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Hokkaido University

  • Institute of Low Temperature Science,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Ebuchi, Naoto
    Kita-19, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 060-0819 JAPAN

    Keywords: Low temperature, Cryosphere, Water and material circulation, Snow and ice, Biological environment, Pan-Okhotsk

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Electronic Science,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Nishii, Junji
    Kita 20, Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 001-0020 JAPAN

    Keywords: nano science of interdisciplinary fields

    Web site

  • Institute for Genetic Medicine,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Takaoka, Akinori
    Kita-15, Nishi-7, Kita-Ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 060-0815 JAPAN

    Keywords: Immunology, infection diseases, cancer, inflammation, basic medicine, life science

    Web site

  • Catalysis Research Center,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Asakura, Kiyotaka
    Kita 21, Nishi 10, Kita-ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 001-0021 JAPAN

    Keywords: Catalysis, Surface structure, Electrode surface, Photocatalysis, Carbon resources conversion, Organic material, Polymer, Catalyst theory, Technical application division

    Web site

  • Slavic-Eurasian Research Center,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Ieda, Osamu
    Kita 9, Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 060-0809 JAPAN

    Keywords: Slavic and Eurasian Studies, Russia, Siberia and the Russian Far East, Central Eurasia, Central and Eastern Europe, Comparative Area Studies, Border Studies

    Web site

  • Research Center for Zoonosis Control,
    Hokkaido University

    Director
    Sugimoto, Chihiro
    North 20, West 10 Kita-ku, Sapporo
    Hokkaido 001-0020 JAPAN

    Keywords: Zoonosis; Diagnosis, Prophylaxis and Treatment; Global Surveillance; Africa; Wildlife; One Health

    Web site

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

  • National Research Center for Protozoan Diseases,
    Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

    Director
    Inoue, Noboru
    Nishi 2-13, Inada-cho, Obihiro
    Hokkaido 080-8555 JAPAN

    Keywords: Protozoan Diseases, vector, OIE collaborating centre, international cooperation, veterinary medicine, diagnosis, prophylaxis, treatment

    Web site

Tohoku University

  • Institute for Materials Research,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Takanashi, Koki
    2-1-1, Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8577 JAPAN

    Keywords: Materials Property, Materials Design, Materials Development, Materials Processing and Characterization
    Energy-Related Materials, Infrastructure Materials, Electronic Materials

    Web site

  • Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Kawashima, Ryuta
    4-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8575 JAPAN

    Keywords: Molecular mechanisms of aging and the self defense system, Molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis and cancer growth, Maturation and aging of the brain, Smart Ageing

    Web site

  • Institute of Fluid Science,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Obayashi, Shigeru
    2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8577 JAPAN

    Keywords: Flow, Fluid, Aerospace, Energy, Life Science, Nano-Micro, Integration Research

    Web site

  • Research Institute of Electrical Communication,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Ohno, Hideo
    2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8577 JAPAN

    Keywords: Information Devices, Broadband Communication, Human Information Systems, Software Engineering, Nanoelectronics and Spintronics, Brainware

    Web site

  • Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Kawamura, Junichi
    2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8577 JAPAN

    Keywords: Multidisciplinary Material Science, Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Material, Process System Device Engineering, Advanced Measurement Technology Development, Network Joint Research Center

    Web site

  • International Research Institute of Disaster Science,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Imamura, Fumihiko
    Aramaki Aza-Aoba 6-6-04, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8579 JAPAN

    Keywords: Disaster, Disaster prevention, Disaster Mitigation, Earthquake, Tsunami, Disaster Reconstruction, Multi-desciplinary research, Action-oritented research on disaster

    Web site

  • Center for Northeast Asian Studies,
    Tohoku University

    Director
    Oka, Hiroki
    41 Kawauchi, Aoba-ku, Sendai
    Miyagi 980-8576 JAPAN

    Keywords: Northeast Asia, Area studies, Interdisciplinary study

    Web site

University of Tsukuba

  • Center for Computational Sciences,
    University of Tsukuba

    Director
    Umemura, Masayuki
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba
    Ibaraki 305-8577 JAPAN

