- All Japan Real Estate Federation - - Conducts real estate-related studies and research and promotes proper business transactions. With history and regional divisions.
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- Brewers Association of Japan - - Seeks fair competition, reduced beer taxes, recycling, technical activities, and acts as a consumer information resource.
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- Camera & Imaging Products Association - - Made up of members engaged in the production or distribution of silver halide cameras, digital cameras, and related devices, instruments and software, to deal with issues related to technology, environment, and fair market competition.
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- Ceramic Society of Japan (CSJ) - - Investigates, provides data, and holds meetings on the science and technology of ceramics, works for ceramic standards, and publishes its journal.
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- Communications and Information Network Association of Japan - - Committed to the development of information-communication network industries through the promotion of related technologies. Analyzes information relevant to policy issues, market and technological trends, conducts PR activities, and promotes standardization.
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- Daini Tokyo Bar Association - - Offers the history of the legal profession in Japan, role of attorneys, composition of the Bar, activities, and legal counseling for foreigners.
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- Daiwa Institute of Research (DIR) - - Think tank that analyzes economies, markets, industrial trends, legislation, tax systems, and investment. Also sells IT equipment to facilitate the same.
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- Database Promotion Center, Japan - - A private organization established by database users and other areas of industry to promote information service, research, development, specialist training, public relations, and international cooperation.
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- Distribution Economics Institute of Japan - - A nonprofit research organization to promote the modernization of the distribution system and through empirical surveys and research. [Adobe Acrobat Reader required].
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- Entrepreneur Association of Tokyo - - Founded to promote and support entrepreneurship in Japan. Members can learn from Japan's entrepreneurs, network with like-minded individuals, and are encouraged to develop their own business pursuits.
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- Foundation for MultiMedia Communications (FMMC) - - Undertakes research, technological development, field trials, information gathering and dissemination, as well as promotional and awareness-raising activities relating to networks supporting multimedia communications.
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- Hitachi Research Institute - - Creates and proposes new business solutions for management and market development, economic forecasting and policy proposals.
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- Infrastructure Development Institute - Japan - - A non-profit organization operating under the guidance of the Japanese government to promote international cooperation for the development of infrastructure essential to economic and social development, and to ensure a safe and comfortable life.
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- Institute for Science of Labour (ISL) - - Conducts research on better job design and improving work and safety systems, optimization of work environment and assessment of health risks, and improving the quality of working life.
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- Institute of Energy Economic, Japan - - Conducts research activities specialized in the area of energy from the macroeconomic viewpoint, environmental problems and international cooperation on energy issues.
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- Internet Association Japan (IAjapan) - - A nonprofit and industry-based organization with about 277 internet related organizational and individual members that provides leadership in promoting advanced systems of the internet and in solving problems that ISPs encounter in their services.
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- Japan Apparel Industry Council - - Promotes superior and updated merchandising and marketing as well as business process re-engineering in the apparel industry.
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- Japan Association of Travel Agents - - Government sanctioned organization to improve services for travelers to and from Japan. Disseminates information, encourages cooperation among members, and develops beneficial legal dealings.
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- Japan Atomic Industrial Forum, Inc. (JSIF) - - A non-profit organization incorporated under the auspices of the industry to promote peaceful utilization of nuclear energy for the benefit of Japanese in consideration of the importance of the radioisotopes and radiation in a wide variety of fields.
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- Japan Book Publishers Association - - Represents publisher interests to the government on such issues as reproduction technology, electronic media, the distribution system, the retail price maintenance system, and copyrights.
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- Japan Cable Television Association - - Acts as forum for cable companies to establish business ethics, solve common problems, promote the cable industry, and research entry into telecommunications.
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- Japan Crop Protection Association - - Non-profit organization of Japanese manufacturers, formulators and distributors of agricultural crop protection products working to improve the industry, protect the environment, and increase the food supply.
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- Japan Economic Foundation - - Established in July 1981 to deepen mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through activities aimed at promoting economic and technological exchanges.
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- Japan Electric Power Information Center, Inc. (JEPIC) - - Established in 1958 as a non-profit association of the electric utility industry in Japan to meet the increasing needs for a systematic and sustained exchange of information with the electric utility industries in the world.
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- Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) - - Assists firms entering the Japanese market, publishes studies on Japanese consumer needs, demographics and government regulations; promotes investment opportunities, and firms looking for international tie-ups; conducts market studies and holds trade fairs.
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- Japan Foreign Trade Council (JFTC) - - Comprised of major Japanese trading companies and producers, the JFTC promotes better international trade, exchanges views with government authorities, conducts trade research and public relations.
