• Congratulations to Dr. Susumu Kitagawa, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
    Congratulations to Dr. Susumu Kitagawa, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
  • Congratulations to Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
    Congratulations to Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • Efforts to Ensure Research Security
    Efforts to Ensure Research Security
  • Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is an integrated organization of science and technology in our country that establishes an infrastructure for the entire process from the creation of knowledge to the return to the society.
    Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is an integrated organization of science and technology in our country that establishes an infrastructure for the entire process from the creation of knowledge to the return to the society.

News

  • Exclusive Chemical Conversion of PET, Bottles, Textiles, and Plastic Waste Mixtures

    November 14, 2025

    Exclusive Chemical Conversion of PET, Bottles, Textiles, and Plastic Waste Mixtures
    Professor Kotohiro Nomura’s research group at Tokyo Metropolitan University has developed an efficient method for the exclusive depolymerization of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PET bottles and textile wastes, using alcohols and an inexpensive, readily available and earth-abundant iron catalyst. …
  • Dual-Stage Cross-linking PEG Hydrogel Sealant for Bile Leakage Prevention

    November 11, 2025

    Dual-Stage Cross-linking PEG Hydrogel Sealant for Bile Leakage Prevention
    Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a synthetic hydrogel sealant that effectively prevents bile leakage, a life-threatening complication frequently occurring after liver resection. The material, based on poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), incorporates a dual-stage crosslinking mechanism termed the Delayed Cross-linked Single Network (DCSN). …
  • Redox-dependent liver gluconeogenesis impacts different intensity exercise in mice

    November 11, 2025

    Redox-dependent liver gluconeogenesis impacts different intensity exercise in mice
    Hepatic gluconeogenesis produces glucose from various substrates to meet energy demands. However, how these substrates are preferentially used under different conditions remains unclear. Here, we show that preferential supplies of lactate and glycerol modulate hepatic gluconeogenesis, thereby impacting high-intensity and low-intensity exercise capacities, respectively. …
  • JST held TICAD 9 events with African nations

    November 14, 2025

    JST held TICAD 9 events with African nations
    Despite the geographical distance, Japan and Africa have established a strong and enduring collaboration in the academic fields. By strengthening the network of Japanese and African youth, we will lay the foundation for a sustainable partnership that will contribute to the international community in the years to come. …
  • Roundtable on Science Advice 2025

    November 12, 2025

    Roundtable on Science Advice 2025
    On Saturday, October 4, 2025, the Center for Research and Development Strategies (CRDS) and the Office for International Science and Technology Policy and Information Study jointly hosted the Roundtable on Science Advice 2025 at the Kyoto International Conference Center. …
  • ASPIRE Session at Japan-US Research Collaboration Week 2025 Held at Stanford University

    August 28, 2025

    ASPIRE Session at Japan-US Research Collaboration Week 2025 Held at Stanford University
    From Monday, July 28 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Japan-US Research Collaboration Week (JURC) 2025 was held at Stanford University in the United States. During the event, ASPIRE held a two-hour morning session on July 29 at the Beckman Center, one of the event’s venues. It was rather chilly in the San Francisco Bay Area—a stark contrast to Japan's scorching heat. …

Overseas Branch Offices

The JST overseas offices are strategically located to capture the latest science and technology trends in their respective regions, actively promote the global activities of JST-funded Japanese researchers and leverage global networks to enhance and internationalize Japan's S&T.

  • Paris Office

    We are JST's first-established overseas office, responsible for a wide range of countries within Europe and Africa. We negotiate and coordinate with relevant organizations and support the growth of JST's European operations, where science cooperation is often multi-layered and complex. We also play a vital role in transmitting local information back to JST headquarters, and are actively expanding our network of related organizations in order to improve Japan's S&T presence in Europe.

    • Paris Office
    • Paris Office

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  • Beijing Office

    The Beijing office communicates with Chinese government agencies in the coordination of international joint research programs, and supports activities such as the Japan-China University Fair & Forum and "Japan Window" - a website and public social media account providing information about Japan in Chinese language. We cooperate to hold the China-Japan Science and Technology Forum, and work to enhance JST's presence by participating in central and local government events.

    • Beijing Office
    • Beijing Office

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  • Washington D.C. Office

    At the Washington, DC Office our mission is to strengthen scientific cooperation between JST and our counterpart organizations, between JST and local scientists and researchers, as well as to study and analyze STI policies and R&D trends in the US. The office has also helped support various scientific collaborative arrangements with other countries in the Americas.

    • Washington D.C. Office
    • Washington D.C. Office

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  • Singapore Office

    South and Southeast Asia, home to more than 2 billion people, have achieved remarkable growth in recent years. Located among areas of diverse culture and history, the Singapore office strives to connect Japanese universities, research institutes and companies with these areas for the promotion of JST's operations in Asia. We are actively promoting student exchange program Sakura Science in addition to collaborative research programs offered by JST including e-ASIA, SATREPS, and CHIRP.

    • Singapore Office
    • Singapore Office

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  • India Liaison Office

    The India Liaison Office supports JST's Japan-India Collaboration Hubs for International Research Program (CHIRP), the Sakura Science Plan, SATREPS and other international cooperation projects with India. We build scientific networks, expand JST's presence, and investigate local science and technology trends. We are working to become a nexus of exchange between universities, research institutes and companies in Japan and India/South Asia.

    • India Liaison Office
    • India Liaison Office

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