    Keywords: Computational Sciences, Computer Sciences, Supercomputer

    Web site

  • Shimoda Marine Research Center,
    University of Tsukuba

    Director
    Inaba, Kazuo
    5-10-1 Shimoda City
    Shizuoka 415-0025 JAPAN

    Keywords: Marine Biology, Biodiversity, Evolution and Development, Phylogenetics, Marine Ecology, Marine Environment

    Web site

  • Gene Research Center,
    University of Tsukuba

    Director
    Watanabe, Kazuo
    1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba City
    Ibaraki 305-8572 JAPAN

    Keywords: Genetic resources, transgenic plants, Special net-house, isolated field for LMO testing, Risk analysis, LMO/GMO public awareness

    Web site

Gunma University

  • Institute for Molecular and Cellular Regulation,
    Gunma University

    Director
    Okajima, Fumikazu
    3-39-15 Showa-machi, Maebashi
    Gunma 371-8512 JAPAN

    Keywords: Endocrine and Metabolism, Life-style Related Diseases, Epigenome

    Web site

Chiba University

  • Medical Mycology Research Center,
    Chiba University

    Director
    Sasakawa, Chihiro
    1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku
    Chiba 260-8673 JAPAN

    Keywords: Pathogenic Fungi and Actinomycetes, Infectious Disease, Host Defense, Innate Immunity, Bioresource

    Web site

  • Center for Environmental Remote Sensing,
    Chiba University

    Director
    Tateishi, Ryutaro
    1-33 Yayoi-cho, Inage-ku
    Chiba 263-8522 JAPAN

    Keywords: Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Environment, Land Environment, Food Production, Climate Change, Geographic Information

    Web site

The University of Tokyo

  • The Institute of Medical Science,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Kiyono, Hiroshi
    4-6-1 Shirokanedai, Minato-ku
    Tokyo 108-8639 JAPAN

    Keywords: Medical research, Infections diseases, Immunology, Cancer research, Human genome analysis, Regenerative medicine, Personalized medicine, Gene therapy, Translational research

    Web site

  • Earthquake Research Institute,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Koyaguchi, Takehiro
    1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0032 JAPAN

    Keywords: Earthquake, Volcano, Tsunami, Structure of the earth interior, Dynamics of the earth interior, Natural hazard, Solid earth sciences

    Web site

  • Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Oki, Yasushi
    7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN

    Keywords: Asian Research, Asian Studies, Asian Culture, Asia and the world

    Web site

  • Institute of Social Science,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Ishida, Hiroshi
    7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN

    Keywords: Interdisciplinary Studies of Social Sciences, Contemporary Japanese Studies, Institute-wide Research Project, Social Research and Data Archives

    Web site

  • Institute of Industrial Science,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Nakano, Yoshiaki
    4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku
    Tokyo 153-8505 JAPAN

    Keywords: Industrial Science, Collaborative Research with Industry, International Collaborative Research, Fundamental Engineering, Mechanical and Biofunctional Systems, Informatics and Electronics, Materials and Environmental Science, Human and Social Systems

    Web site

  • Historiographical Institute,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Kurushima, Noriko
    7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN

    Keywords: History, Japanese Studies, Historical Information Studies, Philology, Cultural Properties

    Web site

  • Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Akiyama, Tetsu
    1-1-1 Yayoi, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0032 JAPAN

    Keywords: Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, Cancer, Epigenetics, Chromosome, Tissue Engineering

    Web site

  • Institute for Cosmic Ray Research,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Kajita, Takaaki
    5-1-5 Kashiwa-no-Ha, Kashiwa City
    Chiba 277-8582 JAPAN

    Keywords: Cosmic Ray, Neutrino,
    Gravitational Wave

    Web site

  • The Institute for Solid State Physics,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Takigawa, Masashi
    5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa
    Chiba 277-8581 JAPAN

    Keywords: Condensed Matter, Quantum Beam, Photon Science, Extreme Conditions, Nanoscale Science, Computational Materials Science

