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Japan GIS/Mapping Sciences Resource Guide
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Front Page | Table of Contents
DIRECTORIES | GEOSPATIAL DIGITAL DATA | IMAGERY
GOVERNMENT PUBLISHED MAPS
AGRICULTURE
General
Crop Production and Soil
ARCHAEOLOGY
EARTH SCIENCES
General
Geology
Geophysics
Hydrology
Meteorology
Oceanography
Snow and Ice
ENGINEERING
Civil
Electrical
Standards
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
General
Conservation and Natural Resources
Pollution and Waste Management
FORESTS AND FORESTRY
GEOGRAPHY
General
AM/FM
Biogeography
Cartography
Disaster Prevention
Economic Geography
Geographic Information Systems
Geomorphology
Human Geography
Maps
Remote Sensing
Surveying
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
WATER RESOURCES
AGRICULTURE: General
Agricultural Development Technical Information Center (Tochi Kairyô Gijutsu Jôhô Senta)
5-34-4, Shinbashi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Research Planning and Coordination
National Laboratories
Ohwashi, Tsukuba-shi 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9838-6313
Fax:
81-2-9838-6316
National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES)
3-1-1, Kannondai
Tsukuba 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9838-8148
Fax:
81-2-9838-8199
Contact:
Mr. Katsumi Kounosu kounosu@cc.affrc.go.jp
Notes:
Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
National Research Institute Of Agricultural Economics (Nôgyô Sogo Kenkyûjô)
2-2-1 Nishi-Gahara
Kita-ku, Tôkyô 114
Japan
Periodicals:
Annual Report (Nenpo)
AGRICULTURE: Crop Production and Soil
Crop Science Society of Japan (Nihon Sakumotsu Gakkai)
c/o Kyôritsu Publishing, Inc.
2-22-4, Shinkawa
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3551-9891
Periodicals:
Japanese Journal of Crop Science (Nihon Sakumotsu Gakkai Kiji)
Japan Crop Protection Association (JCPA)
Nihonbashi Club Building
1-5-8, Nihonbashi Muromachi
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 103
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3241-0230
Fax:
81-3-3241-3149
Japan Plant Protection Association (Nihon Shokubutsu Boeki Kyôkai)
1-43-11, Komagome
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 170
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3866-9897
Fax:
81-3-3861-7715
Periodicals:
Agrochemicals Japan,
Plant Protection (Shokubutsu Boeki)
Japanese Society of Grassland Science (Nihon Sochi Gakkai)
c/o National Grassland Research Institute (NGRI)
768 Senbonmastsu, Nishi-nasuno
Nasu, Tochigi-ken 329-27
Japan
Tel:
81-287-36-0111
Fax:
81-287-36-6629
Periodicals:
Journal of the Japanese Society of Grassland Science (Nihon Sochi Gakkai Shi)
Japanese Society of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (Nihon Dojô Hiryô Gakkai)
Hongo New Housing, Rm 202
6-26-10, Hongo
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3815-2085
Periodicals:
Japanese Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition (Nihon Dojô Hiryô Gakkai),
Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
National Grassland Research Institute (NGRI)
768 Senbonmastsu, Nishinasuno
Nasu, Tochigi-ken 329-27
Japan
Tel:
81-287-36-0111
Fax:
81-287-36-6629
Notes:
IDRISI user.
Nature Study of Irrigation Pond Society (Temeike no Shizen Kenkyûkai)
c/o Mr. Murakami
Nagoyashi Kogai Kenkyûjô
1-14 Chudo-chô
Minami-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi-ken 457
Japan
Periodicals:
Nature of Irrigation Ponds (Tameike no Shizen)
Soil Science Society of Japan (SSSJ)
Faculty of Bioresources
Mie University
Mie-ken 514
Japan
Contact:
sssj@bio.mie-u.ac.jp
ARCHAEOLOGY
Japan Society for Archaeological Information
Nara Institute of Science and Technology
8916, Takayama
Ikoma, Nara 630-01
Japan
EARTH SCIENCES: General
Japan Society of Geoinformatics (JSGI)
Department of Geosciences
Faculty of Sciences
Ôsaka City University
3-3-138, Sugimoto
Sumiyoshi-ku, Ôsaka 558
Japan
Tel:
81-6-605-2593
Fax:
81-6-605-3071
Contact:
Dr. Shinji Masumoto,
Ryoichi Kouda (International Committee Member) roy@gsj.go.jp
Membership Fees:
¥5,000/year
Meetings:
Seminars two or three times a year.
Geoinformatics
EARTH SCIENCES: Geology
Association for Geological Collaboration in Japan (Chigaku Dantai Kenkyûkai)
Aizu Tenpo Bldg.
1-18-7 Minami-Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 171
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3983-7525
Contact:
chidanken@kescriv.kj.yamagata-u.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Chikyu-kagaku/Earth Science
Balneological Society of Japan (Nihon Onsen Kagakukai)
c/o Tôkyô Toritsu Daigaku Rigakubu
1-1, Minamiosawa
Hachioji-shi, Tôkyô 192-03
Japan
Periodicals:
Science of Hot Springs (Onsen Kagaku)
Geological Society of Japan
Maruishi Bldg.
