Astronaut Onishi Starts the International Space Station (ISS) Expedition Mission

The Soyuz Spacecraft with Astronaut Takuya Onishi onboard lifted off at 10:36 am on July 7 (JST) and docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on July 9. This is his first long-term stay at ISS where he will live there for about four months as a flight engineer for the 48th and 49th expedition crew and perform science experiments and robotic operations. (Click here to read more)

Tanegashima Space Center

The Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC), established in 1969, is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan with a total area of about 9,700,000 square meters. Located in the south of Kagoshima Prefecture, along the southeast coast of Tanegashima, it is known as the most beautiful rocket-launch complex in the world. On-site facilities include the Yoshinobu Launch Complex, a launch site for large-size rockets, Spacecraft Test and...(Click to read more)

The Magnetosphere Has a Large Intake of Solar Wind Energy

Solar wind forms the energy source for aurora explosions. How does the Earth’s magnetosphere take in the energy of the solar wind? An international team led by Hiroshi Hasegawa and Naritoshi Kitamura (ISAS/JAXA) analyzed data taken by the US-Japan collaborative mission GEOTAIL and NASA’s MMS satellites and revealed that the interaction between the magnetic fields of Earth and the Sun, or more precisely the phenomenon known as...(Click to read more)

Into the Future with the Post K Computer -Solutions to Global Challenges

The K computer has been a powerful scientific tool that has made possible many world-leading research results. RIKEN AICS is now developing a new supercomputer, the Post K computer, scheduled to be launched in 2020. This video introduces what the Post K computer is expected to achieve and how it will be used for advanced scientific research as well as for...(Click here to watch video)

K computer Simulation: Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Disasters

Supercomputer K is a powerful tool for science. The video introduces the world’s first simulation to examine the effects of a devastating earthquake striking a city of more than a million people. This short video introduces an overview of the simulation. The full version to be released later online will include more, such as how we took advantage of K’s computational...(Click here to watch video)

RIST and NSCC in Singapore signed the MOU on information exchange

On 20 June 2016, the Research Organization for Information Science and Technology (RIST) and the National Supercomputing Centre Singapore (NSCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expressing interest to conduct bilateral exchange of information. In accordance with the MOU, RIST and NSCC will schedule regular meetings for the exchange of...(Click here to read more)

“JST Breakthrough Report 2016” Just Released

Every year, JST has been accomplishing a large number of achievements through its research funding programs. Of the achievements, we have chosen those which have a notably high impact on society, and have put them together in a brochure titled “JST Breakthrough Report” for the stakeholders as well as the public. To the fiscal 2016 issue of brochure, we have newly added 15 breakthroughs, which include...(Click here to read more)

e-ASIA Joint Research Program (e-ASIA JRP)

The e-ASIA JRP was launched in 2012 with the aim of contributing to economic and human resource development in East Asia, as well as the resolution of various challenges across the region, including environmental degradation, natural disasters and the spread of infectious diseases. JST is one of the participating organizations intending to tackle these shared challenges head-on, in order to realize an innovative and...(Click here to read more)

SIP " Pioneering the Future: Japanese Science, Technology and Innovation"

The Cross-ministerial Strategic Innovation Promotion Program (SIP) is a national project for science, technology and innovation, spearheaded by the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation as it exercises its headquarters function to accomplish its role in leading science, technology and innovation beyond the framework of government ministries and traditional...(Click here to read more: Brochure | SIP Summary | The 11 Issues Addressed by SIP)

Impulsing Paradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies Program (ImPACT)

ImPACT (Impulsing PAradigm Change through Disruptive Technologies Program) is a program led by the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation. Founded in 2014, this program aims for the achievement of disruptive innovation. A distinctive characteristic of this program is the embracing of a high-risk, high impact philosophy. ImPACT focuses on difficult research without...(Click here to read more: Website | Brochure | R&D Programs)

The 2nd ImPACT International Symposium on Spintronic Memory, Circuit and Storage
September 30, 2016 | Tsukuba International Congress Center

The Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED) engages in research and development in the field of medicine and medical device, establishing and maintaining an environment for this R&D, and providing funding, in order to promote integrated medical R&D from basic research to...(Click here to read more: Website | Program | Registration)

JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship for Overseas Researchers

To promote international scientific cooperation, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) encourages highly qualified researchers from the worldover to come to and conduct joint research activities with colleagues at Japanese universities and research institutes. (Click here to read more)

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e-ASIA Joint Research Program AMED’s Newly Supporting Projects in the field of “Infectious Diseases” and “Cancer”

The e-ASIA Joint Research Program (hereinafter referred to as the “e-ASIA JRP”) aims to develop a vibrant and collaborative research community in Science and Technology, to promote innovation in the East Asian region, and to contribute to the region’s economic development. As a part of the program, the call in the field of “Infectious Diseases” and...(Click here to read more)

Guide book "Student Guide to Japan"

Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) has recently updated and published the brochure on "Student Guide to Japan". It contains essential information and guidelines for international students who are planning to study in Japan.

• English version
• Chinese version

Pamphlet on Scholarship for International Students in Japan 2016-2017

"Scholarships for International Students in Japan 2016-2017" contains details of scholarships provided by various organizations that responded to a questionnaire survey carried out by JASSO. (Click here to read more)

Free student counselling at the Embassy of Japan

Our new Student Advisor Ms Regina provides free student counselling for people interested to study in Japan.The counselling will be held at the Embassy of Japan, 16 Nassim Road, Singapore 258390. No appointment is necessary. Please call 62358855 if you have any queries. There will be no counselling sessions on Embassy holidays. (Click here to read more)

Japan Alumni eNews Vol. 87 July 8th, 2016

Japan Student Service Organisation (JASSO) is publishing Japan Alumni the E News every month. The contents are as follows:

1. Life in Japan by Photo
2. Alumni News
3. Academic News
4. Business News (Job Hunting)
5. Visit Japan
6. NIPPON Information
7. JASSO News
8. From the Editor

Super Global High School Program (MEXT program)

The Super Global High School Program aims to foster globalized leaders who will be able to play active roles on the international stage through education at high schools that contribute to this mission. Students will achieve goals such as awareness and deep knowledge of social issues, communication ability and problem-solving skills. High schools certified as Super Global High Schools design a profile for the type of globalized leader they...(Click here to read more)

World Forum on Sport and Culture

On October 19th -22nd , World Forum on Sport and Culture will be held in Kyoto and Tokyo, hosted by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan Sports Agency and Agency for Cultural Affairs. Discuss and transmit information about the international contributions of sport, culture, economics, and their tangible and intangible legacy while coordinating with tourism to hold an international meeting in...(Click here to read more)

The Inscription of “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement” on UNESCO’s World Heritage List (Decision at the 40th Session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO)

On July 17th, at the 40th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Istanbul, Turkey, a decision was made to inscribe on the World Heritage List “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement,” which Japan as one of the seven countries including France jointly nominated as a candidate for the list, and that the National Museum of Western Art of Japan has been inscribed on the World Heritage List.

• Statement by Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida