Exhibitors①

Katsujima Co., Ltd.

Address	125-0063 4-16-18 Shiratori, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
TEL	03-3603-7111
FAX	03-3603-7180
Web site, SNS	https://www.katsujima.co.jp

JAXA Earth Observation Research Center

JAXA Earth Observation Research Center (EORC) conducts calibration & validation of satellite data, and the Earth science research and application research using these data.

EORC conducts research in the field of Earth science such as global climate change, water cycle, atmospheric environment and crustal movements, using satellite data while developing calibration & validation and analysis methods to improve data accuracy of sensors onboard Earth observation satellites.

▼ Websites ▼ Research Projects ▼ Recruitment

Websites

We introduce our activities on the following web sites.

Earth-graphy (All about JAXA's Earth Observations)

Satellite Navigator

Follow our SNS! Get the latest information. (Japanese only)

X (Twitter)
JAXA Satellite Navigator

YouTube
JAXA Satnavi Channel

LINE Stickers
JAXA Earth Observing Satellite Stickers

JAXA Earth API allows you to easily access satellite data in Python or JavaScript code. Please see the website below for details.

Research Projects

These studies are carried out in each research project, specialized for each satellite and sensor, as well as in cooperation with the combined use of satellite data and models. The results are reflected in the future development of satellites.

ALOS Research and Application Project conducts the Earth science / application research using Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and high-resolution optical sensors onboard the "DAICHI" (ALOS) series satellites. ALOS Research and Application Project

GPM project conducts the Earth science / application research and calibration & validation in the field of precipitation and water cycle using the precipitation radar onboard earth observation satellites. The precipitation radar enables observation of three-dimensional structure of rain and snow. GPM Project

GCOM-W project conducts the Earth science / application research and calibration & validation activities related to climate and water cycle variations using the Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer (AMSR) series. GCOM-W Project

AMSR Series

GCOM-C project conducts the Earth science / application research and calibration & validation related to climate change using the Second generation GLobal Imager (SGLI) onboard Earth observation satellite "SHIKISAI" (GCOM-C). GCOM-C Project

GOSAT project conducts research and development and data calibration & validation by using sensors onboard the "IBUKI" (GOSAT) series satellites for observing greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane) which are the causes of global warming. GOSAT Project

EarthCARE is an Earth observation satellite mission developed jointly by Japan and Europe. It is expected that the mission will improve the numerical climate model and contribute to improving the accuracy of climate change prediction. EarthCARE Project

Recruitment (As of May 2024)

Currently, EORC is recruiting invited personnel (fixed-term staff) in each research field of ALOS-2, GCOM-C, GOSAT, AMSR, EarthCARE and Water Cycle. Invited Personnel Recruitment (Japanese site only)

JAXA Employment Opportunities (English site)

National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience

　Protecting people’s lives and properties from natural disasters is a critical issue. NIED conducts comprehensive research on "mitigation of earthquake disasters" and "societal and political issues on disaster risk reduction, such as for volcano, meteorological, landslide, and snow and ice disasters".

Welcome to NIED virtual booth!

　In this virtual booth, we introduce NIED's researches for disaster risk reduction and mitigation, and NIED Observation Network for Earthquake,Tsunami and Volcano "MOWLAS:Monitoring of Waves on Land and Seafloor".

NIED VR Booth

Please take a look at the observation data to see how seismic waves travel

Address	305-0006 3-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 305-0006, JAPAN
TEL	029-851-1611
FAX	029-851-3246
Web site, SNS	https://www.bosai.go.jp/e/

NV5 GEOSPATIAL SOLUTIONS K.K.

Web site, SNS	http://www.nv5geospatialsoftware.com/

LightStone Corp.

We are distributor of computer software for scientific research.
Providing fully user support from 1995.

