List of Independent Administrative Institutes in Japan Facts for Kids

Japan has many important jobs to do, like exploring space, protecting the environment, or helping people learn. To do these jobs well, the government created special groups called Incorporated Administrative Agencies. These groups work a bit like independent companies, but they are still connected to the government. They were set up by a special law in Japan to help them focus on their tasks without too much daily government interference.

Important Agencies in Japan
See also

Important Agencies in Japan

Here is a list of some of these important agencies and what they do:

Learning and Research

The Open University of Japan: This agency helps people learn through distance education, like online courses or TV lessons.
Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST): They support science and technology research to help Japan innovate and grow.
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), 2003: This group helps scientists and researchers by giving them grants and supporting international research projects.
National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), 2004: They research and develop new technologies for information and communication, like faster internet or better radio waves.
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), 2001: This is one of Japan's largest research organizations. They work on many different types of industrial science and technology.
National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation (NIAD-UE), 2004: This agency checks the quality of university education and awards academic degrees.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS): They research new materials that can be used in many different technologies, from electronics to cars.
National Research Institute of Brewing (NRIB): This institute researches brewing, which is the process of making drinks like sake and beer.
RIKEN (The Institute of Physical and Chemical Research): RIKEN is a very famous and large research institute that does advanced work in many fields, including physics, chemistry, and biology.

Space, Earth, and Environment

Electronic Navigation Research Institute: They research and develop technologies for safe and efficient navigation, like for airplanes and ships.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), 2003: JAXA is Japan's space agency. They launch rockets, explore space, and develop satellites.
Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: This agency explores the oceans and the Earth's interior to understand our planet better.
Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), 2005: They research and develop nuclear energy for peaceful uses, like generating electricity.
National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention: This group studies earthquakes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters to help protect people.
National Institute for Environmental Studies: They research environmental issues like pollution and climate change to find solutions.
Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute: This institute studies forests and wood products to help manage Japan's forests sustainably.
National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences: They research biology related to agriculture to improve crops and food production.
National Maritime Research Institute: This institute researches technologies for ships and marine structures.
Port and Airport Research Institute: They research and develop technologies for building and managing ports and airports.
Fisheries Research Agency: This agency researches fish and marine life to help manage Japan's fisheries.
Public Works Research Institute: They research technologies for public works, like roads, bridges, and dams.
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization: This organization researches agriculture and food to improve farming methods and food safety.

Economy and Society

Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC): This bank helps Japanese companies do business overseas and supports international projects.
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO): JETRO helps Japanese businesses expand internationally and promotes trade and investment.
Japan Housing Finance Agency: This agency helps people in Japan get loans to buy or build homes.
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA): JICA provides aid and support to developing countries around the world.
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC), 2004: This agency helps Japan secure a stable supply of oil, gas, and metals.
Labor Management Organization for USFJ Employees: This organization manages labor relations for Japanese employees working at US military bases in Japan.
Urban Renaissance Agency: This agency works on redeveloping and improving urban areas in Japan.
Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry (RIETI): They conduct research on economic and industrial policies.
Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency: This agency ensures the safety and effectiveness of medicines and medical devices in Japan.

Health and Culture

National Institute of Health and Nutrition: They research health and nutrition to help people live healthier lives.
National Institute of Radiological Sciences: This institute researches the effects of radiation and its medical uses.
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health: They research ways to make workplaces safer and healthier.
National Museum of Nature and Science: This museum in Tokyo displays natural history and scientific exhibits.
National Institute for Japanese Language and Linguistics: This institute researches the Japanese language.
National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Tokyo National Museum (TNM), 2007: This is one of Japan's most important museums, with a large collection of Japanese and Asian art.
National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Kyoto National Museum, (KNM) 2007: This museum in Kyoto focuses on Japanese art and cultural artifacts.
National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Nara National Museum (NNM), 2007: Located in Nara, this museum specializes in Buddhist art.
National Institutes for Cultural Heritage, Kyushu National Museum, 2007: This museum in Kyushu focuses on the cultural exchange between Japan and other Asian countries.
National Research Institute for Cultural Heritage, Tokyo, 2007: This institute researches and preserves cultural properties in Tokyo.
National Research Institute for Cultural Heritage, Nara, 2001: This institute researches and preserves cultural properties in Nara, an ancient capital of Japan.
National Museum of Art, Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo (MOMAT), 2001: This museum collects and displays modern Japanese and international art. It also includes the National Film Center (NFC), which preserves and screens films.
National Museum of Art, Tokyo National Museum of Western Art (NMWA), 2001: This museum in Tokyo features Western art.
National Museum of Art, Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto: This museum in Kyoto focuses on modern art.
National Museum of Art, Tokyo National Museum of Art, Osaka: This museum in Osaka collects and displays contemporary art.
National Archives of Japan: This agency preserves important government documents and historical records.

Sports and Education

Japan Sport Council: This agency promotes sports and supports athletes in Japan.
National Center for University Entrance Examinations: This agency manages the standardized tests for university entrance in Japan.
National Traffic Safety and Environment Laboratory: They research ways to make transportation safer and more environmentally friendly.
National Women's Education Center of Japan (NWEC): This center promotes education and learning for women.
National Institute of Special Needs Education: This institute researches and supports education for children with special needs.
National Agency for the Advancement of Sports and Health Japan Institute of Sports Sciences: This agency supports sports science and helps improve athletic performance.

List of Independent Administrative Institutes in Japan facts for kids

Contents