Research, Specimens, and Materials TOP
Research, Specimens, and Materials at the Kahaku
The National Museum of Nature and Science is a national comprehensive science museum focused on Japan's natural history and the history of science and technology. Research, specimens, and materials in diverse fields such as zoology, botany, geology and paleontology,
anthropology, and science form the core of the museum's work.
Research Activities
As a research institution for Japan's natural history and the history of science and technology, the National Museum of Nature and Science conducts research in a wide variety of fields.
PickUp Science (Japanese)
This section introduces the latest science news currently in the spotlight, selected for their relevance to the Museum's research.
Laboratory Column (Japanese)
In this column, Kahaku's researchers offer easy-to-understand explanations of their work, a behind-the-scenes look at their research activities, and a variety of other science-related topics.
Research Facilities
In addition to its Ueno Main Building, the National Museum of Nature and Science also has research facilities in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, known as the “Tsukuba Research Departments.” Additionally, parts of the Tsukuba Botanical Garden and the Affiliated Nature Education Garden are also open to the public.
About Our Research Departments
There are four research divisions, three centers, and a research materials library dedicated to research in natural history and the history of science and technology.
About Our Researchers
The National Museum of Nature and Science employs researchers specializing in natural history and the history of science and technology, and conducts surveys and research in collaboration with various institutions.
- List of Researchers
- Researcher Profiles: Department of Zoology
- Researcher Profiles: Department of Botany
- Researcher Profiles: Department of Paleontology and Anthropology
- Researcher Profiles: Department of Science
- Researcher Profiles: Center for Collections
- Researcher Profiles: Center for the History of Japanese Industrial Technology
- Researcher Profiles: Tsukuba Botanical Garden
Symposiums / Conferences
As part of our research activities, we host symposiums and conferences. It serves as an important forum for sharing and discussing the latest scientific findings and insights.
Database of Specimens and Materials
This page introduces the National Museum of Nature and Science's database of specimens and materials.
Scientific Publications
To disseminate research findings related to natural history and the history of science and technology, the National Museum of Nature and Science publishes the “Bulletin of the National Museum of Nature and Science,” “National Museum of Nature and Science
Monographs,” and “Memoirs of the National Museum of Nature and Science.”
