Research organizations in Japan

The Innovative EcoSystems registry lists 1,780 research organizations in Japan.

Research organizations carry out scientific and applied research outside the university system, from national laboratories to independent institutes.

The largest concentrations are in Tokyo (1,217), Osaka (69) and Kyoto (47).

Japan scores 61.3 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 42 of 117 economies.

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1,780 research organizations

• International Institute for Advanced Studies
  Research organization · Kyoto · iias.or.jp
• International Institute for the Study of Religions
  Research organization · Tokyo · iisr.jp
• International Lake Environment Committee Foundation
  Research organization · Kusatsu · ilec.or.jp
• International Medical Foundation of Japan
  Research organization · Tokyo · japanheart.org
• International Rescue System
  Research organization · Kobe · rescuesystem.org
• International Research and Cooperation Association for Bio & Socio-Sciences Advancement
  Research organization · Tokyo · irca-bssa.com
• International Research and Cooperation Association for Bio & Socio-Sciences Advancement (IRCA-BSSA)
  Research organization · Tokyo · irca-bssa.com
• International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems
  Research organization · Okinawa · mangrove.or.jp
• International Society of Hematology
  Research organization · Mibu · ishworld.org
• International Thorium Molten-Salt Forum
  Research organization · Yokohama · itmsf.org
• International Tourism Center of Japan
  Research organization · Tokyo · itcj.or.jp
• International Tropical Timber Organization
  Research organization · Yokohama · itto.int
• International Union of Anthropological and Ethnological Sciences
  Research organization · Suita · iuaes.org
• Internet Association Japan
  Research organization · Tokyo · iajapan.org
• Iraqi Institute of Ancient Culture
  Research organization · Closed · Tokyo · kokushikan.ac.jp
• Ishibashi Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · ishibashi-foundation.or.jp
• Ishigami Memorial Institute of Medicine
  Research organization · Takaishi · ishigami-memorial.or.jp
• Ishikari Superconducting DC Power Transmission System
  Research organization · Yokohama · i-spot.jp
• Ishikawa Foundation For International Exchange
  Research organization · Kanazawa · ifie.or.jp
• Ishikawa Sunrise Industries Creation Organization
  Research organization · Kanazawa · isico.or.jp
• Itami Medical Association
  Research organization · Itami · itami-med.or.jp
• ITO Foundation for International Education Exchange
  Research organization · Tokyo · itofound.or.jp
• Itochu Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · itc-zaidan.or.jp
• ITOH Science Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · itoka.or.jp
• Iwadare Scholarship Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · iwadare-sf.com
• Iwatani Naoji Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · iwatani-foundation.or.jp
• Iwate Cultural Promotion agency
  Research organization · Morioka · iwate-bunshin.jp
• Iwate International Association
  Research organization · Morioka · iwate-ia.or.jp
• Izumi Science and Technology Promotion Foundation
  Research organization · Osaka · izumi-zaidan.jp
• Jadec
  Research organization · Niiza · jadec.or.jp
• Jahmec
  Research organization · Tokyo · jahmec.or.jp
• JAIS
  Research organization · Tokyo · jais.or.jp
• JAL Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jal-foundation.or.jp
• Japan 2x4 Home Builders Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · 2x4assoc.or.jp
• Japan Accreditation Board
  Research organization · Tokyo · jab.or.jp
• Japan Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · harikyu.or.jp
• Japan Advertising Photographers' Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · apa.or.jp
• Japan Aeronautic Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · aero.or.jp
• Japan AeroSpace Technology Foundation
  Research organization · Sendai · f-jast.or.jp
• Japan Agricultural Corporations Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · hojin.or.jp
• Japan Agricultural Development and Extension Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadea.org
• Japan Agricultural Mechanization Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · nitinoki.or.jp
• Japan Air Cleaning Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaca-1963.or.jp
• Japan Aircraft Development Corporation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadc.jp
• Japan Alcohol Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · alcohol.jp
• Japan Allergy Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaanet.org
• Japan Aluminium Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · aluminum.or.jp
• Japan Analytical Instruments Manufacturers' Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaima.or.jp
• Japan Anchor Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · japan-anchor.or.jp
• Japan Animal Welfare Society
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaws.or.jp
• Japan Anti Tuberculosis Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jata.or.jp
• JAPAN Anti-Doping Agency
  Research organization · Tokyo · playtruejapan.org
• Japan Antibiotics Research Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · antibiotics.or.jp
• Japan Apparel Fashion Industry Council
  Research organization · Tokyo · jafic.org
• Japan Arteriosclerosis Prevention Fund
  Research organization · Tokyo · doumyaku.jp
• Japan Arts Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jp-artsfdn.org
• Japan Asphalt Mixture Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jam-a.or.jp
• Japan Association For Advancement Of PHYTO-REGULATORS
  Research organization · Tokyo · japr.or.jp
• Japan Association for Building Research Promotion
  Research organization · Tokyo · kksk.or.jp
• Japan Association for Chemical Innovation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaci.or.jp
• Japan Association for Clinical Engineers
  Research organization · Tokyo · ja-ces.or.jp
• Japan Association for Development of Community Medicine
  Research organization · Tokyo · jadecom.or.jp
• Japan Association for Diabetes Education and Care
  Research organization · Tokyo · nittokyo.or.jp
• Japan Association For Inspection And Investigation Of Foods Including Fats And Oils
  Research organization · Tokyo · syken.or.jp
• Japan Association for International Chemical Information
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaici.or.jp
• Japan Association for International Collaboration of Agriculture and Forestry
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaicaf.or.jp
• Japan Association for International Racing and Stud Book
  Research organization · Tokyo · jairs.jp
• Japan Association For Metrology Promotion
  Research organization · Tokyo · nikkeishin.or.jp
• Japan Association for Promotion of Educational Technology
  Research organization · Tokyo · japet.or.jp
• Japan Association for Real Estate Sciences
  Research organization · Tokyo · jares.or.jp
• Japan Association for Safety of Hazardous Materials
  Research organization · Tokyo · zenkikyo.or.jp
• Japan Association for Techno-innovation in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
  Research organization · Tokyo · jataff.or.jp
• Japan Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaame.or.jp
• Japan Association for Trade with Russia & NIS
  Research organization · Tokyo · rotobo.or.jp
• Japan Association for Women's Education
  Research organization · Tokyo · jawe2011.jp
• Japan Association for Working Environment Measurement
  Research organization · Tokyo · jawe.or.jp
• Japan Association of Athletics Federations
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaaf.or.jp
• JAPAN Association of Botanical Gardens
  Research organization · Tokyo · jabg.or.jp
• Japan Association of Charitable Organizations
  Research organization · Tokyo · kohokyo.or.jp
• Japan Association of Clinical Reagents Industries
  Research organization · Tokyo · jacri-ivd.jp
• Japan Association of Consumer Affairs Specialists
  Research organization · Tokyo · zenso.or.jp
• Japan Association of Corrosion Control
  Research organization · Tokyo · jacc1.or.jp
• Japan Association of Environment Assessment
  Research organization · Tokyo · jeas.org
• Japan Association of Geriatric Health Services Facilities
  Research organization · Tokyo · roken.or.jp
• Japan Association of Graphic Arts Technology
  Research organization · Tokyo · jagat.or.jp
• Japan Association of International Relations
  Research organization · Tokyo · jair.or.jp
• Japan Association of Kidney Disease Patients
  Research organization · Tokyo · zjk.or.jp
• Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaog.or.jp
• Japan Association of Physical Education for Women
  Research organization · Tokyo · japew.net
• Japan Association of Real Estate Appraisers
  Research organization · Tokyo · jarea.org
• Japan Association of Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Contractors
  Research organization · Tokyo · jarac.or.jp
• Japan Association of Specialists in Textiles and Apparel
  Research organization · Tokyo · jasta1.or.jp
• Japan Association on Odor Environment
  Research organization · Tokyo · orea.or.jp
• Japan Atomic Energy Relations Organization
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaero.or.jp
• Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc.
  Research organization · Tokyo · jaif.or.jp
• Japan Audio Society
  Research organization · Tokyo · jas-audio.or.jp
• Japan Audiological Society
  Research organization · Tokyo · audiology-japan.jp
• Japan Auto Parts Industries Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · japia.or.jp
• Japan Auto-Body Industries Association, Inc.
  Research organization · Tokyo · jabia.or.jp
• Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.
  Research organization · Tokyo · jama.or.jp
• Japan Automobile Research Institute
  Research organization · Tsukuba · jari.or.jp
• Japan Automobile Transport Technology Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · ataj.or.jp
• Japan Basketball Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · japanbasketball.jp
• Japan Bearing Inspection Institute
  Research organization · Sakai · jbi.or.jp
• Japan Bekko Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · bekko.or.jp
• Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute
  Research organization · Tokyo · jbpi.or.jp
• Japan Bioindustry Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jba.or.jp
• Japan Biological Informatics Consortium
  Research organization · Tokyo · jbic.or.jp
• Japan Biscuit Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · biscuit.or.jp
• Japan Blood Products Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · ketsukyo.or.jp
• Japan Boiler Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jbanet.or.jp
• Japan Book Publishers Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jbpa.or.jp
• Japan Botanical Association
  Research organization · Kawasaki · shokubutsutomonokai.or.jp
• Japan Brain Foundation
  Research organization · Tokyo · jbf.or.jp
• Japan Building Maintenance Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · j-bma.or.jp
• Japan Building Management Institute
  Research organization · Tokyo · bmi.or.jp
• Japan Building Materials Association
  Research organization · Osaka · kenzai.or.jp
• Japan Building Owners and Managers Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · jboma.or.jp
• Japan Cable and Telecommunications Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · catv-jcta.jp
• Japan Cable Television Engineering Association
  Research organization · Tokyo · catv.or.jp

