NISTEP Ch. (official) 

This is the official channel of the National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP).

The National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP) is a national research institute established in accordance with the National Government Organization Act. Under the direct jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), it is engaged in the Japanese government’s science and technology policy planning process. It is expected to ascertain government needs, to collaborate and cooperate with government agencies, and to participate in the decision-making process.