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The Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, Japan - http://www.ieice.org/eng/
With membership information, publications, conferences, sections and resources. |
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Global Environment Information Center - http://www.geic.or.jp/
Has projects, activities, training, and publications on saving the environment. Based in Tokyo. |
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The Energy Conservation Center (ECCJ) - http://www.eccj.or.jp/index_e.html
Conducts investigations, creates publications, education, training, examinations, studies, technology developments, consulting, and information service about energy conservation. |
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Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP) - http://www.jsap.or.jp/english/
Discusses, holds meetings, and publishes journal on scientific fields such as physics, electronics, mechanics, metallurgy, chemistry, and various interdisciplinary areas. |
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The Physical Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jps/
Organization of some 20,000 physicists, researchers, educators and engineers to publish research reports of its members and to provide its members with facilities relating to physics. |
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National Institute for Materials Science - http://www.nims.go.jp/eng/
Performs research related to material science and technology, encourages practical application of research and development results, and provides training of researchers and technicians. |
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The Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan (IEEJ) - http://www.iee.or.jp/english/
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. |
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The Chemical Society of Japan - http://www.csj.jp/index-e.html
Aims to spread knowledge about chemistry and assist education, publicity, environment and safety, and international relations. With membership information, meetings, and news. |
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The Center of the International Cooperation for Computerization (CICC) - http://www.cicc.or.jp/
Conducts training, education, guidance, surveys, research, and research and development on computerization for developing countries. |
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The Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship (AOTS) - http://www.aots.or.jp/eng/indexeng.html
Promotes technical cooperation for the industrialization and development of developing countries and enhances mutual understanding and friendly relationships between those countries and Japan. |
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The Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ) - http://www.ipsj.or.jp/english/
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. |
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Meteorological Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/msj/index-e.html
With more than more than 4000 members to increase research of meteorology, promote its progress and the development with the cooperation of related academic societies across the globe. |
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The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers - http://www.sice.or.jp/index-e.html
Established as a body of researchers and engineers specialized in instrument and control engineering, as well as information technologies. |
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Architectural Institute of Japan - http://www.aij.or.jp/aijhome.htm
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. |
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The Ceramic Society of Japan - http://www.ceramic.or.jp/index.html
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. |
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Ocean Research Institute University of Tokyo - http://www.ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Based at the University of Tokyo. With news, research, and projects. Composed of 16 scientific divisions. |
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Geological Society of Japan (GSJ) - http://www.geosociety.jp/
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. |
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Bio-oriented Technology Research Advancement Institution (BRAIN) - http://brain.naro.affrc.go.jp/
Promotes activities of research and development in the field of agriculture, forestry, fishery, brewing, fermentation and food processing. |
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The Robotics Society of Japan - http://www.rsj.or.jp/
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. |
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Building Research Institute (BRI) - http://www.kenken.go.jp/english/
Information from Japan's major national research institution carrying out earthquake engineering and structural control research in buildings. |
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National Science Foundation Tokyo (NSF Tokyo) - http://www.nsftokyo.org/
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. |
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Japan Radioisotope Association - http://www.jrias.or.jp/
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. |
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Japan Society for Civil Engineers - http://www.jsce-int.org/
Comprised of over 40,000 individual and corporate members throughout Japan, including scholars, officials, and engineers from private companies to improve civil life. With publications, news, roster, and reports. |
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The Institute of Cetacean Research - http://www.icrwhale.org/eng-index.htm
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. |
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The Electrochemical Society of Japan - http://www.electrochem.jp/index-e.html
Founded in 1933 to foster scientific and industrial progress in the fields of electrochemistry and industrial physical chemistry. |
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Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan - http://www.scej.org/
Founded in 1936 to promote the advancement of academic standards in chemical engineering and to facilitate @and organize activities of the key academic groups. |