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Cities

• Research organizations in Tokyo 1,217
• Research organizations in Osaka 69
• Research organizations in Kyoto 47
• Research organizations in Nagoya 30
• Research organizations in Sapporo 28
• Research organizations in Yokohama 28
• Research organizations in Kobe 21
• Research organizations in Tsukuba 16
• Research organizations in Chiba 15
• Research organizations in Sendai 14
• Research organizations in Fukuoka 12
• Research organizations in Kawasaki 9
• Research organizations in Nagano 8
• Research organizations in Saitama 8
• Research organizations in Maebashi 6
• Research organizations in Mito 6
• Research organizations in Shizuoka 6
• Research organizations in Hiroshima 5
• Research organizations in Kitakyushu 5
• Research organizations in Nagasaki 5
• Research organizations in Naha 5
• Research organizations in Suita 5
• Research organizations in Akita 4
• Research organizations in Hachiōji 4
• Research organizations in Kofu 4
• Research organizations in Musashino 4
• Research organizations in Okayama 4
• Research organizations in Fukushima 3
• Research organizations in Gifu 3
• Research organizations in Hakodate 3
• Research organizations in Kagoshima 3
• Research organizations in Kanazawa 3
• Research organizations in Matsumoto 3
• Research organizations in Niigata 3
• Research organizations in Saga 3
• Research organizations in Sagamihara 3
• Research organizations in Takarazuka 3
• Research organizations in Tokushima 3
• Research organizations in Toyonaka 3
• Research organizations in Utsunomiya 3