Formulates public school curricula, science and technology policy, research, sports and youth, budget, and cultural affairs. Includes press releases, statistics, and ministry organization. www.mext.go.jp/english
Conducts studies and disseminates information and materials to further the development and utilization of fisheries resources. www.jamarc.go.jp/english/index-e.htm
A research laboratory that carries out a range of research and development into animal diseases, from basic research to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. niah.naro.affrc.go.jp
Reseraches breeding and crossbreading of new varieties, collection and introduction of fruit trees, analysis for stabilizing and enhancing fruit production, and training programs for the future fruit tree farmers. fruit.naro.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html
Administered by the Fisheries Agency of Japan to conduct basic studies on various aspects of aquaculture relevant to Japanese fish farming industries. www.nria.affrc.go.jp
Performs scientific investigation to determine the structure and dynamics of marine ecosystems and develop technologies for establishing the sustainable use of marine resources. www.enyo.affrc.go.jp/indexe.html
Gives mission, history, organization, research activities, mid-term research plan fellowships, other activities, and map. www.nrib.go.jp/English/English.htm
Conducts medical research to improve treatment for victims of Minamata disease (methylmercury poisoning) in Kumamoto, one of Japan's worst chemical poisoning disasters. www.nimd.go.jp/english
Aims to improve nutrition and dietary life style and advancing the knowledge of health and nutrition science for the public. www.nih.go.jp/eiken/english
Devoted to the pathogenesis and mechanisms of various diseases in the fields of neurology and biological psychiatry, and to establish effective treatments for them. www.ncnp.go.jp/nin/index_e.html
Works to educate and train leaders in public health, environment health, social welfare and related areas in local government, and continuous development of related sciences. www.niph.go.jp/english2/english%20ver
Devoted to the research and development of rehabilitation techniques in Japan focusing on medicine, engineering, sociology, and psychology. www.rehab.go.jp/ri
A research center where the combination of medicine and engineering is being practiced with studies conducted by rehabilitation clinicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, prosthetists, and engineers. www.lwc-eirec.go.jp/defaultE.htm