- Japan Pharmaceutical Association - http://www.nichiyaku.or.jp/index_e.html
Association of major Japanese drug companies, with description of business and history of the association.
- Japanese Psycological Association - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jpa/index-e.html
Promotes psychological research and represents Japan in international organizations like the International Union of Psychological Science. Also serves the general public by disseminating psychological knowledge and skills.
- Japan Society of Developmental Psychology - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jsdp/
Promotes knowledge and techniques for specialists in developmental research, to advancem practical activities and research relevant to developmental psychology and related fields.
- The Japan Pediatric Society - http://www.jpeds.or.jp/english/
Established in 1896. With history, departments and offices, journal, annual meetings, and announcements.
- The Japanese Dermatological Association - http://www.dermatol.or.jp/english/history.html
Organization to enhance research, education and the clinical practice of dermatology. With journal, meetings, works and projects, and organizational structure.
- The Japan Lung Cancer Society - http://www.haigan.gr.jp/e/
Aims at promoting diverse research on lung cancer and its related fields, as well as helping to diffuse knowledge and understanding of the disease to the public. Holds meetings, publishes journal, and conducts research. With around 6600 regular members.
- Japan Medical Association (JMA) - http://www.med.or.jp/english/
First established in 1916 as a professional society to promote health policies and physician autonomy essential to protect the public. With a membership of 157,000 that aims to improve medical ethics, and education.
- Japan Prosthodontic Society (JPS) - http://wwwsoc.nii.ac.jp/jpds/
Promotes the science and art of prosthodontics and other related dentistry, to seek improvement in health sciences, and to enhance public health through the advancement of prosthodontics.
- Japan Public Health Association - http://www.jpha.or.jp/jpha/english/
With information on national events, training courses, surveys, international activities, and reports.
- Japan Society of Clinical Oncology - http://jsco.umin.ac.jp/english/
Works for communication, cooperation and promotion of research concerning prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. With membership information, rules and bylaws, meetings and publications. Based in Kyoto.
- Japanese Association of Medical Sciences (JAMS) - http://www.med.or.jp/jams/english/activities/outline.html
Contributes to the improvement of medical science and care through the research and development of science and technology in the field of medicine. Comprised of 95 specialist medical societies.
- The Japanese Circulation Society - http://www.j-circ.or.jp/
Promotes basic and clinical research activities and education in the scientific field of the circulatory organ system. through meetings, journal,research, awarding achievements, and cooperating with associations in related fields.
- Japanese Gastric Cancer Association (JGCA) - http://www.jgca.jp/
Established in 1962 to promote basic and clinical research on gastric cancer. With invitation to non-Japanese to join and submit research papers.
- The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) - http://www.joa.or.jp/english/english_frame.html
Founded in 1926, the JOA promotes research and partnerships in orthopedic specialties while providing information to the public about the science of orthopedics.
- The Journal of the Japanese Breast Cancer Society - http://www.jbcs.gr.jp/breast/breast_s.html
Deals with clincial, epidemiological studies and laboratory investigations concerning breast cancer and related diseases. With overview of orgaznization and instructions for publishing research.
- Societas Neurologica Japonica - http://www.neurology-jp.org/en/
Oldest medical society for neurologists in Japan with more than 9000 members. Includes guide to its journal and meetings.
- Japanese Red Cross Society - http://www.jrc.or.jp/
Describes national and international education, safety, medical, welfare, and disaster relief services, information about history, finances, programs, and administration. Site in Japanese and English.
- Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association - http://www.jatahq.org/tel.consultation/telconsult%20.htm
Services include information about the disease itself, referrals to doctors and hospitals, plus its treatment and medical expenses.
- Japan Association of Medical Technologists - http://www.jamt.or.jp/
Aims to advance the study and development of technical skills of medical laboratory technologists, as well as improve health care and public health, thereby contribute to maintenance and improvement of the health of the Japanese nation.
- Japan Cancer Society - http://www.jcancer.jp/
Created to advance the movement to bring cancer under control and to keep cancer deaths to a minimum through healthier diets and lifestyles, and through early detection and treatment.
- Japanese Foundation for AIDS Prevention - http://www.jfap.or.jp/
Disseminates knowledge on AIDS prevention, assists studies for prevention and treatment, and conducts international exchanges of information on AIDS to enhance public health and welfare.
- Japanese Nursing Association - http://www.nurse.or.jp/jna/
Offers news, newsletter, and organizational information. In English and Japanese.
- Japanese Physical Therapy Association - http://www.ne.jp/asahi/jpta/international/
A national professional organization whose objectives are to foster status, ethics, and science skill of physical therapist, to popularise physical therapy in Japan, and to contribute to the advancement in a national health.
- Japan International Medical Technology Foundation - http://www.jimtef.or.jp/
Contributes to the improvement of human welfare through international exchanges related to medical technology, enhancing understanding among medical professionals, and promotion of international collaboration and the development of medical technology.
- The Aozora Foundation - http://www.aozora.or.jp/NewEnglish/eindex.htm
Created to assist victims of pollution by using the courts to demonstrate the responsibility of the national government and highway corporations.
- The Japanese Society of Nephrology (JSN) - http://www.jsn.or.jp/
Organization that promotes research and advancement of knowledge in the field of clinical nephrology (kidney related diseases). With meetings, journal, and links.
- Japan Surgical Society - http://www.jssoc.or.jp/
With guide to its journal, congress, and associated institutes.
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