1-10-4, Kajichô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101-0044
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3252-7242
Fax:
81-3-5256-5676
Periodicals
Journal: Geological Society of Japan
Geological Survey of Hokkaido (Hokkaidoritsu Chika Shigen Chosajô)
Nishi 12-chôme, Kita 19-jô
Kita-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 060
Japan
Fax:
81-11-1737-9071
Geological Survey of Japan (Chishitsu Chôsajô)
1-1-3, Higashi
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9854-3513 General Information
81-2-9854-3572 Research Planning Office
81-2-9854-3577 International Office
81-2-9854-3606 Geological Information Center
81-2-9854-3750 Geological Museum
81-2-9854-3540 Geological Consulting Office
81-2-9854-3533 General Information
Fax:
81-2-9854-3533 Research Planning Office
Contact:
International Office: intl@gsj.go.jp
Research and Planning Office: kikaku@gsj.go.jp
Notes:
Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Geological Survey of Japan (Chishitsu Chôsajô Geppo),
Geology News (Chishitsu Nyusu),
Report - Geological Survey of Japan (Nihon Gakujutsu Kaigi)
Japan Society of Engineering Geology
Ochanomizu SD Bldg
2-3-14, Kanda-Surugadai
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101-0062
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3259-8232
Fax:
81-3-3259-8233
Contact:
XLU07226@niftyserve.or.jp
Society of Resource Geology (Shigen Chishitsu Gakkai)
Nogizaka Bldg.
6-41-9, Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 107-0052
Tel:
81-3-3475-5287
Fax:
81-3-3475-0824
Periodicals:
Resource Geology (Shigen Chishitsu)
Society of Engineers for Mineral Springs (Onsen Kogakkai)
Chûô Onsen Kenkyûjô
3-42-10, Takada
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 171
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of the Society of Engineers for Mineral Springs (Onsen Kogakkai-shi)
EARTH SCIENCES: Geophysics
Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tôkyô
University of Tôkyô
1-1-1, Yayoi
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3812-2111
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Earthquake Research Institute
International Institute of Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
1 Tatehara Ohuchô
Tsukuba-gun, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9864-2151
Periodicals:
Progress Report
Japan Landslide Society (Jisuberi Gakkai)
5-30-7, Shinbashi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Periodicals:
Landslides (Jisuberi)
Seismological Society of Japan (Jishin Gakkai)
c/o Tokyo Daigaku Jishin Kenkyujo-523
1-1-1, Yayoi
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113-0032
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3813-7421
Fax:
81-3-5684-2549
Contact:
zisin-koho@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of Physics of the Earth
Society of Exploration Geophysicists of Japan (Butsuri Tansa Gakkai)
Takanawa Sukai Haitasu
4-19-11 Takanawa
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
Japan
Periodicals:
Geophysical Exploration (Butsuri Tanko)
Volcanological Society of Japan
c/o Earthquake Research Institute
University of Tôkyô
1-1-1, Yayoi
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113-0032
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3813-7421
Fax:
81-3-5684-2549
Contact:
kazan@eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Volcanological Society of Japan (Kazan)
EARTH SCIENCES: Hydrology
Geothermal Research Society of Japan (Nihon Chinetsu Gakkai)
c/o Kogyo Gijutsuin Chichitsu Chosajô
1-1-3, Higashi
Yatabe-chô, Tsukuba-gun, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of the Geothermal Research Society of Japan
Japan Hydrogaphic Association (Nihon Suiro Kyôkai)
5-3-1,Tsukiji
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5565-1287
Fax:
81-3-3543-2349
Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources (JSHWR) (Suimon Mizu Shigen Gakkai)
Nihon Gakkai Jimu Senta
5-16-9, Honkomagome
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Notes: Has interests in remote sensing.
Periodicals:
Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources News (Suimon Mizu Shigen Gakkai Nyusu),
Journal of the Japan Society of Hydrology and Water Resources (Suimon Mizu Shigen Gakkai Shi)
Japanese Association of Groundwater Hydrology (Nihon Chikasui Gakkai)
Chiba University Faculty of Science
1-33 Yayoi Chô
Chiba 263
Japan
Tel:
81-4-3251-1111 Ext. 2643
Contact:
jagh@risgw3.ris.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of Groundwater Hydrology
Japanese Association of Hydrological Science (Nihon Suimon Kagakkai)
Tsukuba Daigaku Chikyû Kagakukei
1-1-1, Tennodai
Tuskuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Contact:
JAHS@erc2.suiri.tsukuba.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Hydrology (Haidororoji)
Japanese Society of Limnology (Nihon Rikusui Gakkai)
c/o Business Center for Academic Societies Japan
5-16-9, Honkomagome
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5814-5810
Fax:
81-3-5814-5825
Periodicals:
Japanese Journal of Limnology (Rikusui-gaku Zasshi)
EARTH SCIENCES: Meteorology
Japan Meteorological Agency (Kishôchô (Japan))
c/o Kishocho-881
1-3-4, Ote-machi
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 100-0004
Japan
Periodicals:
The Geophysical Magazine,
Volcanic Eruption Prediction Conference (Kazan Funka Yochi Renrakukai Kaiho),
Report of Geomagnetic and Geoelectric Observations (Kishochô Chijiki Kansokujô),
(Kishô Kenkyûjô Kenkyû Gyoseki Gaiyo Shu),
Monthly Report of the Japan Meteorological Agency (Kishôchô Geppo: Zenkoku Kishôhyo),
Data From Ocean Buoy Stations (Kishôchô Kaiyo Kisho Bui Robotto Kansoku Shiryo),
Annual Report of the Japan Meteorological Agency: Meteorological Observations (Kishôchô Nenpo: Zenkoku Kishôhyo),
Papers in Meteorology and Geophysics,
Oceanographical Magazine (Kishôchô Obun Kaiyô Hôkoku)
Japan Weather Association
Sunshine 60 Bldg.
