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Arctic Environment Research Center

Address:	National Institute of Polar Research, Kaga 1-9-10, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173
E-mail:	arctic@nipr.ac.jp
Telephone:	+81-3-3962-4742
Fax:	+81-3-3962-5701
Year of foundation:	1990
Activities:	Acts as the national corresponding office for the world Arctic research community in addition to carrying out its own research programme. Since 1991, it has maintained a field laboratory at Ny-Alesund, Svalbard, where research has been carried out in meteorology, glaciology, oceanography and biology. Ice cores have also been obtained from Greenland.
Publications:	Newsletter

Data Center for Glacier Research

Address:	Japanese Society of Snow and Ice, Belvedere Kudan Bldg. 207, 2-15-5 Fujimi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102.
Telephone:	+81-3-3261-2339
Fax:	+81-3-3262-1923
Year of foundation:	1973
Activities:	Promotes and organizes glaciological research on snow patches, glaciers and ice sheets inside and out of Japan.
Publications:	Bulletin of Glacier Research (1987-) [continues Reports (1973-85)]

Geographical Survey Institute

Address:	Ministry of Construction, Kitazato-1, Tsukubaba 305-0811
E-mail:	intex@pisd.gsi-mc.go.jp
Telephone:	+81-298-64-111
Fax:	+81-298-64-8087
Year of foundation:	1871
Activities:	National Antarctic mapping centre. Publishes Antarctic series at 1:25 000, also other maps at varying scales.
Publications:	Bulletin (1948-); map series

Hokkaido University Institute for the Study of North Eurasian Cultures

Address:	Faculty of Letters, Kita 10, Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0810
Telephone:	+81-11-716-211 ext. 4000
Fax:	+81-11-716-0919
Year of foundation:	1966
Activities:	Department of Cultural Anthropology carries out research and teaching on the ecology and socio-cultural anthropology of northern Eurasia, North America and Japan. The Department of Archaeology carries out reasearch and teaching on the prehistory of northern Japan and adjacent areas.
Publications:	Hoppo Bunka Kenkyu [Bulletin of the Institute for the Study of North Eurasian Cultures] (annual)

Hokkaido University, Institute of Low Temperature Science

Address:	Kita l9, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0819, Hokkaido
Telephone:	+81-11-716-2111; +81-11-717-7822
Fax:	+81-11-706-7142
Year of foundation:	1941
Activities:	Teaching and research centre for all cold regions subjects including glaciology, cold regions engineering, and cryobiology. Facilities include a sea ice research laboratory (Monbetsu), and field observatories for avalanche studies (Toikanbetsu), frost heaving (Tomakomai), and snow melt (Moshiri). Library.
Publications:	Contributions from the Institute of Low Temperature Science [Published as one series 1952-56. Since 1957, this has been sub-divided into two series: Ser. A (Physics) and Ser. B (Biology) (1957-)]; Teion-Kagaku [Low Temperature Science] (1944-); Teion-Kagaku. Data Report (1969-).

Hokkaido University, Masaaki Aota [Sea Ice Research Laboratory]

	[Sea Ice Research Laboratory]
Address:	Minamigaoka 6-4-10, Mombetsu, Hokkaido 094
Activities:	Carries out research in Okhotsk Sea and North Pacific. Operated by the Institute of Low Temperature Science.

Hoppoken Senta [Northern Regions Center]

	[Northern Regions Center]
Address:	North 3, West 7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060-0003, Hokkaido
Telephone:	+81-11-221-7840
Fax:	+81-11-221-7845
Year of foundation:	1978 [formerly Research Council for the Development of Northern Regions (1972-78)]
Activities:	Japanese term 'Hoppoken' means 'northern regions'. NRC's role is to foster development in Hokkaido, taking into account this island's northern location and its similarities with northern regions elsewhere. Library.
Publications:	Hoppoken (1972-, 4pa) [in Japanese]; NRC Newsletter (?-, 4pa) [in English]

Hydrographic Department, Maritime Safety Agency

Address:	5-3-1, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104
Activities:	Responsible for hydrographic survey and mapping in both polar regions.

Institute for Hydrospheric-Atmospheric Sciences (IHAS), Nagoya University

Website:	www.nagoya-u.ac.jp
Address:	Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-01
Telephone:	+81-52-789-3480
Fax:	+81-52-789-3436
Year of foundation:	1993 [reorganized from Water Research Institute]
Activities:	Carries out research focusing on understanding of the the water and bioelement cycles in the atmosphere and hydrosphere through physical, chemical and biological studies.
Publications:	Research Reports of IHAS (1993-)

Japan Meteorological Agency

Website:	www.kishou.go.jp
Address:	3-4 Otemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 10
Publications:	Antarctic Meteorological Data (1963-, annual); Antarctic Meteorological Data. Special Volume (1972-); Geophysical Magazine (1926-, annual); Oceanographical Magazine (1949-, annual)

Japan Polar Research Association

Address:	Hirakawa-cho 2-3-4, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0093
Telephone:	+81-3-3239-7615
Fax:	+81-3239-7617
Year of foundation:	1964
Activities:	Foundation providing grants-in-aid to scientists carrying out laboratory or field polar science, and for attendance at meetings relating to polar studies. Disseminates information through publications, exhibitions, lectures and meetings. Exchanges information with related organizations. Maintains Polar Information Office.
Publications:	Polar News (1965-, 2pa); maps and pamphlets; calendar (1980-).