    Web site

  • Atmosphere and Ocean Research Institute,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Niino, Hiroshi
    5-1-5, Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi
    Chiba 277-8564 JAPAN

    Keywords: Atmosphere, Ocean, Climate Variability, Living Marine Resources, Earth's Biosphere

    Web site

  • Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Nishimura, Yukio
    4-6-1 Komaba, Meguro-ku
    Tokyo 153-8904 JAPAN

    Keywords: Materil, Environment and Energy, Information, Chemical Biomedicine, Barrier Free, Social Science

    Web site

  • International Center for Elementary Particle Physics,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Komamiya, Sachio
    7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-0033 JAPAN

    Keywords: Elementary Particle Physics, LHC-ATLAS Experiment, Proton-Proton Collision, PSI MEG Experiment, International Linear Collider ILC, Electron-Positron Collision, Higgs Boson, Supersymmetry, Unified Theory

    Web site

  • Center for Spatial Information Science,
    The University of Tokyo

    Director
    Oguchi, Takashi
    5-1-5 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa-shi
    Chiba 277-8568 JAPAN

    Keywords: Locational information, Geographical Information Science (GIS), Spatial information society

    Web site

Tokyo Medical and Dental University

  • Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering,
    Tokyo Medical and Dental University

    Director
    Miyahara, Yuji
    2-3-10 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda-ku
    Tokyo 101-0062 JAPAN

    Keywords: Monozukuri, Medical Devices, Material Biology, Medical Robotics, Drug Discovery

    Web site

  • Medical Research Institute,
    Tokyo Medical and Dental University

    Director
    Ishino, Fumitoshi
    1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku
    Tokyo 113-8510 JAPAN

    Keywords: Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, Cellular Biology, Cancer, Epigenetics, Chromosome, Evolutionary Biology

    Web site

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

  • Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa,
    Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

    Director
    Mio, Yuko
    3-11-1 Asahicho, Fuchu-shi
    Tokyo 183-8534 JAPAN

    Keywords: Linguistic Dynamics Science, Anthropology, African Studies, the Middle East and the Muslim World

    Web site

Tokyo Institute of Technology

  • Chemical Resources Laboratory,
    Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Director
    Akita, Munetaka
    4259 Nagatsutacho, Midori-ku, Yokohama
    Kanagawa 226-8503 JAPAN

    Keywords: Green Chemistry, Molecular Science, Supramolecular Chemistry, Functional Material, Energy Development, Biomedical Engineering

    Web site

  • Precision and Intelligence Laboratory,
    Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Director
    Shinno, Hidenori
    4259-R2-1, Nagatsuta, Midori-ku,
    Yokohama 226-8503 JAPAN

    Keywords: Advanced Information Processing, Advanced Microdevices, Precision Machine Devices, Advanced Mechanical Systems, Advanced Materials, Photonics Integration Systems, Secure Devices

    Web site

  • Materials & Structures Laboratory,
    Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Director
    Itoh, Mitsuru
    4259 Nagatsuta, Midori-ku, Yokohama-city
    Kanagawa 226-8503 JAPAN

    Keywords: Ceramics, Oxidized Material, Electronic Device, Secure Materials, Building Structures and Materials, Earthquake Resistant and Damping

    Web site

  • Research Laboratory for Nuclear Reactors,
    Tokyo Institute of Technology

    Director
    Yano, Toyohiko
    2-12-1 Ookayama, Meguro-ku
    Tokyo 152-8550 JAPAN

    Keywords: Nuclear energy, Quantum and particle beam science, Processing of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste, Isotope science, Application of radiation for medicine and radiation biology

    Web site

Hitotsubashi University

  • Institute of Economic Research,
    Hitotsubashi University

    Director
    Fukao, Kyoji
    2-1 Naka, Kunitachi City
    Tokyo 186-8603 JAPAN

    Keywords: Long-Term Historical Statistics、Economic Institutions、Intergenerational Studies、Official Statistical Microdata