3-1-1, Higashi-Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 170
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5958-8161
Fax:
81-3-5958-8162
Marine Meteorology Society
Kobe Kaiyô Kishôdai
7-14-1, Nakayamate Dori
Chûô-ku, Kobe-shi 650
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3581-6136
Meteorological Research Institute (Kishô Kenkyûjô)
1-1, Nagamine
Tsukuba-shi 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9853-8538
Fax:
81-2-9853-8545
Contact:
info@mri-jma.go.jp
Notes:
Division of the Japanese Meteorological Agency
Periodicals:
Annual Research Report (Kenkyû Hôkokusho (Kishô Kenkyûjô (Nihon))
Meteorological Society of Japan (Nihon Kishô Gakkai)
c/o Japan Meteorological Agency (Kishôchô (Japan))
1-3-4, Ote-machi
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 100
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3212-8341 ext. 2546
Fax:
81-3-3216-4401
BBS:
81-3-3216-9648
Periodicals:
Journal of the Meteorological Society of Japan,
Meteorological Research Notes,
The Results of Sea Wave Observations (Kishôchô Haro Kansoku Shiryo)
Society of Atmospheric Electricity of Japan
Research Institute of Atmospherics
Nagoya University
Toyonaka 442
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of Atmospheric Electricity
EARTH SCIENCES: Oceanography
Japan Hydrography Association (Nihon Suiro Kyôkai)
c/o Senpaku Shinko Building
1-15-16,Toranomon
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Notes:
Distributes ocean charts published by the Hydrographic Department of the Maritime Safety Agency (Japan).
Periodicals:
Hydrography (Suiro)
Maritime Safety Agency (Japan) (Kaijô Hoanchô)
Hydrographic Department (Suirobu)
5-3-1 Tsukiji
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Periodicals:
Data Report of Hydrographic Observations. Oceanography Series (Suirobu Kansoku Hokoku: Kaiyohen),
(Hoshano Chosa Hôkokusho),
(Seto Naikai Chosekihyo)
Ocean Association of Japan (Kaiyô Jiyô)
New Diamond Bldg.
1-4-4, Kasumigaseki
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Periodicals:
Current Oceanography (Kaiyô Jihô)
Ocean Research Institute
University of Tôkyô
1-15-1, Minamidai
Nakano-ku, Tôkyô 164
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5351-6342
Fax:
81-3-3375-6716
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Ocean Research Institute, the University of Tôkyô
Oceanographic Society of Japan (Nihon Kaiyo Gakkai)
MK Bldg. 202
1-6-14, Minamidai
Nakano-ku, Tôkyô 164-0014
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3378-9419
Contact: Dr. Michio Kishi kishi@ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of Oceanography
EARTH SCIENCES: Snow and Ice
Japanese Society of Snow and Ice (Nihon Seppyô Gakkai)
Rm. 207
Belvedere - Kudan
2-15-5, Fujimi
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Contact:
tkikuchi@is.kochi-u.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of the Japanese Society of Snow and Ice
ENGINEERING: Civil
Disaster Prevention Research Institute (Kyôtô Daigaku Bosai Kenkyûjô)
Kyôtô University
Gokasho Uji 611
Japan
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute
Electric Power Civil Engineers Association (Denryoku Doboku Gijutsu Kyôkai)
2-4-9, Atago
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 106
Periodicals:
Electric Power Civil Engineering (Denryoku Doboku)
Institute of Industrial Science
University of Tôkyô
7-22-1, Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 106
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Earthquake Resistant Structure Research Center
Japan Civil Engineering Contractor's Association (Nihon Doboku Kogyô Kyôkai)
Tôkyô Kensetsu Kaikan
2-5-1, Hatchobori
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3552-3201
Fax:
81-3-3552-3206
Japan Construction Association (Nihon Kenchiku Gakkai)
Do Gakkai
Keto Tsushin
2-19-30, Mita
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of the Structural and Construction Engineering (Nihon Kenchiku Gakkai Kozokei Ronbun Hokokushu)
Japan Dam Foundation (Nihon Dam Kyôkai)
Ginza-GT Bldg., 7Fl
2-14-2, Ginza
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3545-8361
Fax:
81-3-3545-5055
Periodicals:
Dam Annual
Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE) (Doboku Gakkai)
1, Yotsuya
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3355-3443
Fax:
81-3-5379-2769
Periodicals:
Civil Engineering in Japan,
Journal of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (Doboku Gakkai Shi),
Proceedings of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (Doboku Gakkai Ronbun Hokokushu),
Proceedings of Structural Engineering/Earthquake Engineering
Japan Society of Erosion Control Engineering (JSECE)
Sabo Kaikan
2-7-5, Hirakawa-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô
Japan
Japan Society for the Promotion of Construction Engineering (Kensetsu Kôgyô Kenkyû Shinkokai)
4-6, Kitame-machi
Sendai-shi 980
Japan
Periodicals:
Annual Report of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Construction Engineering
Japanese Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering (Doshitsu Kogakkai)
2-23, Kanda Awajichô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of the Japanese Society of Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering; Soil and Foundation (Doshitsu Kogakkai Ronbun Hokokushu)
National Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering (Norin Suisansho Nôgyô Doboku Shikenjô)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries
2-1-2, Kannondai
Tsukaba-shi, Ibarakiken 305
Japan
Periodicals:
Technical Report of the National Research Institute of Agricultural Engineering Station
ENGINEERING: Electrical
Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
OS Bldg. 402
4-7 Tsukudo-machi
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 162
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5261-3401
Fax:
81-3-5261-3402
Contact:
info@ai-gakkai.or.jp
Dr. Yuichi Ohta jsai-www@esys.tsukuba.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
ENGINEERING: Standards
Japanese Standards Association (JSA) (Nihon Kikaku Kyôkai)
4-1-24, Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 107
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3583-8003
Fax:
81-3-3586-2029
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: General
Environment Agency (Japan)
1-2-2, Kasumigaseki
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 100
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5801-1703
Fax:
81-3-5803-3542
Notes:
IDRISI user.
