1. University of Tokyo (UTokyo)
2. Kyoto University
3. Osaka University
4. Tohoku University
5. Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech)
6. Nagoya University
7. Hokkaido University
8. Kyushu University
9. Waseda University
10. Keio University
11. Tokyo University of Science (TUS)
12. Chiba University
13. Yokohama National University (YNU)
14. Gunma University
15. Hiroshima University
16. Shinshu University
17. Kanazawa University
18. Kobe University
19. Toyohashi University of Technology (TUT)
20. Nagaoka University of Technology (NUT)

1. The Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP): One of Japan’s largest scientific societies, covering applied physics, nanotechnology, and optoelectronics. Organizes major annual conferences and publishes high-impact journals.

2. The Ceramic Society of Japan (CerSJ): Focuses on ceramics, inorganic materials, and advanced functional materials. Active in nanoceramics, optical materials, and structural materials research.

3. The Chemical Society of Japan (CSJ): Covers all branches of chemistry including polymer science and nano-materials synthesis. Hosts major national conferences and supports industry–academia collaboration.

4. The Electrochemical Society of Japan (ECSJ): Specializes in energy materials, batteries, corrosion, and electrochemical nanotechnology. Publishes research and organizes prominent international meetings.

5. The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIM): Dedicated to metallurgy, alloys, structural materials, and materials design. Strong emphasis on nanoscale properties, microstructures, and materials reliability.

6. The Materials Research Society of Japan (MRS-J): Japan branch of the global MRS network, covering all areas of materials science. Promotes interdisciplinary research and international collaboration.

7. The Society of Polymer Science, Japan (SPSJ): Leading organization for polymer science and nanostructured polymer materials. Hosts annual symposia and publishes key polymer research journals.

8. The Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) – Materials Divisions: Supports research grants, fellowships, and materials science exchange programs. Central to strengthening Japan’s global research partnerships.

9. The Physical Society of Japan (JPS): Focuses on fundamental physics including condensed matter and nanophysics. Strong contributor to quantum materials and nanoscale phenomena research.

10. The Japan Society for Precision Engineering (JSPE): Active in micro/nano-fabrication, MEMS/NEMS, and advanced manufacturing. Connects academia and industry to develop cutting-edge fabrication technologies.

11. The Society of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (JSNN): Dedicated to nano-materials, nano-devices, and nano-bio applications. Organizes the Japan Nano Conference and fosters interdisciplinary nano research.

12. The Japanese Society for Biomaterials (JSB): Focuses on biomaterials, nanobiomaterials, medical polymers, and tissue engineering. Brings together materials scientists and medical researchers.

13. The Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy (JSPM): Covers powder materials, sintering, ceramics, and nanostructured alloys. Publishes journals and hosts major meetings on advanced powder technologies.

14. The Society of Chemical Engineers, Japan (SCEJ): Engages in process engineering, materials processing, and nano-scale manufacturing. Strong industrial ties with Japan’s chemical and materials sectors.

15. The Thin Film Society of Japan (TFSJ): Specializes in thin films, coatings, vapor deposition, and semiconductor materials. Widely engaged in nano-fabrication and surface engineering.

16. The Japan Photovoltaic Society (JPS): Focuses on solar materials, thin-film photovoltaics, and nano-structured energy materials. Active in promoting renewable energy technologies.

17. The Magnetics Society of Japan (MSJ): Covers magnetic materials, spintronics, and nano-magnetic devices. Publishes research and hosts symposia on advanced magnetic materials.

18. The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) – Materials Division: Covers mechanical behavior of materials, composites, and nano-mechanics. Supports technical committees and publishes high-impact materials research.

19. The Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry (JSAC): Focuses on analytical techniques essential for nanotechnology and materials characterization. Works closely with universities and industry on advanced instrumentation.

20. The Surface Science Society of Japan (SSSJ): Centers on surface chemistry, interfaces, catalysis, and nanostructured surfaces. Key society for materials characterization at the nanoscale.

1. RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) – Wako, Saitama
2. AIST – National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology – Tsukuba
3. NIMS – National Institute for Materials Science – Tsukuba
4. QST – National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
5. University of Tokyo – Institute of Engineering Innovation
6. Kyoto University – Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)
7. Tokyo Institute of Technology – Laboratory for Materials and Structures
8. Osaka University – Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research (SANKEN)
9. Tohoku University – Institute for Materials Research (IMR)
10. Tohoku University – Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR)
11. Nagoya University – Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability (IMaSS)
12. Kyushu University – International Institute for Carbon-Neutral Energy Research (I²CNER)
13. Hokkaido University – Research Center for Integrated Quantum Electronics (RCIQE)
14. Nagaoka University of Technology – Extreme Energy-Density Materials Lab
15. Toyohashi University of Technology – Electronics-Inspired Interdisciplinary Lab
16. Shinshu University – Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES)
17. Waseda University – Kagami Memorial Laboratory for Materials Science & Technology
18. Yokohama National University – Materials Science & Engineering Laboratories
19. Kanazawa University – Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI)
20. JAIST – Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology