Useful Links

Key Government Ministries

• Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

• Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

• Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Regulatory-related Agencies

• Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Agency (jn Japanese only)

• Japan Association for the Advancement of Medical Equipment (JAAME) (in Japanese only)

• Highly Advanced Medical Technology (in Japanese only)

Research Institutes

• National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)

• New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)

Bio-pharma-related Associations

• Japan Bio Industry Association (JBA)

• Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA)

• Japan Association for Animal Cell Technology (JAACT)

Information Technology-related Associations

• Electronic Commerce Security Technology Research Association (ECSEC)

• Japan IC Card System Application Council (JICSAP)

• Japan Association of Healthcare Information Systems (JAHIS)

• Medical Information System Development Center (MEDIS) (in Japanese only)