Research Institute of Innovative Technology (RITE)
System Analysis for Global Environment
9-2, Kizugawadai, Kizu-chô
Soraku-gun, Kyôtô 619-02
Japan
Notes:
IDRISI user.
Society of Environmental Science, Japan (Kankyô Kagakkai)
Kokuritsu Kankyô Kenkyûjô
16-2, Onogawa
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Notes:
IDRISI user.
Tel:
81-2-9858-6120
Fax:
81-2-9853-6709
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Conservation and Natural Resources
Center for Environmental Studies Creation
3-25-3, Meieki
Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450
Japan
Notes:
IDRISI user.
Environmental Conservation Engineering Association (Kankyô Gijutsu Kenkyûkai)
Matsumo Building
2-1-20, Tenma
Kita-ku, Ôsaka 530
Japan
Fax:
81-6-3577-7612
Japan Wildlife Research Center (Nihon Yasei Seibutsu Kenkyû Senta)
2-29-3, Yushima
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3813-8806
Notes:
Distributor of Environment Agency's "Existing Vegetation Map" and "Plant and Animal Distribution Map". IDRISI user.
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
Center for Global Environmental Research
16-2, Onogawa
Tsukuba-shi, Ibarkai-ken 305
Japan
Notes:
Division of the Environment Agency; IDRISI, ARC/INFO, ERDAS, and GRASS user.
Periodicals:
Research Report from the National Institute for Environmental Studies (Kokuritsu Kôgai Kenkyûjô Kenkyû Hôkoku)
National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE) (Shigen Kanyô Gijutsu Sôgô Kenkyûjô (Japan)
16-3, Onogawa
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9858-8113
81-2-9858-8114
81-2-9858-8111 Research Planning Office
81-2-9858-8105 Technical Advice Center
Fax:
81-2-9858-8118
Notes:
Division of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)
Periodicals:
Journal of the National Institute for Resources and Environment
Nature Conservation Society of Japan
Toranomon Denki Building 4Fl
2-8-1, Toranomon
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Periodicals:
(Shizen Hogo Koza Jisshi Hôkokusho)
Nature Conservation Society of Japan
Yamaji Sanbanchô Bldg., 3Fl
5-24, Sanbanchô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3265-0521
Fax:
81-3-3265-0527
Periodicals:
Nature Conservation Monthly
Natural Resources Observation Research Center (Shigen Kansoku Kaiseki Senta)
Mori Bldg. #19
1-2-20, Toranomon
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3595-0626~8
Wild Bird Society of Japan
15-8 Nanpeidai-chô
Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3463-8861
Fax:
81-3-3463-8844
Notes:
GRASS user.
Contact:
qgb031bb@niftyserve.or.jp
World Wildlife Fund - Japan Division
Nihonseimei Akabanebashi Bldg. 6F
3-1-14, Shiba
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 105
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3769-1711
Fax:
81-3-3769-1717
Contact:
42531082@people.or.jp
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES: Pollution and Waste Management
Industrial Water Institute
Dai 1 Shiruba Biru
5-20-11, Sendagaya
Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 151
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of Water and Waste (Yôsui to Haisui)
Japan Air Cleaning Association (Nihon Kuki Siejô Kyôkai)
1-2-14, Uchikanda
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Periodicals:
Air Cleaning (Kuki Seijô)
Japan Society of Air Pollution (Taiki Osen Gakkai)
1-29-8, Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of the Japan Society of Air Pollution (Taiki Osen Gakkaishi )
Japan Society of Waste Management Experts
5-13-11, Shiba
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3769-5099
Fax:
81-3-3769-1492
Periodicals:
Waste Management Research (Haikibutsu Gakkaishi)
Japan Society on Water Environment (JSWE)
Yotsuya New Mansion 307
12, Honshio-chô
Shinjuku, Tôkyô 160
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3351-2272
Fax:
81-3-3351-2317
Periodicals:
Japan Journal of Water Pollution Research,
Journal of the Japan Society on Water Environment
National Research Institute for Pollution and Resources (Kôgyô Gijutsuin Kôgai Shigen Kenkyûjô)
16-3, Onogawa
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Periodicals:
Pollution (Kôgai),
Report of the National Research Institute for Pollution and Resources (Kôgai Shigen Kenkyûjô Hôkoku),
(Kôgai Shigenken Nyusu)
FORESTS AND FORESTRY
Association of Agriculture and Forestry Statistics (Norin Tokei Kyôkai)
2-11-14, Meguro
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô
Japan 153
Periodicals:
(Norin Suisansho. Keizaikyôku. Tokei Jôhôbu),
(Ringyô Seisan Tokei Nempo)
Forest Blight Protection Association (Zenkoku Shinrin Byôchûjugai Bôgo Kyôkai)
c/o Kobu Building
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô
Japan
Periodicals:
Forest Protection
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI)