    Web site

Niigata University

  • Brain Research Institute,
    Niigata University

    Director
    Nishizawa, Masatoyo
    1-757 Asahimachidori, Chuo-ku
    Niigata 951-8585 JAPAN

    Keywords: Basic Neuroscience and Clinical Neurology, Nervous Diseases, Bioresource, Integrated Human Brain Science, Human Brain Science

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Natural Hazards and Disaster Recovery,
    Niigata University

    Director
    Izumi, Kaoru
    8050, Ikarashi 2-no-cho, Nishi-ku
    Niigata 950-2181 JAPAN

    Keywords: Natural disaster, Snowy mountainous areas, Complex disaster, Mitigation measures, Environmental safety, Heavy snow disaster, Quasi-real time snow information

    Web site

University of Toyama

  • Institute of Natural Medicine,
    University of Toyama

    Director
    Shibahara, Naotoshi
    2630 Sugitani, Toyama-shi
    Toyama 930-0194 JAPAN

    Keywords: Kampo Medicine, Traditional Medicine, Database, Pathological Pharmacology, Component Analysis of Crude Drugs

    Web site

Kanazawa University

  • Cancer Research Institute,
    Kanazawa University

    Director
    Oshima, Masanobu
    Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192 JAPAN
    13-1 Takara-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0934 JAPAN

    Keywords: Cancer Stem Cell, Cancer Microenvironment, Metastasis and Relapse, Drug Resistance

    Web site

Shizuoka University

  • Research Institute of Electronics,
    Shizuoka University

    Director
    Mimura Hidenori
    Johoku 3-5-1, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu
    Shizuoka 432-8011 JAPAN

    Keywords: Image engineering, Semiconductor nanotechnology, Quantum optics, Vacuum nanoelectronics

    Web site

  • Research Institute of Green Science and Technology,
    Shizuoka University

    Director
    Park, Enoch Y.
    836 Ohya, Suruga-ku, Shizuoka City
    Shizuoka 422-8529 JAPAN

    Keywords: Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Nano Biotechnology, Bioorganic Chemistry, Laser Optical, Dye Sensitized Solar Cell, Environment Endocrinology, Breeding Biology, Functional Genomics, Complex Chemistry, Molecular Structure Analysis, Plant Physiology

    Web site

Nagoya University

  • Research Institute of Environmental Medicine,
    Nagoya University

    Director
    Sawada, Makoto
    Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku
    Nagoya 464-8601 JAPAN

    Keywords: Futuristic environmental medicine Stress recognition and response Stress adaptation and protection, Cardiovascular research, Neuroscience and Neuropathology, Brain function, Immunology, Genetics and Genome dynamics

    Web site

  • Solar-Terrestrial Environment Laboratory,
    Nagoya University

    Director
    Matsumi, Yutaka
    Furocho, Chikusaku
    Nagoya 464-8601 JAPAN

    Keywords: Solar Terrestrial Physics, Global Environment, Upper Atmosphere, Solar Wind, Magneteosphere, Ionosphere

    Web site

  • EcoTopia Science Institute,
    Nagoya University

    Director
    Tanaka, Nobuo
    Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku
    Nagoya 464-8603 JAPAN

    Keywords: Science and Engineering for Sustainable Society, Environment-friendly Materials, Materials and Energy Conversion Technologies, Network and System Technologies

    Web site

  • Hydrospheric Atmospheric Research Center,
    Nagoya University

    Director
    Ishizaka, Joji
    Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku
    Nagoya 464-8601 JAPAN

    Keywords: Water Cycle, Climate System, Earth Surface, Meteorology, Oceanography, Hydrology

    Web site

Kyoto University

  • Institute for Chemical Research,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Tokitoh, Norihiro
    Gokasho, Uji City
    Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN

    Keywords: Chemical Research, Elements Science, Multidiscipline Entity, Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Informatics

    Web site

  • Institute for Research in Humanities,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Yamamuro, Shinichi
    Yoshidahonmachi, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Humanities, Anthropology, Sociology, Informatics, History of Science, Sinology, Korean Studies, Contemporary China Research