Groundwater Modeling System GMS
Surface-water Modeling System SMS
Watershed Modeling System WMS

◆Groundwater flow, coastal & riverine environments and hydrologic simulations
◆Create 3D models with speedy & simplicity user interface
◆Simulations for flood hazard, contamination & transport, well management, coastal sediments and so on.
◆Dedication to MODFLOW support

GMS解析例

Catalog (PDF)

Create Professional Maps/Graphs for Your Field
Surfer/Grapher

Surfer
◆Create Contour Maps, 3D Suffuse, Grid Value and other type of maps
◆Grid data with certainty
◆Work seamlessly with all coordinate systems

Surferマッピング例

Grapher
◆high-quality 2D/3D graphing tools

Grapher作図例

The Ultimate Software for Graphing & Analysis
OriginPro

◆Import, graph, explore, analyze and interpret your data
◆Curve fitting, FFT and other powerful analysis & statistics tools

Originで作成できるグラフの例

Catalog (PDF, 17MB)

Image Analysis Software
MIPAR

◆Significantly faster and with much less user variability than hand analysis
◆With greater accuracy than other automated solutions
◆With built-in supervision over your results

MIPAR解析例

Catalog(PDF)

Complete XRD Analysis JADE
Phase Identification & Quantitation PDF-4/PDF-2

◆Whole Pattern Fitting + Rietveld
◆Simulation and Visualization
◆Cluster Analysis

JADE

Statistical software for data science
Stata

◆Fast. Accurate. Easy to use. Stata is a complete, integrated software package that provides all your data science needs—data manipulation, visualization, statistics, and automated reporting.
◆Broad suite of statistical features and graphs
◆Lots of documentation – over 18,000 pages in 35 volumes. Everything is available right within Stata.

カプランマイヤー

Catalog(PDF)

Address	101-0031 2-5-12 Higashi-kanda, Ryukakusan Bldg. 7th floor, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
TEL	0338645211
Web site, SNS	https://www.lightstone.co.jp/

Department of Earth and Planetary Science, The University of Tokyo

Newtech Co.,Ltd.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation

【Exhibit Details】
The flow imaging microscope FlowCam8000, which will be exhibited this time, is a digital imaging microscope,
It combines the advantages of flow cytometry and microscopy in one instrument. It counts and analyzes tens of thousands of particles per minute, and can measure and analyze particles that cannot be observed with the naked eye with high image quality. It supports particle sizes of 2μm~1mm.

The FlowCam series is the world's first particle analyzer that uses flow imaging technology to automatically measure the size and shape of fine particles (including more than 40 features) in liquids. The FlowCam series continues to lead the way in particle analysis using flow imaging microscopy.
At the exhibition, we will introduce the actual equipment with a demonstration. Please stop by our booth.

【Business Activities】
This project supports people's lives and protects their health and safety.
In addition to pharmaceuticals and medical care, Yokogawa contributes to the supply of safe water and food that everyone can eat with peace of mind. We aim to improve the productivity of the entire value chain in the pharmaceutical and food fields by supporting the creation of new products and the innovation of production processes with the sensing and control technologies that we have cultivated over many years, including in other fields.

Address	180-8750 2-9-32 Nakamachi, Musashino-shi, Tokyo
Web site, SNS	https://www.yokogawa.com/us/solutions/products-and-services/life-science/

Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI)

Earth-Life Science Institute — Search for the Origin of Earth and Life

The Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) of Tokyo Institute of Technology, established in 2012, is a member of research centers of the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) program of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology (MEXT). ELSI’s mission is to discover the “origins of the Earth and life” through an integrated interdisciplinary approach that brings together top-level domestic and international researchers in fields such as Earth science, life science, and planetary science. ELSI investigates questions such as how Earth formed in the solar system, how life originated on Earth, and how life and the Earth arrived at their present forms. Furthermore, ELSI also considers how life might exist in other planetary systems based on this understanding of how Earth and life on Earth originated.

ELSI Graduate Course

[Introduction to the Graduate Programme in Earth-Life Science]

In April 2022, ELSI established a new graduate programme in Earth-Life Science. This is one of the few integrated five-year Masters-PhD programmes provided fully in English in Japan. Students will receive both a Master’s degree and a PhD degree upon completion (upon completion of both a Master’s and PhD dissertation and defence in the second year and fifth years, respectively). ELSI has a target to accept up to 10 students per year (~5 Japanese, 5 international1) with financial support available (vide infra). Students will be affiliated with and formally supervised an ELSI Principal Investigator2 (PI) from one of the following departments:

-Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS)
-Department of Life Science and Technology (LST)
-Department of Chemical Science and Engineering (CSE)

For more information please visit ELSI Graduate Course website.