P.O.Box 16, Tsukuba Norin Kenkyû Danchi-nai
Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9873-3211
Fax:
81-2-9874-3720
Contact:
www@ffpri.affrc.go.jp (Webmaster: T. Shiibayashi)
Notes:
Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Periodicals:
Bulletin of the Forest Products Research Institute (Norin Suisansho. Keizaikyôku. Tokei Jôhôbu)
Forestry and Forest Product Research Institute
Shikoku Research Center
915 Asakura-Tei
Kochi-shi 780
Japan
Notes:
IDRISI user. Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Japan Forest Technology Association (JAFTA) (Nihon Ringyô Gijutsu Kyôkai)
7 Rokuban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3261-5281
Fax:
81-3-3261-6849
Membership Fees:
¥3,500/year
Languages:
English, Japanese
Notes:
Conducts forest, river, and land surveys, as well as, research on watershed management, forest recreation, and tourism, forest resources, and rural development. Assesses the environmental impact of road and dam construction and other development on forested land. Distributor of aerial photographs. Does not sell forest base maps.
Periodicals:
Forestry Technology (in Japanese), monthly. Journal. Ñ430 per month.
Japanese Forestry Society (Nihon Ringakkai)
C/o Japan Forest Technical Association
7 Rokuban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3261-2766
Contact:
jkubota@cc.tuat.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Journal of Forest Research,
Journal of the Japanese Forestry Society (Nihon Ringakkai Shi)
Toyama Forestry and Forest Products Research Center
Yoshimine 3, Tateyama-chô
Nakanikawa-gun, Toyama-ken 930-13
Japan
Tel:
81-764-83-1511
Fax:
81-764-83-1512
Notes:
IDRISI user.
GEOGRAPHY: General
Association of Japanese Geographers (Nihon Chiri Gakkai)
Gakkai Center Bldg.
2-4-16 Yayoi
Bunkyo-ku, Tôkyô 113-0032
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3815-1912
Fax:
81-3-3815-1672
Contact:
Dr. Sachio Kubo skubo@sfc.keio.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Geographical Review of Japan: Series A & B
Hiroshima Geographical Association
c/o Hiroshima University
Department of Geography
Faculty of Letters
1-2-3, Kagamiyama
Higashi-Hiroshima-shi 739
Japan
Tel:
81-824-6656
Fax:
81-824-0320
Japanese Association of Professional Geographers
Tel:
81-423-29-7316
Contact:
machiko@u-gakugei.ac.jp
Kumamoto Geographical Society (Kumamoto Chigakukai)
Kumamoto Daigaku Kyoikugakubu Chigaku Kenkyûshitsu
2, Kurokami
Kumamoto-shi 860
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal: Kumamoto Geographic Society
National Geography Association
Tôkyô
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3433-1561
Notes:
Distributes Cultural Affairs Agency, Cultural Properties Department "Vegetation by Prefecture Map" and "Japan Historic Landmarks Map"
National Geology Association
Tôkyô
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3818-7411
Fax:
81-3-3818-7474
Ochanomizu Geographical Society (Ochanomizu Chiri Gakkai)
Ochanomizu Women's University
Chirigaku Kyôshitsu
2-1-1 Otsuka
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 112
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5978-5186
Periodicals:
Annals: Ochanomizu Geographical Society
Tôkyô Geographical Society (Tôkyô Chigaku Kyôkai)
12-2, Niban-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3261-0809
Fax:
81-3-3263-0257
Notes:
Distributes maps published by the Geological Survey of Japan.
Periodicals:
Journal of Geography
GEOGRAPHY: AM/FM
AM/FM International, Japan Division
Rm. 101
4-6 Ichiban-chô Chûô Bldg.
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5276-0293
Fax:
81-3-5276-0294
Contact:
amfm-jp@po.iijnet.or.jp
GEOGRAPHY: Biogeography
Biogeographical Society of Japan (Nippon Seibutsuchiri Gakkai)
2-26-12, Sendagi
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3828-0445
GEOGRAPHY: Cartography
Japan Cartographer's Association
c/o Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
4-9-6 Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5410
Fax:
81-3-3485-5593
Contact:
Secretariat of Japan Cartographer's Association firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Membership:
1,500
Membership Fees:
¥7,000/year Regular Member, ¥4,000/year Student Member, ¥70,000 Special Member
Meetings:
Regular and regional and centered on research
Activities:
Lectures, seminars, exhibitions, excursions
Periodicals:
Maps (Quarterly)
Notes:
Aim is contribute to the promotion and development of cartography. Enlists the cooperation of academics, contributes to technological developments of cartographic theory, map edit, and map printing, promotes map awareness including history of cartography, map reading, map use, and map education. Cooperates with the International Cartographic Association (ICA) through the Japan Academic Association.