Japan Whaling Association

Website:	www.whaling.jp/english
Address:	2-8-3 Higashi Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 10

Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (JARE)

Address:	Headquarters, c/o Ministry of Education, Science & Culture, 2-2 Kasumigaseki 3-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100
Activities:	National Antarctic operating agency providing logistical support to scientists and maintaining the all-year stations Asuka (71.32'S; 24.08'E) and Syowa (69.32'S; 39.35'E).
Publications:	Collected Reprints (1978-, annual); Data Reports (1968-); Scientific Reports: A. Aeronomy (1963-73), B. Meteorology (1969), C. Earth Sciences (1964-73), D. Oceanography (1964), E. Biology and Medical Science (?-71), F. Logistics (1964); Special Issues (1967-71).

Kokuritsu Kyokuchi Kenkyujyo] [National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR)]

	[National Institute of Polar Research (NIPR)]
Address:	9-10, Kaga 1-chome, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo 173-8515
Telephone:	+81-3-3962-4711
Fax:	+81-3-3962-2529
Year of foundation:	Originated in 1962 as the Polar Section (in 1970 re-titled the Polar Research Center) of the National Science Museum. Assumed its current name in 1973.
Activities:	The national research centre carrying out studies on upper atmospheric physics, meteorology, earth sciences, oceanography, biology, medicine, logistics and polar history in both polar regions, but especially Antarctica. Library. See also JARE [what is the exact relationship with JARE? Note different address] and the Arctic Environment Research Center.
Publications:	Antarctic Record [Nankyoku Shiryo] (1957-, 3pa); Catalog of scientific periodicals (1991); Memoirs. Series A - F (1963-86) [continued JARE Scientific Reports. Series A - F]; Proceedings (1987-, annual) [separate series for Antarctic Geosciences, Antarctic Meteorites, Polar Biology, Polar Meteorology and Glaciology, and Upper Atmosphere Physics]; Special Issues (1967-87). Map series: Antarctic Geological Map Series (1974-); Special Map Series (1984-).

Nagaoka Institute of Snow and Ice Studies (NSIS)

Address:	NIED, 187-16 Suyoshi, Nagaoka, Niigata 940
Fax:	+81-258-35-0020
Year of foundation:	1964
Activities:	One of two snow and ice branches of the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED).

National Committee for Polar Research

Address:	Science Council of Japan, 22-34 Roppongi 7, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106
E-mail:	shiraishi@nipr.ac.jp
Telephone:	+81-3-3403-6291
Fax:	+81-3-3403-1982
Year of foundation:	1955
Activities:	National Member of IASC and SCAR.
Publications:	Japanese Antarctic Research Report to SCAR (1957-, annual)

Nihon Geirui Kenkyusho [Institute of Cetacean Research]

	[Institute of Cetacean Research]
Website:	www.whalesci.org
Address:	Tokyo Suisan Bldg., 4-18 Toyomi-cho, Chuo-ku, 104-0055 Tokyo
Telephone:	+81-3-3536-6521
Fax:	+81-3-3536-6522
Year of foundation:	1988?
Activities:	Research centre for the study of whales and whaling. Replaced Whales Research Institute closed in 1987.
Publications:	Scientific Reports of Cetacean Research (1990-, annual) [continues Scientific Reports of the Whales Research Institute (1948-88, annual)]

Nihon Seppyo Gakkai [Japanese Society of Snow and Ice (JSSI)]

	[Japanese Society of Snow and Ice (JSSI)]
Address:	Belvedere Kudan Bldg., Room 207, 2-15-5 Fujimi, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo 102-0071.
Telephone:	+81-3-3261-2339
Fax:	+81-3-3262-1923
Year of foundation:	1939
Activities:	Organizes annual science meeting (held in October) and other conferences. See also Data Center for Glacier Research.
Publications:	Bulletin of Glacier Research (1983-); Seppyo (1939-, 4pa)

Nihon Yuki Kogakkai [Japan Society for Snow Engineering]

	[Japan Society for Snow Engineering]
Address:	Nihon Gakkai Jimu Senta, 16-9 Honkomagome 5-chome, Bunyo-ku, Tokyo 113-0021
Publications:	Journal of Snow Engineering of Japan (1985-, 4pa)

Niigata University

Website:	www.niigata-u.ac.jp/index-e.html
Address:	Research Institute for Hazards in Snowy Areas, Ikarashi, Niigata 950-2

Northern Regions Foundation

Address:	Northern Regions Center, North 3, West 7, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 060, Hokkaido
Year of foundation:	1978
Activities:	Solicits ideas for exchange programmes and awards grants to those conducting exchanges with other northern regions regarding lifestyle, culture, research, and other matters.

Okhotsk Sea & Cold Ocean Research Association

Address:	Sea Ice Research Laboratory, Hokkaido University, Minamigaoka 6-4-10, Mombetsu, Hokkaido 094
Telephone:	+81-1582-4-2111, ext. 344
Fax:	+81-1582-3-1833

Shinjo Branch of Snow and Ice Studies

Address:	NIED, Tokamachi, Shinjo-shi, Yamagata 996
Telephone:	+81-233-22-7550
Fax:	+1-233-22-7554
Year of foundation:	1969
Activities:	Conducts studies on snow and ice in order to gather information assisting in the prevention of snow disasters. Principal fields of studies include: 1. research on the physical properties of snow and ice and related phenomena; 2. geophysical aspects of snowcover; 3. engineering problems of snow and ice; 4. life science in snowy areas; 5. earth science of the cryosphere; and 6. data collection on destructive avalanches and others. One of two snow and ice branches of the National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Prevention (NIED).
Publications:	Report (1968-, 2pa); Technical Note (1967-)