Directory of Science and Environment Resources

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This category is for sites on scientific activities specific to Tsukuba.

Websites submitted here in English. Sites in Japanese should be submitted to the appropriate World/Japanese subcategory.

日本語のホームページはこちら.

Resources in This Category

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Council

  http://ss.cc.affrc.go.jp/
  Tsukuba Office. Includes information center, computer center, and Tsukuba Bioscience Hall.

• Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Research Information Center

  http://www.affrc.go.jp/
  Agropedia database, users guides for the network service system, scientific computing system, and library.

• Center for Global Environmental Research, Japan

  http://www.cger.nies.go.jp/
  Conducts diverse research on the consequences of human activities on the earth system. Includes information about capabilities, projects, data, and publications.

• Geographical Survey Institute

  http://www.gsi.go.jp/ENGLISH/
  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)

  http://www.kek.jp/
  Researches particle and nuclear physics and material science using advanced accelerators and related facilities.

• Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences

  http://www.jircas.affrc.go.jp/
  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 Exchange Center (JISTEC)

  http://www.jistec.or.jp/
  Supports international exchanges undertaken by public institutions in the field of science and technology.

• Meteorological Research Institute

  http://www.mri-jma.go.jp/
  Researches climate, forecasting, typhoons, volcanoes, oceans, the atmosphere, and applied meteorology.

• National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO)

  http://www.naro.affrc.go.jp/index_en.html
  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)

  http://www.ncss.go.jp/index_e.html
  Promotes the production and distribution of quality seeds and seedlings.

• National Institute for Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES)

  http://www.niaes.affrc.go.jp/
  Researches strategies to ensure stable food supplies under global environmental change.

• National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)

  http://www.nies.go.jp/
  Research includes global warming, ozone layer depletion, pollution, treatment and recycling of waste, and the conservation of biodiversity.

• National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM)

  http://www.nilim.go.jp/english/eindex.htm
  Performs surveys, testing, and research on the use, development, and conservation of the national land.

• National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)

  http://www.nims.go.jp/eng/
  Conducts basic research and development, promotes distribution and implementation of research results, trains and educates researchers and technicians.

• National Institute for Rural Engineering

  http://ss.nkk.affrc.go.jp/
  Reorganizes agricultural areas, develops management technology, and enhances agricultural infrastructure and facilities for sustainable production.

• National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

  http://www.aist.go.jp/index_en.html
  Japan's largest public research organization with around 3,200 employees, comprised of 15 research institutes under METI. Conducts research and development on industrial science, geological surveys, measurement standards, and technological applications for the private sector.

• National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences

  http://www.nias.affrc.go.jp/index_e.html
  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)

  http://nics.naro.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html
  Researches 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 Disaster Prevention (NIED)

  http://www.bosai.go.jp/
  Contributes to the creation of a safe living environment through the development of efficient and dependable technology.

• Tsukuba Center for Institutes

  http://www.mext.go.jp/
  Provides a place for researchers to exchange information and opinions. Facilities include conference halls, exhibition rooms and a restaurant.

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