    Web site

  • Institute for Frontier Medical Sciences,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Iwata, Hiroo
    53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8507 JAPAN

    Keywords: Regenerative Biology, Stem Cell, Medical Engineering, Regenerative Medicine

    Web site

  • Institute of Advanced Energy,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Kishimoto, Yasuaki
    Gokasho, Uji City
    Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN

    Keywords: Advanced Energy, Plasma, Solar Energy, Biorefinery, Zero-Emission Energy

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Tsuda, Toshitaka
    Gokasho, Uji City
    Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN

    Keywords: Sustainable Humanosphere Science, Assessment and remediation of the Humanosphere, Development of Science and Technology through Biomass and Solar Power Satellite Research toward a Solar Energy Society, Study of the Space Environment and its Utilization, Development of Technology and Materials for Cyclical Utilization of Bio-based Resources

    Web site

  • Disaster Prevention Research Institute,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Oshiman, Naoto
    Gokasho, Uji City
    Kyoto 611-0011 JAPAN

    Keywords: Disaster Prevention, Disaster Risk Reduction, Natural Disaster Science, Earthquake, Volcanic Disaster, Geo Hazards, Metrological Hazards, Hydrological Disasters, Integrated Disaster Risk Management

    Web site

  • Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Sasaki, Misao
    Kitashirakawa-Oiwakecho, Sakyo-Ku
    Kyoto 606-8502 JAPAN

    Keywords: Particle Physics, Nuclear Theory, Condensed-Matter Physics and Statistical Dynamics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

    Web site

  • Institute for Virus Research,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Koyanagi, Yoshio
    53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8507 JAPAN

    Keywords: Virology, Life Science, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology

    Web site

  • Institute of Economic Research,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Mizobata, Satoshi
    Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Economics of complex systems, Economic change, Game theory, Strategy and organization

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Mukai, Shigeru
    Kitashirakawa Oiwake-cho, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8502 JAPAN

    Keywords: Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences

    Web site

  • Research Reactor Institute,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Moriyama, Hirotake
    2, Asashiro-Nishi, Kumatori-cho, Sennan-gun
    Osaka 590-0494 JAPAN

    Keywords: research reactor, accelerator, nuclear energy utilization, radiation application, Multidisciplinary Nuclear Science and Technology

    Web site

  • Primate Research Institute,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Hirai, Hirohisa
    Inuyama
    Aichi 484-8506 JAPAN

    Keywords: Primates, Human Evolution, Multidisciplinary Research, Collaborative Research

    Web site

  • Center for Southeast Asian Studies,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Kono, Yasuyuki
    46 Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Sustainable Humanosphere Studies, Collaborative Humanities-Sciences, Field Sciences, ASEAN, Practice-oriented Area Studies

    Web site

  • Center for iPS Cell Research and Application,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Yamanaka, Shinya
    53 Kawahara-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8507 JAPAN

    Keywords: iPS cell, regenerative medicine, stem cell

    Web site

  • Radiation Biology Center,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Takata, Minoru
    Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Biological effects of radiation, DNA damage repair, cell cycle checkpoint, chromatin dynamics

    Web site

  • Center for Ecological Research,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Nakano, Shin-ichi
    Hirano2- 509-3, Otsu
    Shiga 520-2113 JAPAN

    Keywords: Ecosystem, Biodiversity, Plant-Animal Interaction, Lake Biwa, Tropical Forest

    Web site

  • Center for Integrated Area Studies,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Hara, Shoichiro
    46 Shimoadachi-cho Yoshida, Sakyo-ku
    Kyoto 606-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Area Informatics, Integrated area research, Information resources sharing, Area Studies methodology, Disaster management and information

    Web site

  • Wildlife Research Center,
    Kyoto University

    Director
    Kohshima, Shiro
    2-24 Tanaka-Sekiden-cho, Sakyo
    Kyoto 606-8203 JAPAN

    Keywords: wild animals, fieldwork, zoo, endangered species, conservation

    Web site

Osaka University

  • Research Institute for Microbial Diseases,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Mekada, Eisuke
    3-1 Yamadaoka, Suita
    Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN