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National Institute for Physiological Sciences - http://www.nips.ac.jp/eng/
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. |
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Acoustical Society of Japan (ASJ) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/asj/asj-index.html
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. |
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Japan Industrial Design Association - http://www.jida.or.jp/
Focuses on craft, display, graphic, industrial, interior, jewellery, packaging, and sign design in Japan. |
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Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) - http://www.jsae.or.jp/index_e.html
Promotes scientific culture, expands the industrial economy, and improves the quality of people's lives by furthering the development of automobile science and technology. |
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Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/aesj/index-e.html
Promotes research and development of nuclear energy for peaceful uses. With membership of over 7,300. With organization chart and periodicals. |
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Japan Statistical Society - http://www.jss.gr.jp/
Aims to promote research and education in the area of statistics, and to contribute to the progress of statistical science. |
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Nishina Memorial Foundation - http://www.nishina-mf.or.jp/indexe.htm
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. |
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The Japanese Geotechnical Society (JGS) - http://www.jiban.or.jp/e/e-top.htm
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. |
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The Japanese Circulation Society - http://www.j-circ.or.jp/
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. |
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The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan - http://www.isij.or.jp/e_index.htm
An academic society for researchers and engineers in the field of iron and steel. With calendar of events, organization, and activities. |
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The Society for Biotechnology, Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/sfbj/
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. |
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Volcanological Society of Japan - http://hakone.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kazan/VSJ1E.html
A non-profit scientific organization established in April, 2003 for the study of volcanoes and their influences. With photos, membership information, publication, and links. |
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Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) - http://www.unep.or.jp/gec/
Supporting to UNEP-IETC's activities and promoting partnership between developing countries and Japan for global environmental preservation. Based in Osaka. |
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The Japan Institute of Metals (JIM) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jim/index-e.shtml
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. |
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Japanese Society for Plant Cell and Molecular Biology - http://www.kazusa.or.jp/ja/plant/jspcmb/English/English.html
Offers new information on the basic research and the applied technology of plant tissue culture, plant molecular biology, plant cell engineering and related field. With journal published quarterly. |
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International Superconductivity Technology Center (ISTEC) - http://www.istec.or.jp/
A nonprofit foundation to contribute to the advancement of superconductivity studies and the sound development of superconductivity-related industries. |
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Japanese Association of Mathematical Sciences - http://www.jams.or.jp/
A scientific research organization whose main activity is to publish scientific journals in English, French or German. |
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Japan Society for Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Agrochemistry (JSBBA) - http://www.jsbba.or.jp/e/index_e.html
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. |
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The Society of Materials Science, Japan (JSMS) - http://www.jsms.jp/e-index.html
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. |
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Research Institute of Tuberculosis - http://www.jata.or.jp/eindex.htm
Conducts research and treatment of TB. Located in Kiyose City, Tokyo. |
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The Japan Society of Plasma Science and Nuclear Fusion Research - http://jspf.nifs.ac.jp/index-e.html
Publishes journal for interested scientists, along with related links and guide for membership. |
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The Japan Institute of Energy (JIE) - http://www.jie.or.jp/indexe.htm
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. |
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Japan Society Mechanical Engineering (JSME) - http://www.jsme.or.jp/English/indexe.htm
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. |
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The Japan Information Access Project - http://www.jiaponline.org/
Independent, nonprofit research center to strengthen international understanding of Japanese science, technology, industry, security, and policy. |
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Fuel Cell Development Information Center - http://www.fcdic.com/eng/
Consists of 194 organizations, including major Japanese companies and national organizations working on fuel cell development and exchanging information research and development to replace fossil fuels and resulting pollution. |
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International Center for the Environmental Management of Enclosed Coastal Seas - http://www.emecs.or.jp/englishver2/
Acts to solve problems in enclosed coastal seas. |
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The Japan Society for Precision Engineering (JSPE) - http://www.jspe.or.jp/english/