GEOGRAPHY: Disaster Prevention
Japan Society for Natural Disaster Science
Tel:
81-774-38-4278
Fax:
81-774-31-8294
Contact:
sai@drs.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp
National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)
3-1, Tennodai
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-2-9851-1611
Fax:
81-2-9851-1622
81-2-9851-3246
Contact:
Dr. Seiichi Shimada shimada@geo.bosai.go.jp
Note(s):
Division of the Science and Technology Agency
Periodicals:
Severe Earthquake Report (Kyôshin Sokuho),
Report of the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention,
Strong - Motion Acceleration Records from Public Works in Japan,
(Bosai Kagaku Gijutsu)
GEOGRAPHY: Economic Geography
Japan Association of Economic Geographers (Keizai Chiri Gakkai)
Institute of Economic Geography
Faculty of Economics
East Bldg.
Hitotsubashi University
Naka 2-1
Kunitachi-shi, Tôkyô 186
Japan
Tel:
425-372-1101, Ext. 5374
Fax:
425-371-1893
Contact:
Mr. M. Ishii
GEOGRAPHY: Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems Association (GISA)
University of Tôkyô
Department of Urban Engineering
Okabe-Asami Lab
7-3-1, Hongo
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5800-6964
Fax:
81-3-5800-6964
Contact:
gis@okabe.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Mr. Kaneko tkaneko@okabe.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Proceedings:
Membership Fees:
¥7,000/year Regular Member, ¥3,000/year Student Member
Foreign applicants please add ¥1,000 for postage. Request membership application from GISA, wire transfer yen to: Daiichi Kangyô Bank, Hongo Branch (Branch Code 075), Ordinary Acct. No. 1738730, and return application along with a copy of the receipt of wire transfer to GISA
Periodicals:
GIS: Theory and Applications (in Japanese) Vol. 1-2 (1993-1994 out of stock), Vol. 3 Nos. 1 and 2 (1995) and Vol. 4 No. 1 (1996). ¥3,000/issue (not including postage).
Papers and Proceedings of the Geographical Information Systems Association (in Japanese) Vols. 1-5 (1992-1996). ¥3,000/issue (not including postage).
Japan ARC/INFO Users Association
Dr. Sachio Kubo, President ARC/INFO Users Association
Faculty of Environmental Information
Keio Shonan Fujisawa Campus, Keio University
5322 Endo
Fujisawa, Kanagawa-ken 252
Japan
Tel:
81-466-47-5111, Ext. 3159
Fax:
81-466-47-5041
Contact:
Dr. Sachio Kubo skubo@sfc.kei.ac.jp
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Promotion Association (NSDIPA)
Mr. Osamu Imai
Okamotoya Building, 9F
1-1-24, Toranomon
Minato-ku, Tôkyô
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3504-3666
Fax:
81-3-3504-3977
Contact:
nsdipa@da2.so-net.or.jp
Notes:
non-affiliated
GEOGRAPHY: Geomorphology
Japanese Geomorphological Union (Nihon Chikeigaku Rengô)
Center for Academic Societies, &Osaka
Senri Life Science Center Bldg., 14F
1-4-2, Shinsenri-Higashi
Toyonaka 565
Japan
Tel:
81-6-850-6111
Fax:
81-6-873-2300
Contact:
jgu@slope.dpri.kyoto-u.ac.jp
Periodicals:
Geography (Chikei)
Transactions, Japanese Geomorphological Union
Japanese Geotechnical Society
Tôkyô
Japan
Tel:
81-3-251-7661
Fax:
81-3-251-6688
Surface Science Society of Japan
Tôkyô:
Japan
Tel:
81-3-812-0266
Fax:
81-3-3812-2897
Contact:
sssj@t3.rim.or.jp
GEOGRAPHY: Human Geography
Japan Human Statistical Association (Nihon Tôkei Kyôkai)
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3202-1589
Tel:
81-3-5269-3051
Notes:
Distributes stastical maps.
United Nations Center for Regional Development
1-47-1, Nagono
Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 450
Japan
Tel:
81-65-4695-151
Notes:
IDRISI user.
GEOGRAPHY: Maps
Digital Map User Group
c/o Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
4-9-6 Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5410
Fax:
81-3-3485-5593
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Membership:
160
Membership Fees:
¥2,000
Activities:
seminars
Periodicals:
Quarterly Newsletter
Japan Digital Road Map Association
1-3-13, Hirakawa-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3222-7990
Fax:
81-3-3222-7991
Japan Map Association (Chizu Kyôkai)
Shinsen Bldg.
8-2 Shinsen-chô
Shibuya-ku, Tôkyô 150
Japan
Fax:
81-3-3461-0244
Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
First Research Department
4-9-6, Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5418
Fax:
81-3-3485-5593
Contact:
firstres@po.iijnet.or.jp
Notes:
Distributes topographic maps and diagrams for the Geological Survey Institute.
