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Research and Technology
in Japan
by
Dr G.A. Papadopoulos
Research Director
National Observatory of Athens
MOBUSO (MEXT)
MOBUSO
● Education
● Science & Technology
● Culture
● Sports
all go together !
MOBUSO Structure
National Budget
MOBUSO Budget
MOBUSO Councils
1. The Council for Science and Technology
2. The Central Council for Education carries out research
and deliberations on important matters related to the
promotion of education, lifelong learning, sports and
other matters.
3. The Council for Cultural Affairs carries out research and
deliberations concerning matters related to the promotion of
culture and international cultural exchange.
4. Special Zones for Structural Reform are areas where the
economy of Japan and regions of Japan will be activated by
establishing special measures accordingly to regional
characteristics and promoting structural reform on the initiative
of each region.
The Council for Science and
Technology
The Council carries out research and deliberation on
important matters relating to the promotion of science
and technology, providing opinions to the Minister
There are six subdivisions
Subdivision on Research Planning and Evaluation,
Subdivision on Resources Study,
Subdivision on Technology,
Subdivision on Ocean Development,
Subdivision on Geodesy,
Subdivision on Professional Engineers,
The Council for Science and
Technology
Two subordinate sections
●Technology and Research Foundations Section
● Bioethics and Biosafety Commission
Two subordinate committees
● Committee
on the Promotion of Internationalization
● Committee on Human Resources
The Council is ensuring a harmonization of the socio-economy and science
and technology as well as a comprehensive approach, and has been engaged
in fervent discussions aimed at producing highly original and world-class
research results.
Distribution of Institutes
Promotion of
Science and Technology
Nationwide:
Improve the Japanese standard of living
aiming to be an "advanced science-and technology-oriented nation“
Worldwide:
Contribution to the solution of common human problems
Endorsing the three desirable goals of
● promoting research of the highest worldwide standards,
●creation of new academia in the 21st century ,
● contribution to society,
MEXT is promoting diverse academic research in a wide spectrum of
disciplines according to the following basic direction of promotion:
√ respect for the autonomy of researchers;
√ progress in all academic fields from the humanities and social sciences
to the natural sciences;
√ integrated promotion of education and research.
Promotion of Special Fields
● Coordination between Industry, Academia and Government and
Advancement of Regional Science and Technology
● Research and Development in the
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Life Sciences Field
Aerospace Field
Nuclear Energy Field
Creative, Cutting-Edge Basic Research and Increasing
Competitive Funding
Nanotechnology and Materials Science Field
Field of Earthquakes and Disasters Reduction
Environmental Science Field
Ocean Science and Earth Science Field
Information and Communications Field
Example of the Seismic Hazard Map of Japan
Northern Japan
(Released March 2003)
Probability of experiencing tremors of 6 and above on
the Japanese seismic intensity scale within the next 30 years
MOBUSO’s CoE Initiative
● Creation of Centers of Excellence under
special competitive calls
● Emphasis is given to individual CoE’s,
no preference to the establishment of
Networks of CoE’s
International Cooperation in
Science and Technology
1. Cooperation Based on International Frameworks
2. Promotion of International Research Exchange
3. Promotion of International Cooperation Projects
3.1 Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP)
3.2 The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Project
(Japanese contribution to CERN’s energy accelerator)
3.3 Other International Cooperation Projects
e.g. International Space Station Program,
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) Project
Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP)
4. International Educational Cooperation
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST)
• An Independent Administrative Institution
(IAI) in association with the
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)
• Through the fusion of the research activities of a
wide variety of research groups and the
fostering of creativity, AIST generates new
technologies and new industries and
contributes to the economic development of
the country
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial
Science and Technology (AIST)
AIST perform research and disseminate
research results in the following areas:
(a) Industrial infrastructure technology, including
measurement standards, geological surveys,
and the development of base technologies
necessary for the maintenance of the technoinfrastructure of Japan.
(b) Energy and environmental technology, which because
of long lead times and high risk require the government to
search for solutions.
(c) Interdisciplinary and broad-spectrum research
activities to promote innovation and reinforce the
international competitive strength of Japanese industry
and encourage the creation of new industries.
AIST main goals
• To Develop Intellectual Infrastructure
• To Establish Innovative Key Technologies
• To Meet Social Needs
• To Promote the Spread of Knowledge
Summary
• MOBUSO
• AIST
Promotion of Science
and Education
in a
Coordinated way
Promotion of new
technologies,
new industries and
contribution to the
economic
development of the
country
Summary
National Priorities
advanced
science-and
technology-oriented
nation
for the improvement of
the standard of living
Worldwide Priorities
Contribution
to the solution
of common
human problems
Summary
• Very important tools
• Competition
• Evaluation
• Evolution