Contains more than 7,000 members to discuss common problems and future developments, as well as improve education in engineering. With online application. [Adobe Acrobat Reader required for some pages]. |
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The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan - http://www.ieij.or.jp/english/
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. |
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Magnetics Society of Japan (MSJ) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/msj2/english/
Studies magnetic related fields including applied magnetics, magnetic recording, thin films, magnetic materials, physics of magnetics, magneto-optics, and biomagnetics. With over 2350 members. |
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Action for Greening Sahel - http://www.jca.apc.org/~sahel/
Working to prevent desertification, especially in Africa. |
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Academic Association for Organizational Science - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/aos/
Academic society established to research organizations from various standpoints like business management, economics, jurisprudence, public administration, psychology, behavioral science, and engineering. |
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Japan Oil Chemists' Society (JOCS) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/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. |
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Japanese Society of Animal Science - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jszs/index-e.html
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. |
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Japan Prosthodontic Society (JPS) - http://www.hotetsu.com/
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. |
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The Japanese Society for Non-Destructive Inspection (JSNDI) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsndi/
Active in academic investigation and promotion of research, training, information, dissemination, standardization, publishing and personnel certification related to NDI. |
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Japan Society of Energy and Resources - http://www.jser.gr.jp/society/society_e_01.html
An academic society to promote the science and technology concerning energy, resources, and environment. Holds meetings, seminars, and special projects. |
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Osaka Bioscience Institute - http://www.obi.or.jp/index2.html
Stimulates the development of bioscience and promotes projects that contribute to the development of scientific technologies. |
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Japan Society of Clinical Oncology - http://jsco.umin.ac.jp/english/
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. |
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Wildlife Management Laboratory - http://narc.naro.affrc.go.jp/kouchi/chougai/wildlife_e.htm
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. |
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The Japan Society of Ultrasonics in Medicine - http://www.jsum.or.jp/
Includes news, journal archive, call for papers, fellowship, committees, and membership information. |
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Molecular Biology Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/mbsj/index-e.html
Organization of scientists and researchers in molecular biology to assist communications and research, publish findings, and hold annual meetings. |
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Oceanographic Society of Japan (JOS) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/kaiyo/index-e.html
Includes information on membership, officers, meeting announcements, and publications. |
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Japan Society of Colour Material - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jscm/english/
Established in 1927 to promote and extend scientific and technological knowledge concerning colour materials, to assist academic and industrial progress in this field. With around 2,300 members. |
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The Association of Japanese Geographers - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/ajg/english/xindexe.html
Founded in 1925 and is devoted to promoting research on various aspects of geography in Japan. Promotes studies and communication in geography, publications, and international contacts. |
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Japanese Society of Plant Physiologists - http://www.jspp.org/eng/index.html
Established with the objective of promoting the basic and applied studies on the physiological functions of plants. |
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Botanical Society of Japan (BSJ) - http://bsj.or.jp/index-e.html
Aims to promote studies of all the fields of botany and to disseminate botanical knowledge. With guide to membership, meetings, and publications. |
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Chemicals Evaluation and Research Institute,Japan - http://www.cerij.or.jp/ceri_en/index_e4.shtml
Performs tests, assessments, and research and development aimed at solving problems related to chemicals. |
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The Operations Research Society of Japan - http://www.orsj.or.jp/english/index.html
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. |
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Japanese Society For the Science of Design - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jssd/index-e.html
Organization of around 2000 members who Contribute to the development of scientific research on Design with cooperation of members. With activities, annual schedule, forum, and publications. Based in Suginami-ku, Tokyo. |
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Catalysis Society of Japan (CatSJ) - http://www.shokubai.org/index_e.html
Chemistry related organization of scientists, with annual meetings, events, and newsletter. |
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Japan Wetlands Action Network (JAWAN) - http://www.jawan.jp/old/jawan/
A network of Japanese citizen's groups working for the conservation of wetlands, composed of 75 organizations and 100 individuals. |
