Japan government R&D labs
Japan government runs 6 R&D labs in the 311 Institute directory, across 1 country (Japan), focused on ocean and earth science, nuclear, astronomy and materials.
Part of the 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory. Compiled by Matthew Griffin. Last updated .
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| Lab and organisation | Location | Type and sector | Focus | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMSTECJapan government | Yokosuka, Japan | Government Environment and climate | Ocean and earth science | 1971 |
| Japan Atomic Energy Agency (Tokai)Japan government | Tokai, Japan | Government Energy and resources | Nuclear | 2005 |
| National Astronomical Observatory of JapanJapan government | Mitaka, Japan | Government Basic science | Astronomy | 1988 |
| National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)Japan government | Tsukuba, Japan | Government Chemicals and materials | Materials, Superconductors | 2001 |
| National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)Japan government | Koganei, Japan | Government Telecommunications | Quantum communications, 6G | 2004 |
| National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)Japan government | Chiba, Japan | Government Basic science | Quantum, Fusion, Medical physics | 2016 |
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Questions and answers
How many R&D labs does Japan government have?
The 311 Institute Global R&D Labs Directory lists 6 Japan government R&D labs as of October 2026.
Where are Japan government's R&D labs?
In Japan (6).
What does Japan government research?
Its labs focus on ocean and earth science, nuclear, astronomy and materials.
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