Explanation of ELSI and ELSI courses by video

Introduction to ELSI by WPI

Materials from a recently held information session

Address	152-8550 2-12-1-, Ookayama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
TEL	03-5734-3163
Web site, SNS	https://www.elsi.jp/en/

Tokyo Geographical Society

What is TGS (Tokyo Geographical Society)?

The Tokyo Geographical Society (TGS) founded in 1879 is a long-established Japanese academic society. In 2024, its membership totaled approximately 700 professionals, comprising scientists, teachers, and engineers, active in fields including geology, mineralogy, geography, geophysics, and geochemistry. The founding concept of the Society is to contribute to the advancement of the geosciences over a wide range of related fields encompassing the natural and social sciences, humanities, and engineering, and to promote the public dissemination of research results in the geosciences.

Although we have no regular meetings for presenting research papers as usual academic societies, we have continued to carry out a wide range of activities enhancing public interests in geoscience since the TGS establishment in 1879 as below:
1. Enhancing public awareness on geosciences
1) Scientific lectures, excursion and geotours
2) Collecting books and literature related to geosciences and compiling the history of geosciences
3) Introduction of geo-experts among the society members to the public as lecturers, committee members, geotour guides, etc.
4) Cooperation and contact with related academic societies
5) Publicity activities through website

2. Publishing and distribution of geoscience journals and publications
1) Editing and publishing the official journal: Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi)
2) Distribution and selling publications of the society
3. Grant and award programs for researches and outreach activities
1) Grants for geoscience researches, international geoscience meetings, and outreach activities and publications
2) Awards for individuals and groups within Japan and abroad, who are significantly contributing to the development and dissemination of geoscience.

History of Tokyo Geographical Society

Soon after the Meiji Restoration in 1868, four diplomatic and cultural envoys—statesmen and scholars Hiromoto Watanabe (1848–1901), Takeaki Enomoto (1836–1908), Naohiro Nabeshima (1846–1921), and Moriyoshi Nagaoka (1842–1906)—were dispatched on missions to countries in West Europe and Russia. They all came to realize the important roles the geosciences played in the development of these advanced nations. Having joined Royal Geographical Societies in Vienna, London, and St. Petersburg during their stays in Europe, and they felt there was a strong need to establish a similar society in Japan. Upon returning to Japan, they founded the Tokyo Geographical Society on April 18, 1879. Modeled after the Geographical Society of London (the Royal Geographical Society), its purpose was to contribute to the modernization of Japan. Imperial Prince Yoshihisa Kitashirakawa (1847–1895) accepted an invitation to be the first president.
Initially, members consisted of members of the imperial families, aristocrats, politicians, diplomats, and military officers. Later, geoscience experts became leading members of the society, reflecting a gradual increase in the number of geoscientists in Japan. Since the 1970s, geoscientists have served as presidents of the society.

Poster on “Foundation of the Tokyo Geographical Society” is displayed in the Exhibition Hall (Booth A13).

Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi)

The publication of the Society at the time of its founding, the Report of the Tokyo Geographical Society, was succeeded by the Journal of Geography (Chigaku Zasshi), which was first issued in 1889. Six issues a year volume since 2013, the latest issues, including papers in press, and editorial and submission guides, can be accessed at the journal website of TGS. All issues and papers since 1889 are archived on J-STAGE. The number of papers downloaded each month in recent years has exceeded tens of thousands, indicating the high degree of recognition our official journal enjoys in the geoscience community.

Special issues on themes of particular interest to geoscientists, including natural and human geography, focus mainly on the Japanese archipelago and the Asian region as a whole. Distinguished geoscientists engaged in a wide range of fields provide valuable review papers summarizing the frontiers of their research. Published in color, examples of recent issues are shown below.

Public Lectures and Geoscience Club

Open scientific lectures are held regularly in spring and autumn, together with special lectures when appropriate. Geo-experts give easy-to-understand explanations on topics of broad interest to the general public, such as natural hazards, climate change, and natural resources, as well as interdisciplinary issues. Announcements, abstracts, reports, and materials related to the lectures are available on the TGS website (Lectures and Geoscience Club) and in Journal of Geography.