Periodicals:
Map News (Chizu Nyusu)
Japan International Map Association / Japan Cartographers Association (Nihon Kokusai Chizu Gakkai)
c/o Japan Map Center (Nihon Chizu Senta)
Second Research Department
4-9-6 Aobadai
Meguro-ku, Tôkyô 153-0042
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3485-5410
Fax:
81-3-3485-5593
Periodicals:
Map (Chizu)
Mapping Enterprises Association of Japan
Musashiya Bldg. 6F
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3264-3671
Fax:
81-3-3264-3693
GEOGRAPHY: Remote Sensing
Earth Remote Sensing Data Analysis Center (ERSDAC)
Forefront Tower
3-12-1, Kachidoki
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3533-9380
Fax:
81-3-3533-9383
Contact:
Mr. Kawakami Toru kawakami@ersdac.or.jp
Notes:
Authorized by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
Japan Association of Remote Sensing
c/o Institute of Industrial Science
(Seisan Gijutsu Kenkyûsho)
The University of Tôkyô
7-22-1, Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 113
Japan
Contact:
Murai Sensei mural1@shunji.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp
Notes:
Non-profit research group consisting of about ten professors/scientists and a small number of individuals from the private sector. One of the most active remote sensing research groups.
Japan Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (JSPRS)
Dai-ichi Honan Bldg., Rm 502
2-8-17, Minami Ikebukuro
Toshima-ku, Tôkyô 171
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3984-7040
Fax:
81-3-3984-7402
Contact:
Ms. Yoshiko Soejima, JSPRS Secretary
Membership Fees:
¥7,000/year Regular Member, ¥5,000/year Student Member
Request membership application from JSPRS, wire transfer yen to: Hokkaido Takushoku Bank, Ikebukuro Branch, Ordinary account. No. 0121772, and return application along with a copy of the receipt of wire transfer to the JSPRS.
Periodicals:
Journal of the Japan Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Remote Sensing and Image Research Center (Chiba Daigaku Eizo Kakusoku Kenkyû Senta)
1-33, Yayoi-chô
Inage-ku, Chiba-shi, Chiba-ken 263
Japan
Remote Sensing Society of Japan (RSSJ)
Sankei Bldg. 3F
2-8-16, Kanda Ogawa-machi
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 101
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3293-0514
Fax:
81-3-3293-0514
Membership Fees:
¥7,000/year Regular Member, ¥5,000/year Student Member, ¥30,000/year Sustaining Member
Meetings:
Conferences twice a year.
Periodicals:
Journal: Remote Sensing Society Japan
Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC)
Uni-Roppongi Bldg.
7-15-7, Roppongi
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 106
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3403-1761 Data Service: 03-3401-1387
Fax:
81-3-3403-1766
Notes:
Authorized by the Science and Technology Agency (STA).
GEOGRAPHY: Surveying
Geodetic Society of Japan (Nihon Sokuchi Gakkai)
c/o Geographical Survey Institute (GSI)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
81-298-54-3500
Fax:
81-298-64-1802
Periodicals:
Journal of the Geodetic Society of Japan (Sokuchi Gakkai Shi)
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI) (Kokudo Chiri'in)
1, Kitasato
Tsukuba-shi, Ibaraki-ken 305
Japan
Tel:
81-298-64-1111
81-298-54-3500
Fax:
81-298-64-8087
Notes:
Division of the Ministry of Construction
Periodicals:
Bulletin: Geographical Survey Institute (Kokudo Chiri'in Hokoku)
Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers' Association
Japanese Association of Surveyors (Nihon Sokuryô Kyôkai)
1-3-4, Koishikawa
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 112
Japan
Contact:
j-survey@msf.biglobe.ne.jp
Notes:
Distributes topographic maps and diagrams for the Geographical Survey Institute.
Periodicals:
Measurement / Monthly Surveyor Magazine (Sokuryô)
Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE) (Keisoku Jido Seigyo Gakkai)
1-35-28-303, Hongo
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 263
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3814-4121
Fax:
81-3-3814-4699
Notes:
Has interests in remote sensing.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ) (Jôhô Shori Gakkai)
Shibaura-Maekawa Bldg. 7F
3-16-20, Shibaura
Minato-ku, Tôkyô 108
Japan
Tel:
81-3-5484-3535
Fax:
81-3-5484-3534
Contact:
somu@ipsj.or.jp
intl@ipsj.or.jp
Membership Fees:
¥9,600/year Regular, ¥4,800/year Student, ¥5,700/ year Overseas, ¥50,000/year Supporting
Languages:
English, Japanese
Conventions/Meetings:
semiannual national convention, periodic seminar, periodic symposium
Periodicals:
Journal of Information Management (Jôhô-Shori) (in Japanese) monthly. Journal. Ñ1,600 for non-members.
Japan Database Industry Association (DINA)
2-3-2, Nishishinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 163-03
Japan
Tel:
81-3-3347-7107
Fax:
81-3-3347-5300
Notes:
Has interests in remote sensing.
