion, pollution, treatment and recycling of waste, and the conservation of biodiversity.
National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Man
Performs comprehensive surveys, testing, and research on the use, development, and conservation of the national land.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
Conducts basic research and development, promotes distribution and implementation of research results, trains and educates researchers and technicians.
National Institute for Rural Engineering
Reorganizes agricultural areas, develops management technology, and enhances agricultural infrastructure and facilities for sustainable production.
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science
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 sector.
National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences
Conducts basic life science research on insects, animals and plants in order to promote technological innovation in agricultural productivity.
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.
National Research Institute for Earth Science and
Contributes to the creation of a safe living environment through the development of efficient and dependable technology.
Public Works Research Institute (PWRI)
Carries out research and development, technical support, and dissemination of research results in the field of civil engineering technology.
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 manages research databases.
Tsukuba Center for Institutes
Provides a place for researchers to exchange information and opinions. Facilities include conference halls, exhibition rooms and a restaurant.