| Academic Association for Organizational Science Academic society established to research organizations from various standpoints like business management, economics, jurisprudence, public administration, psychology, behavioral science, and engineering. http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/aos/ |
| 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 |
| Architectural Institute of Japan Promotes the advancement and development of science, technology and art concerning architecture, with the mutual collaboration of its members. Lists introduction, major activities, annual budget, documents, and resources. http://www.aij.or.jp/aijhome.htm |
| 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 |
| Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution (BRAIN) Promotes activities of research and development in the field of agriculture, forestry, fishery, brewing, fermentation and food processing. http://brain.naro.affrc.go.jp/ |
| Botanical Society of Japan (BSJ) Aims to promote studies of all the fields of botany and to disseminate botanical knowledge. With guide to membership, meetings, and publications. http://bsj.or.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/ |
| Catalysis Society of Japan (CatSJ) Chemistry related organization of scientists, with annual meetings, events, and newsletter. http://www.shokubai.org/index_e.html |
| 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 |
| Civil Engineering Reserch 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 |
| 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 |
| Entomological Society of Japan Zoological group researching insects. With subscription and membership information, plus archive of published reports. http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/entsocj/e/e-home.htm |
| Fuel Cell Development Information Center Consists of 194 organizations, including major Japanese companies and national organizations working on fuel cell development and exchanging information R&D to replace fossil fuels and resulting pollution. http://www.fcdic.com/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/ |
| Global Environment Information Center Has projects, activities, training, and publications on saving the environment. Based in Tokyo. http://www.geic.or.jp/ |
| 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 |
| Institute for Himalayan Conservation Offers technical cooperation to Nepalese for natural conservation. http://www.ngo.gr.jp/ihc/ |
| International Center for the Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas Acts to solve problems in enclosed coastal seas. http://www.emecs.or.jp/englishver2/ |
| 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/ |
| 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 |