JIRCAS Report
Senior Researcher MAENO Kotaro Wins Grand Prize at the 2025 Science Journalist Awards
On July 5, 2025, at the Japan Press Center, Senior Researcher MAENO Kotaro (Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division) was awarded the Grand Prize at the 2025 Science Journalist Awards, hosted by the Japanese Association of Science and Technology Journalists, for his book “Taking on the Locust in Africa (バッタを倒すぜ アフリカで)” (published by Kobunsha Shinsho). A formal award ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion.
Senior Researcher MAENO Ould Koutaro Delivers Keynote Speech at the 65th Tohoku Union of Elementary School Principals Research Conference in Akita
On July 3–4, 2025, Senior Researcher MAENO Ould Koutaro from the Crop, Livestock and Environment Division delivered a keynote lecture at the 65th Tohoku Union of Elementary School Principals Research Conference Akita Meeting and the 2025 Akita Prefecture Elementary School Principals Research Conference, held at Akita Arts Theatre “Mille Has.” The event, organized by the Tohoku Union of Elementary School Principals, brought together approximately 900 elementary school principals from the six prefectures of the Tohoku region.
Future Science Talent Academy – 3rd Session: Technical Guidance on Blue Crab Aquaculture Research at Marine Science High School
On June 19 (Thursday) and 20 (Friday), 2025, the third session of the Future Science Talent Academy, organized by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS), was held at the Kanagawa Prefectural Marine Science High School. The school has been conducting student-led research for several years on seed production and land-based aquaculture of blue crabs (Portunidae). This session was held to support and enhance those efforts.
Participation in the FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference 2025
From June 16 to 18, 2025, the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) participated in the “FAO Global Agrifood Biotechnologies Conference” held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy. The theme of the conference was “Biotechnologies for a Sustainable Future.” Experts from around the world gathered to engage in active discussions on the latest technologies and applications in agriculture and the food sector.
Public Recruitment for a Research Coordinator
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is now recruiting a research coordinator.
This announcement aims to recruit an experienced researcher who will take charge of the core operations of the institute with a view to promoting its research activities.
Introduction of Palm Biomass Utilization Technology at IRENA Innovation Week 2025 Related Program: Environment
At the international conference "IRENA Innovation Week 2025," held in Bonn, Germany from June 10 to 13, 2025, Researcher UKE Ayaka from the Biological Resources and Post-harvest Division gave a presentation on Day 3 during the session titled "Innovative Business Models for Bioenergy in the Global South." She introduced new methods for utilizing agricultural biomass in Southeast Asia.
Public Recruitment for Fixed-term Researchers (Nurturing Young Researcher Category)
The Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) is now accepting applications for fixed-term employment of young researchers.
In order to facilitate further advancement in research activities that address global challenges, JIRCAS is offering fixed-term employment aimed at nurturing excellent and highly motivated young researchers to conduct research in the field of agriculture, forestry and fisheries.
First-Year Students from Tokyo Metropolitan High School of Science and Technology Visit JIRCAS
On May 29, 2025 （Thursday）, 31 first-year students from the Tokyo Metropolitan High School of Science and Technology visited JIRCAS as part of their "Tsukuba Science Tour."
Officials from the Forestry Agency's International Division Visit JIRCAS, Exchange Views on Tropical Forestry Projects and Future Collaboration
On May 22, 2025, four officials from the Forestry Agency's Overseas Timber Trade Policy Office and International Forestry Cooperation Office—including Assistant Directors HONDA Tomoyuki Honda and TABATA Akiko—visited JIRCAS.