Technology of Japan

Introduction

The postwar development of science and technology in Japan is considered to depend chiefly upon introduction of advanced science and technology from the United States and Europe . Nevertheless , Japan made effort to develop its own science and technology , chiefly in the industrial sector , and other sector . This study traces Japan 's own achievement in its effort to develop science and technology and attempts to clarify the features of Japan 's postwar scientific and technological developments thereby endeavoring to find a clue to the promotion of innovative research and development in

Japan

Japanese government have played important role in further advancement of science and technology . Iwao Matsuda , Japanese Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Minister of State for Information Technology declared that the entire Japanese government is committed to strengthening science and technology . The science and technology budget has grown faster than any other part of the budget , despite the severe fiscal conditions that constrain government initiatives overall

The latest science and technology plan , which covers the five years ending in 2010 and contemplates a budget of ?25 trillion , or some 208 billion , is founded on two central principles , Mr . Matsuda observed First , there must be public support for science and technology by the same token , science and technology must be accountable to the public and must return benefits to society that are clearly communicated and understood . Second , programs in this area must nurture Japan 's human resources , stimulating researchers to think creatively and to flourish in competition with one another . In addition the huge budget also contribute broadly to the promotion of science and technology , such expenditures for the university research , and expenditures for national research institutes , subsidies relating to research and development and expenditures for administrating grants

Japan 's Science and Technology Policy

Within the government , the organization of MEXT (Ministry of Education Culture , Sports , Science and Technology ) is primarily responsible for research and development . Based on the Science and Technology Basic Plan formulated at the end of March 2001 , MEXT promotes comprehensive research and development in to accomplish the highest creative achievements worldwide comparisons by nurturing the merits of science technology and scientific research and by seeking harmony and balance between science and technology on the one hand and scientific research on the other

Through the reorganization of central government ministries implemented on January 06 , 2001 , the council for science and technology policy was established within the cabinet office . This council discusses comprehensive national measures and other issues concerning science and technology . This reorganization significantly strengthens Japan 's science and technology administrative system . For examples , it promotes amalgamation and cooperation between science and technology on the other hand and scientific research on the other hand by integrating the Science and Technology Agency and The Ministry of Education , Science Sports , and Culture

While the Council for Science and Technology Policy makes policies on a comprehensive strategy and allocation of resources concerning science and technology of the Japanese government as a whole , MEXT is primarily responsible...