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- Japan Gas Association (JGA) - - Comprised of city gas utilities to promote the use of natural gas as a power source, seek beter tax provisions and subsidies, promote safety and technology development, and conduct PR activities.
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- Japan Housing Association (JHA) - - Founded in 1952 as an incorporated organization to promote better housing standards and realize more affluent and comfortable housing.
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- Japan Industrial Safety and Health Association (JISHA) - - Promotes occupational safety and health in Japan through the collection of information, research, safety and health education, promotion of safety programs, toxicity research, and international cooperation. In Japanese and English.
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- Japan Industries Association of Radiological Systems - - Founded to contribute to the development of the radiological systems industries and people's health and welfare, by standardization, quality and safety assurance, and technological improvements of medical radiological systems, related equipment, and accessories.
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- The Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training - - Contributes to the planning of labor policies and implementation, as well as to promote the livelihood of workers and the development of the national economy by conducting related research projects.
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- Japan Institute of Logistics Systems (JILS) - - Promotes efficiency and advancements in logistics. Carries out research and investigations, disseminates information, international exchanges, and maintain a logistics database.
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- Japan Landscape Contractors Association - - A national organization representing contractors in the landscaping industry to support improvements and new developments in all areas of the landscaping profession.
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- Japan Market Entry Competition (JMEC) - - An international training program and competition between teams of Japan-based individuals, to develop the best business plan for an actual company or organization seeking to enter the Japanese market.
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- Japan Paper Association (JPA) - - Manufacturers' organization of Japanese papermakers with information on raw materials, production processes, environmental issues, member companies, news and statistics.
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- Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA) - - A voluntary organization of research-based pharmaceutical manufacturers that contribute to society by developing new pharmaceuticals. Maintains appropriate communications with the aims of promoting balanced public understanding of industry issues and finding solutions.
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- Japan Real Estate Institute (JREI) - - Created to revive and strengthen the appraisal and research operations of the Nippon Kangyo Bank. Active in real estate consulting and appraisal.
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- Japan Restaurant Association - - Conducts research, survey and guidance for improvement of restaurantsand culinary arts, promotes tourism, and makes proposals or petitions to the government.
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- Japan Robot Association (JARA) - - Encourages research and development on robots and associated system products, promotes robotization and standardization, and conducts related market surveys.
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- Japan Tariff Association - - The sole private body in Japan devoted to the problems relating to tariffs and international trade. Collects data, conducts research on tariffs, and publishes data on tariffs and customs.
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- The Japan Toy Association - - Contributes to the development of the toy industry in Japan as well as to promote exports by putting together the opinions of toy industry circles concerning production, distribution, exports, and consumption of toys.
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- Japanese Bankers Association (Zenginkyo) - - Banking industry lobbying organization making policy recommendations, advocated streamlining and standardization of banking operations, holds consumer relations office, and listing of Japanese banks by category.
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- The Japanese Society for Quality Control (JSQC) - - Founded in 1970 with the aim of furthering research into quality-management technologies and promoting their application. Has approximately 3000 individuals and 250 corporate supporting members.
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- Japanese Standards Association - - Participates in ISO and IEC projects to develop international standards, and supports the activities of both these international standardizing bodies.
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- JASDEC - - Created under the central securities custody and book-entry transfer system to follow Japan's CSD law for the safekeeping of stocks and bonds.
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- Life Insurance Association of Japan - - Shows activities and public relations taken up by the association, as well as new challenges to the industry. With member listings and organiazational structure. Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
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- MIT Enterprise Forum of Japan - - Presents new business concepts to industry experts, venture capitalists, and technology leaders. [Japanese/English.
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- Mitsubishi Research Institute - - Researches and does consulting on politics, economy, finance, technology, markets, and mergers, as well as organizes lectures and seminars.
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- Norinchukin Research Institute Co., Ltd. - - Information center for Japan's Cooperative System for agriculture, forestry and fisheries, which performs research and consulting for the Norinchukin Bank and its affiliated group organizations.
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- The Second Association of Regional Banks - - Organization to help smaller regional banks help consumers more and increase economic activity. Gives history, activities, members, organizational structure, and links.
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- Shipbuilders' Association of Japan - - Organization to help the shipbuilding industry achieve sound development by promoting cooperation among its members and their common interests.
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- Translation In Japan - - A community of translators and interpretors, working to promote their industry and members.
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- World Trade Center Tokyo, Inc. - - Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, with the goal of increasing trade and interdependence. With online services, catalog, and opportunities.
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