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The Japan Society for Technology of Plasticity - http://www.jstp.jp/en/
Introduction, news, publications, research and development, awards, conferences, and archive. |
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The Japanese Society of Irrigation, Drainage and Reclamation Engineering (Nogyo-Doboku Gakkai) - http://www.jsidre.or.jp/english/brochure/eibunpanf.htm
A professional and technical organization of members who are interested in engineering knowledge and technology for agricultural infrastructure and rural development. |
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Japanese Gastric Cancer Association (JGCA) - http://www.jgca.jp/
Established in 1962 to promote basic and clinical research on gastric cancer. With invitation to non-Japanese to join and submit research papers. |
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The Society of Resource Geology - http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~srg/english.html
Founded in 1951 by geoscientists, exploration geologists and mining engineers in Japan. With information on membership, publications, and submitting papers. |
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The Japanese Dermatological Association - http://www.dermatol.or.jp/english/history.html
Organization to enhance research, education and the clinical practice of dermatology. With journal, meetings, works and projects, and organizational structure. |
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The Zoological Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/zsj/index-e.html
Has approximately 3,000 members to advance research and education in the field of zoological sciences, including taxonomy, systematics, ecology, ethology, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, developmental biology, and molecular biology. |
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Institute for Future Technology (IFTECH) - http://www.iftech.or.jp/english/index_e.htm
A non-profit think tank for science, technology, and industry. Conducts research and investigation services, policy information, advice and consultancy services for government bodies. |
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The Japan Pediatric Society - http://www.jpeds.or.jp/english/
Established in 1896. With history, departments and offices, journal, annual meetings, and announcements. |
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Entomological Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/entsocj/e/e-home.htm
Zoological group researching insects. With subscription and membership information, plus archive of published reports. |
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The Society of Heating,Air-Conditioning and Sanitary Engineers of Japan (SHASE) - http://www.shasej.org/English/
Established in 1917 and currently with over 20,000 members. Aims for education, research, publication, collaboration, establishment of standards, qualifying exams, and awards. |
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The Japan Society of Cookery Science - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jscs/ehome.html
Based in Ochanomizu University, Tokyo. Consists of over 2000 researchers in cookery science and related fields, educators, scientists and technicians. Attempts to bring cultural and anthropological perspectives to scientific research on the nutritional aspects of foods and diets and the technical processes of preparation and preservation. |
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Japanese Society of Radiological Technology (JSRT) - http://www.jsrt.or.jp/english.html
Established in 1942 and mostly made up of clinical radiological technologists. With journal archive and annual meetings. |
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Japanese Economic Association (JEA) - http://www.jeaweb.org/
Examines issues related to economic affairs in Japan. With newsletter, membership, annual meetings, news, and links. |
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The Association for the Geological Collaboration in Japan (AGCJ) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/agcj/index_e.html
Created to advance the study of earth sciences by collaborative research, publish results, and promote peaceful use of sciences. With over 2,600 members in 25 branches around Japan. |
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Japan Society of International Economics - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsie/english/index-e.html
Aims to promote academic research of theoretical, empirical and policy-oriented international economics. With annual meetings and bulletin. |
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Thermal and Nuclear Power Engineering Society - http://www.tenpes.or.jp/index-e.html
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 relations. Has a membership of over 15,000. |
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The RNA Society of Japan - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/rnaj/Englishpage/index.html
Includes guide on membership information, officers and committees, news and events, and links. |
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The Society of Polymer Science, Japan - http://www.spsj.or.jp/index-e_old.htm
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. |
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Landscape and Nature Restoration - http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/people/yuki6270/
Created by a Kyoto professor on Aral Sea desertification, landscape ecology, and conservation. |
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E-NGO home - http://www2.gol.com/users/chapa/cphomepage/engo/aboutengo.html
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. |
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Civil Engineering Research Institute of Hokkaido - http://www.ceri.go.jp/index_e.html
Aims to improve civil engineering technologies that contribute to the development of Hokkaido through investigations, experiments, and research and development of civil engineering technologies. |
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The Institute of Systems, Control and Information Engineers - http://www.iscie.or.jp/index-e.html
Engaged in development of science and technology on control and systems engineering among the industry, universities, and the government. Works on systems and control engineering, IT development, and automation. |