WATER RESOURCES
Japan Industrial Water Association (Nihon Kôgyô Yôsui Kyôkai)
2-4-3, Hirakawa-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Periodicals:
Industrial Water (Kôgyô Yôsui)
Japan Rivers Association (Nihon Kasen Kyôkai)
2-13, Hayabusa-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Periodicals:
Rivers (Kasen),
River Management Research (Kasen Kanri Kenshu Tekisuto)
Japanese Association for Water Resources and Environment (Mizu Shigen Kankyô Gakkai)
6-16-12-803, Nishishinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Periodicals:
Journal of Water and Environmental Issues (Mizu Shigen Kankyô Kenkyû)
Japanese Research Association for River Development (Nihon Kasen Kaihatsu Chosakai)
1-44-6-403, Sekiguchi
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô 112
Japan
Periodicals:
Rivers in Japan (Nihon no Kawa)
National Water Well Association of Japan (Zenkoku Sakusei Kyôkai)
2-5-1, Hatchobbori
Chûô-ku, Tôkyô 104
Japan
Periodicals:
Water Well (Sakusei)
Water Science Institute (Suiri Kagaku Kenkyûjô)
1-7-22, Koraku
Bunkyô-ku, Tôkyô
Japan
Periodicals:
Water Science (Suiri Kagaku)
Association for Rainwater Storage and Infiltration Technology (Usui Chôryû Shinto Gijutsu Kyôkai)
3-28, Kioi-chô
Chiyoda-ku, Tôkyô 102
Japan
Periodicals:
(Usui Gijutsu Shiryô)
AM/FM International, Japan Division
http://www.iijnet.or.jp/AMFM-JP/index-e.html
Association for Geological Collaboration in Japan (Chigaku Dantai Kenkyûkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/agcj/index_e.html
Association of Japanese Geographers
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/ajg/index.html
Crop Science Society of Japan (Nihon Sakumotsu Gakkai)
http://www.affrc.go.jp:8001/crop/index.html">
Earthquake Research Institute, University of Tôkyô
http://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute (FFPRI)
http://ss.ffpri.affrc.go.jp/
Geographic Information Systems Association (GISA)
http://www.gisa.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Geographical Survey Institute (GSI)
http://www.gsi-mc.go.jp
Geological Society of Japan
http://157.80.53.58/home_j.html
Geological Survey of Japan
http://www.aist.go.jp/GSJ/
Hiroshima Geographical Association
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/hga/index-e.html
Information Processing Society of Japan (IPSJ)
http://www.ipsj.or.jp/english/index_e.html
Japan Association of Economic Geographers (Keizai Chiri Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jaeg/index-e.html
Japan Association of Remote Sensing
http://shiba.iis.u-tokyo.ac.jp/jars/JARS1.html
Japan Crop Protection Association (JCPA)
http://www.jcpa.or.jp/index_e.html
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
http://www.affrc.go.jp/en/gaiyou/research/jircas.html
Japan Meteorological Agency (Kishôchô (Japan))
http://www.kishou.go.jp/
Japan Society for Archaeological Information
http://enju.aist-nara.ac.jp/jsai/english/index.html
Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jsce2/index-e.html
Japan Society of Engineering Geology
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jseg/index-e.html
Japan Society of Erosion Control Engineering (JSECE)
http://www.rs.bio.mie-u.ac.jp/sabo/
Japan Society of Geoinformatics (JSGI)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jsgi/index-e.html
Japan Surveying Instruments Manufacturers' Association
http://www.ikiiki.or.jp/ikiikid/ini3330.htm
Japan Weather Association
http://www.jwa.go.jp
Japanese Association of Groundwater Hydrology (Nihon Chikasui Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jagh/index.html
Japanese Association of Hydrological Science (Nihon Suimon Kagakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jahs/index.html
Japanese Association of Professional Geographers
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/japg/index.html
Japanese Association of Surveyors (Nihon Sokuryô Kyôkai)
http://www1e.meshnet.or.jp/J-Survey/index.htm
Japanese Forestry Society
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jfs/index.html
Japanese Geomorphological Union
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jgu/homee.html
Japanese Geotechnical Society
http://www.sendai.kopas.co.jp/JGS/E/index.html
Japanese Society for Artificial Intelligence
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jsai/english.html
Japanese Society of Limnology (Nihon Rikusui Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jslim/index-e.html
Japanese Society of Snow and Ice (Nihon Seppyô Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jssi/index.html
Meteorological Research Institute
http://www.mri-jma.go.jp/
Meteorological Society of Japan
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/msj/index-e.html
National Grassland Research Institute (NGRI)
http://www.affrc.go.jp:10090/-_-://ss.ngri.affrc.go.jp/index-e.html/
National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES)
http://www.nies.go.jp/nies_eng/contents.html
National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE)
http://www.aist.go.jp/labos/nire_e.html
National Institute of Agro-Environmental Sciences (NIAES)
http://ss.niaes.affrc.go.jp/index_e.html
National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED)
http://www.bosai.go.jp/
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Promotion Association (NSDIPA)
http://www02.so-net.or.jp/~nsdipa/public_htmlEhtml/indexE.html
Ocean Research Institute
http://www.ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/
Oceanographic Society of Japan
http://www.ori.u-tokyo.ac.jp/~osj/kaiyo.html
Remote Sensing Society of Japan (RSSJ)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/rssj/index.html
Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC)
http://www.restec.or.jp/restec_e.html
Research Institute of Innovative Technology (RITE)
http://www.joho-kyoto.or.jp/~kyotoprf/intro/21cent/kculture/rite_e.html
Seismological Society of Japan (Jishin Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/ssj/index.html
Soil Science Society of Japan
http://www.bio.mie-u.ac.jp/ml/sssj/indexj.html
Surface Science Society of Japan
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/sssj/index.html
Toyama Forestry and Forest Products Research Center
http://www.fes.pref.toyama.jp/index_e.html
Japan Association of Economic Geographers (Keizai Chiri Gakkai)
http://wwwsoc.nacsis.ac.jp/jaeg/
Volcanological Society of Japan
http://hakone.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/kazan/VSJ1E.html
Wild Bird Society of Japan
http://www.kt.rim.or.jp/~birdinfo/japan/
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