    Keywords: infectious disease, pathogen, immunity, immune system, host defense, basic biology, cancer, overseas bases

    Web site

  • Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Yagi, Yasushi
    8-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki
    Osaka 567-0047 JAPAN

    Keywords: Information Science, Quantum Science, Materials Science, Beam Science, Biological Science, Molecular Science, Nanotechnology

    Web site

  • Institute of Social and Economic Research,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Ogawa, Kazuo
    6-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki
    Osaka 567-0047 JAPAN

    Keywords: Behavioral Economics, Economic Experiment, Economic Policy, Mechanism Design

    Web site

  • Institute for Protein Research,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Nakamura, Haruki
    3-2 Yamadaoka, Suita
    Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN

    Keywords: Protein Science, Life Science, Structural and Functional Biology, Protein Data Bank

    Web site

  • Joining and Welding Research Institute,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Katayama, Seiji
    11-1, Mihogaoka, Ibaraki
    Osaka 567-0047 JAPAN

    Keywords: Welding/Joining Technology, International Research Collaboration, Basic Technology for Manufacturing, Industry-University Cooperation Project, Joint Usage/Research

    Web site

  • Research Center for Nuclear Physics,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Nakano, Takashi
    10-1 Mihogaoka, Ibaraki
    Osaka 567-0047 JAPAN

    Keywords: Nuclear physics, Particle physics, Astrophysics, Accelerator technology

    Web site

  • Institute of Laser Engineering,
    Osaka University

    Director
    Azechi, Hiroshi
    2-6 Yamadaoka, Suita
    Osaka 565-0871 JAPAN

    Keywords: High-Energy and High-Average-Power Lasers, High energy density science, Laser fusion

    Web site

Kobe University

  • Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration,
    Kobe University

    Director
    Kamihigashi, Takashi
    2-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe
    Hyogo 657-8501 JAPAN

    Keywords: Innovation Strategy, Accounting Information, Corporate Archives, Global Economy, International Monetary

    Web site

Tottori University

  • Arid Land Research Center,
    Tottori University

    Director
    Tsunekawa, Atsushi
    1390 Hamasaka
    Tottori 680-0001 JAPAN

    Keywords: Dryland Science, Desertification, Drought, Dust, Environmental remediation

    Web site

Okayama University

  • Institute of Plant Science and Resources,
    Okayama University

    Director
    Yamamoto, Yoko
    Chuo 2-20-1, Kurashiki
    Okayama 710-0046 JAPAN

    Keywords: Plant Genetic Resources, Plant Stress Science, Molecular Breeding

    Web site

  • Institute for Study of the Earth's Interior,
    Okayama University

    Director
    Nakamura, Eizo
    827 Yamada, Misasa
    Tottori 682-0193 JAPAN

    Keywords: High-pressure and high-temperature experiments, Mineral Physics, Melt structure, Textural analysis, Major and trace element analyses, Stable and radiogenic isotope analyses, Geo- and cosmo-chronology

    Web site

Hiroshima University

  • Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine,
    Hiroshima University

    Director
    Inaba, Toshiya
    1-2-3 Kasumi, Minami-ku
    Hiroshima 734-8553 JAPAN

    Keywords: Atomic bomb survivor, Radiation injury, Radiation disaster medicine, Radiation-induced carinogenesis, DNA damage repair

    Web site

  • Hiroshima Synchrotron Radiation Center,
    Hiroshima University

    Director
    Taniguchi, Masaki
    2-313, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima
    Hiroshima 739-0046 JAPAN

    Keywords: Materials science, solid state physics, synchrotron radiation, superconductivity, spin, high-brightness compact light source, human resource training

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Nanodevice and Bio Systems,
    Hiroshima University

    Director
    Kikkawa, Takamaro
    1-4-2 Kagamiyama, Higashi-hiroshima
    Hiroshima 739-8527 JAPAN

    Keywords: Nanointegration, Integrated Systems, Molecular Bioinfomation, Nanomedicine

