Nature Index 2019 Japan

The country hopes building connections with overseas researchers will help lift its research performance.

Insular institutions seek ways to better accommodate international research partners.

Six scientists whose transformative work reaches across borders.

The vast gender gap in Japanese science has leading women researchers calling for change.

Academia and industry in Japan remain disconnected, despite efforts to bring them together.

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Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences is a hub for Japanese drug discovery, particularly for rare diseases overlooked by the pharmaceutical industry.

Waseda University’s joint appointment system brings together the world’s top researchers to amplify its teaching and research impact.

Janssen Japan is looking to Japan’s rich academic knowledge base, and investing in long-term drug development partnerships, as the face of R&&D changes.

From robotic exoskeletons to sleep disorder technology, the University of Tsukuba is at the forefront of private enterprise partnerships to produce successful start-ups.