The Science Council of Japan (SCJ) was established in January 1949. Although under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister, it operates independently of the government. The SCJ, which represents some 790,000 scientists, has 210 members and roughly 2,000 associate members. Its primary functions are to: make policy recommendations and deliberate on scientific issues; coordinate the scientific community; promote international exchanges in the scientific field; and communicate with society at large.

The SCJ also organizes and supports scientific conferences in Japan, affiliates to international organizations, and sends delegates to international meetings.

President:
Professor Ichiro Kanazawa

Vice President:
Professor Norihisa Doi
email: doi@doi.ics.keio.ac.jp

IAP Contact Person:
Ms. Yuki Sugawara
Mr. Rusae Tamiya
emails: yuki.sugawara@cao.go.jp, fusae.tamiya@cao.go.jp