The Geoscience Club is a bi/tri-monthly lecture event designed to promote the geosciences, as well as to serve a social function for members and guests. Geoscientists engaged in first-rate research are invited to present state-of-the-art research results in a relaxed, salon-like atmosphere at the auditorium of the Chigaku Kaikan (TGS-owned building). This series of lecture events has been held since 1961.
Geoscience Club and scientific lectures are open to the general public and do not require pre-registration.
We will announce the schedules on the TGS website (Lectures and Geoscience Club page), so please feel free to attend.

Geotours and Excursions

The Society conducts geo-tours and field trips once or twice a year in Japan and overseas for the Society members and the general public.
In the case of domestic tours lasting one-day or a few days, experts who are familiar with the nature and history of areas visited act as guidesf and provide detailed and easy-to-understand explanations of geosites and important related issues.
The Society organizes oversea field trips of a few days to one week once a year, which include visits to prominent geosites, natural museums, and geologically important sites.

Information and reports on geotours and field trips are posted on the TGS website (News/Geotours and Field Trips page) and in the Journal of Geography.

Grants for Research and Outreach Publication

We established the following grant system for members and those introduced by our members.
1) Grants for geoscience surveys and research (including educational methods and dissemination research) for up to 10 projects a year
2) Grants for holding international research geoscience meetings in Japan, for one to three projects a year
3) Grants for publication activities to promote an understanding of various geoscience phenomena related to geoparks and natural heritage sites in Japan, for one to two projects a year
4) Grants for outreach activities to promote an understanding of various geoscience and geography in high school clubs, for one to two projects a year since 2024
5) Grants for outreach activities to promote an understanding of various geoscience and geography education in high schools, for one to two projects a year since 2024
6) Emergency Research and Survey Grants 2024 for Noto Peninsula Earthquake of January 2024 for a few projects

Awards

The Society honors individuals and groups both in Japan and overseas who contribute significantly to the development and dissemination of the geosciences with two awards: the Medal of the Tokyo Geographical Society and the Distinguished Service Award for Geoscience Dissemination.
A list of award recipients is available on the TGS website (Award Recipients).

Address	102-0084 Chigaku Kaikan Building, 12-2 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0084 Japan
TEL	03-3261-0809
FAX	03-3263-0257
Web site, SNS	http://www.geog.or.jp/english.html

Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University

◆Institute for Planetary Materials

Since the establishment of its predecessor department in 1985, Institute for Planetary Materials, Okayama University, located in Misasa, Tottori Prefecture, a famous hot spring resort, has evolved from materials science of the Earth's interior to broader materials science research on the planets, the universe, and the origin of life. We have developed high-pressure and high-temperature experimental techniques that continuously reproduce the temperature and pressure conditions from the Earth's surface to the Earth's core, as well as analytical chemistry techniques that analyze major and trace elements, isotopic compositions, and dating of inorganic materials on a seamless scale, leading the materials science of the Earth and planets. The Institute provides researchers and students from Japan and abroad with opportunities to use these research techniques and instrumental infrastructure as a joint research center, and plays a role in promoting empirical materials science research. The center has also developed the Misasa International Internship Program for undergraduate and master's students, a unique five-year doctoral course that allows students to pursue research in depth, and a "Super Technician System" that aims to create various career paths for researchers with doctoral degrees, and has made steady progress in fostering the next generation of research personnel. We are steadily achieving results in fostering the next generation of research human resources.
For more information about the Institute and its faculty members, please refer to the Institute's webpage.

◆Organization and Research Activities

Division for Planetary Materials Experimental Physics
The aim of this division is to elucidate the structure and physical properties of terrestrial and planetary materials by experimental and computational methods, and to elucidate the internal structure, dynamics, and evolutionary processes of the Earth and planets. Our approaches include the development of ultrahigh-pressure generation techniques, large-volume high-pressure generation techniques, high-pressure and high-temperature in-situ physical property measurement methods, atomic-level structural analysis of materials, and first-principles calculations for physicochemical understanding.

