Communications Research Laboratory http://www.crl.go.jp/overview/index.html (CRL), has its roots in the Radio Telegraph Research Division, Electrotechnical Laboratory, Ministry of Communications, where research on radio communication was started in Japan in 1896. The CRL disseminates time and frequency standards and provides ionospheric and solar activity data for general use. Embassies, Consulates and International Organizations http://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/protocol/index.html List of Embassies, Consulates and International Organizations in Japan Japan Science and Technology Corporation (JST) http://www.jst.go.jp/EN/ JST Corporation is a government-sponsored agency devoted to enhancing the overall science and technology capabilities of Japan by creating a conducive environment for research and development. Kansai Advanced Research Center http://www-karc.crl.go.jp/index.html Established by the Japanese Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, the Kansai Advanced Research Center's goal is to pursue frontier research in telecommunications technology. Meteorological Research Institute http://www.mri-jma.go.jp/Welcome.html MRI conducts research in many areas of meteorological science. The organization is engaged in analyzing and predicting meteorological, geophysical, hydrological and oceanographic phenomena, as well as developing extensive related technologies. National Cancer Center http://wwwinfo.ncc.go.jp/index.html Created by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare to perform research into cancer, the National Cancer Center consists of a research institute, hospital and administration department. National Diet Library http://www.ndl.go.jp/index-e.html Modeled on the U.S. Library of Congress, the National Diet Library is under the control of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President of the House of Councilors. It consists of four main libraries and a number of smaller libraries spread throughout many government offices National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) http://www.nies.go.jp/index.html NIES conducts studies into pollution problems faced in Japan. The studies encompass a wide variety of areas including air, noise and water pollution, as well as soil contamination, vibration, and soil erosion. National Institute for Resources and Environment http://www.aist.go.jp/NIRE/index_e.htm The National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE) is concerned with a wide range of research fields such as environmental protection, the development of natural resources and new forms of energy, and industrial safety, all of which are critical areas for our highly-industrialized society. National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS) http://www.nihs.go.jp/ Working under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, NIHS is responsible for conducting basic research to ensure the quality, efficacy and safety of a wide range of products that directly and indirectly affect the populace. National Institute of Industrial Health http://www.niih.go.jp/ The National Institute of Industrial Health, part of the Japanese Ministry of Labor, conducts research into occupational safety and minimization of the risks of potential occupational hazards. National Institute of Infections Diseases http://www.nih.go.jp/niid/index-e.html The National Institute of Infections Diseases was founded by the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare to conduct research into afflictions affecting the health and welfare of the Japanese populace. National Institute of Radiological Sciences http://www.nirs.go.jp/ENG/nirs.htm The Institute performs research into matters related to radiation as a special research institution attached to the Science and Technology Agency. National Laboratory for High Energy Physics (KEK) http://www.kek.jp/ The National Laboratory for High Energy Physics was created by the union of several research laboratories for research on particles, nuclear physics and material sciences using advanced accelerators and related facilities. National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention http://www.bosai.go.jp/index.html A research institute involved in researching global climatic changes, plate tectonics, rain & snowfall, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides and avalanches. National Research Institute of Police Science, Japan http://www.nrips.go.jp/index.html The National Research Institute of Police Science is a public institute devoted to the study of forensic science and other scientific research related to police-work. Nippon Research Reports http://www.iptp.go.jp/reserch_e/index.html Research and Survey Reports include topics of, Finance and Economy, Postal services and Logistics, Informations and Telecommunications, Technology development, and others. Public Works Research Institute (PWRI) http://www.pwri.go.jp/ PWRI is a large national institute in the field of civil engineering in Japan operating within the Ministry of Construction. PWRI is responsible for conducting research and development into a wide variety of scientific fields to improving technology for construction projects.