    Web site

  • Research Institute for Higher Education,
    Hiroshima University

    Director
    Maruyama, Fumihiro
    2-2, Kagamiyama 1-chome, Higashi-hiroshima
    Hiroshima 739-8512 JAPAN

    Keywords: Research on Higher Education, University Reforms, University Governance and Management, Research on Higher Education Policy and Finance

    Web site

The University of Tokushima

  • Institute for Enzyme Research,
    The University of Tokushima

    Director
    Fukui, Kiyoshi
    3-18-15, Kuramoto-cho, Tokushima
    Tokushima 770-8503 JAPAN

    Keywords: Enzyme Research Center, Proteomics, Super Training Course on Enzymology, Bioresource (Enzyme, Protein, Gene), Mucosal Vaccine

    Web site

Kochi University

  • Center for Advanced Marine Core Research,
    Kochi University

    Director
    Tokuyama, Hidekazu
    Otsu 200 Monobe, Nankoku
    Kochi 783-8502 JAPAN

    Keywords: International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), Earth drilling science, Global environment system change, Seabed-resources research

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Kyushu University

  • Medical Institute of Bioregulation,
    Kyushu University

    Director
    Sasaki, Hiroyuki
    3-1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku
    Fukuoka 812-8582 JAPAN

    Keywords: Multi-scale Research on Host Defense Systems, Infectious Diseases, Trans-omics, Immunology, Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, Translational Research

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  • Research Institute for Applied Mechanics,
    Kyushu University

    Director
    Ohya, Yuji
    6-1 Kasuga-koen, Kasuga
    Fukuoka 816-8580 JAPAN

    Keywords: Applied Mechanics, Nuclear Fusion Dynamics, Renewable Energy Dynamics, Earth Environment Dynamics

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  • Institute for Materials Chemistry and Engineering,
    Kyushu University

    Director
    Takahara, Atsushi
    6-1 Kasuga-koen, Kasuga
    Fukuoka 816-8580 JAPAN

    Keywords: Materials Chemistry, Soft material, Functional material, Carbon material, Energy device

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  • Institute of Mathematics for Industry,
    Kyushu University

    Director
    Masato Wakayama
    744 Motooka, Nishi-ku
    Fukuoka 819-0395 JAPAN

    Keywords: Industrial Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics

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Saga University

  • Institute of Ocean Energy,
    Saga University

    Director
    Nagata, Shuichi
    Honjo machi, Saga shi, Saga 840-8502 JAPAN
    (IOES Imari satellite: 1-48, Kubara-aza, Hirao, Yamashiro machi Imari shi, Saga 849-4256 JAPAN)

    Keywords: Ocean Energy, Ocean thermal energy conversion(OTEC), Wave power conversion, Renewable energy, Natural energy

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Nagasaki University

  • Institute of Tropical Medicine,
    Nagasaki University

    Director
    Morita, Kouichi
    1-12-4 Sakamoto
    Nagasaki 852-8523 JAPAN

    Keywords: Tropical Medicine, Public Health, International Health, Disaster Medicine, Kenya Research Station, Vietnam Research Station, Tropical Medicine Museum

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  • Atomic Bomb Disease Institute,
    Nagasaki University

    Director
    Nagayama, Yuji
    1-12-4 Sakamoto
    Nagasaki 852-8523 JAPAN

    Keywords: Radiation Research, Hibakusha's Medicine, Genomics, Oncology

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Kumamoto University

  • Institute of Molecular Embryology and Genetics,
    Kumamoto University

    Director
    Nakao, Mitsuyoshi
    2-2-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku
    Kumamoto 860-0811 JAPAN

    Keywords: Developmental Regulation, Stem Cell, Organogenesis, Organ Regeneration

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University of the Ryukyus

  • Tropical Biosphere Research Center,
    University of the Ryukyus

    Director
    Sakai, Kazuhiko
    Senbaru 1, Nishihara
    Okinawa 903-0213 JAPAN

    Keywords: Biodiversity, Subtropical islands, Life Science, Interaction among organisms, Environmental Science

    Web site