Division of Planetary Materials Analytical Chemistry
Our objective is to understand the origin, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth and planets based on high-precision quantitative analysis, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopic analysis of terrestrial and extraterrestrial materials. To conduct these studies, we are developing comprehensive and advanced analytical methods and constructing a "Comprehensive Analysis System for Earth and Planetary Materials (CASTEM24remote)," which integrates different analytical instruments that can be operated remotely from outside the institute.

Division of Planetary Surface Environment Science
This division was established this year with the goal of exploring the evolution of Earth's and other planetary surface environments from historical to future perspectives. We examine a range of phenomena, from large-scale geological and geomorphological processes on planetary surfaces to water-rock interactions at the molecular level, utilizing simulation experiments in space chambers, remote sensing technologies and terrestrial analogues. Beyond fundamental research, we are committed to conducting studies that support global environmental preservation and practical research aimed at future human colonization of extraterrestrial planets.

◆Joint Usage / Research Center

　The Institute for Planetary Materials (IPM) is recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as a Joint Usage/Collaborative Research Center ("Planetary Materials Science Center" from FY2022) and provides domestic and international researchers and students with opportunities to use its experimental and research facilities and the associated technology and knowledge. The institute also promotes empirical materials science research using methods such as chemical analysis, dating, and structural analysis of materials. If you are interested, please refer to the following link. Applications are accepted once a year, but applications are also accepted at any time. After the coronal disaster, we can also conduct experiments and measurements on your behalf in some cases, so please contact us for more information. https://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/public_html/jointuse/index_E.php

◆Graduate school

The Planetary Material Science Course of the Earth Environment and Life Science Degree Program at Okayama University has been established for graduate student study at the Institute, and offers three educational programs: the Master's Course, the Doctoral Course, and the Blue Planets Special Course. Graduate students who enroll in the "Blue Planets Special Course" will receive consistent education with a standard completion period of five years. In the Blue Planets Special Course, graduate students from other research fields can receive a systematic education in planetary material science through a planned five-year curriculum. If the student is judged to have outstanding ability, he/she can obtain a doctoral degree in three years, which is the minimum time required to obtain a doctoral degree. Graduate students studying at the Institute are also supported by a unique scholarship and research assistantship. With many researchers and students from abroad, students can concentrate on their research in an international environment.

◆Misasa International Student Intern Program（MISIP）

An internship program using the Institute's facilities is offered to 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students and master's students for six weeks every July and August. Students can participate in research projects under the guidance of our researchers using a variety of experimental and analytical equipment, and experience advanced research. Although we have already closed applications for this year, we plan to continue this program next year, so please consider applying if you are interested. https://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/public_html/MISIP/index.php

◆IPM News Letter (downloadable pdf)

IPM News Letter is available at the JpGU on-site booth. It can also be downloaded from the Institute's website.

◆Exhibition room

Recently, we built an exhibition room to explain our research activities. It is still under construction, but for example, you can experience the high-pressure ice, observation of rock thin sections using a polarizing microscope, observation of radiation using cloud chamber, and interactive play with a sand box using augmented reality etc. are available.

Address	682-0193 827 Yamada, Misasa, Tottori 682-0193, Japan
TEL	0858-43-1215
FAX	0858-43-2184
Web site, SNS	https://www.misasa.okayama-u.ac.jp/eng/

Geosys, Inc.

Address	112-0012 1-5-18, otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo JAPAN
TEL	03-5940-5952
Web site, SNS	https://www.geosys.co.jp/

hakusan

Address	183-0023 KDX Fuchu Building 8F,1-40,Miyamachi,Fuchu-shi,Tokyo
TEL	042-333-0080
FAX	042-333-0096
Web site, SNS	https://www.hakusan.co.jp/english/

RIHN

"RIHN Library" RIHN's research activities and results

RIHN promotes "Human and Environmental Studies" as a form of comprehensive knowledge, including interdisciplinary research that combines the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as a transdisciplinary approach that aims to solve problems in collaboration with society.

Web site, SNS	https://www.chikyu.ac.jp/rihn_e/

Earth Scientific Drilling Booth

Tohoku University & JAMSTEC Advanced Institute for Marine Ecosystem Change (WPI-AIMEC)

Web site, SNS	https://wpi-aimec.jp/en/

MEIJI TECHNO CO.,LTD.

Web site, SNS	https://www.meijitechno.com/