Company Profile
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Japan WeatherAssociation

Head Office:Sunshine 60 Bldg. 55F, 3-1-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
170-6055, JapanMay, 1950
Telephone:(81-3)5958-8133
35,700,000.JPY
Telefax:(81-3)5958-8177
Ken HARUTA
E-mail:kaigai_jigyo@jwa.or.jp812 (as of July 1, 2020)
Website:https://www.jwa.or.jp/english/
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Ministry of the Environment (MOE), Ministry ofEconomy, Trade and Industry (METI), Local Public Entities in Japan
Electricity companies, Renewable Energy Generation companies, Railway operators, Highway operators, Port operators,
Shipping companies,Airline companies, TV/Newspaper companies

Providing Services
Japan Weather Association aims to contribute to the creation of a safe, secure, and comfortable society through meteorology/environment, disasterprevention, and information services. For this purpose, the JWA provides a variety of reliable services to customers based on its advanced andcomplex technology and knowledge. Through robust and highly-transparent management, the JWA aims to create profits and realize continuous
growth as a dynamic organization.
■ Social and Disaster Management Department - For a safer society –We are a one-stop center for solution services — ranging from investigation and analysis, system design and development to informationproviding services — in fields such as:l Disaster risk reduction and management of rivers, dams and erosion control systems,l Disaster prevention and mitigation plans for local municipalities and private enterprises,l Optimization and resilience management for transport infrastructure and distribution systems, andl Product demand forecasts through projects like; the “eco+logi” project.
■ Environment and Energy Department - For industrial development compatible with environmental sustainability
We provide optimum solutions on the basis of a wealth of experience to both the traditional and alternative energy-related businesses including
electric power companies, new electricity retailers like PPS (Power Producer and Supplier), gas companies, and power electronics manufacturers.
Some typical example solutions include:
l Providing assistance with the Environmental Impact Assessment processes in infrastructure construction projects like power plants, railways,and waste incineration plants.
l Air quality research and analysis such as PM2.5 concentration prediction, through modeling and analysis or atmospheric simulation.
■ Media and Consumer Services Department - For a definite technological foundation
We provide reliable weather- and disaster-related information in a timely manner through the mass media, including TV, radio and newspapers.
In addition, we convey weather information useful in daily life and seasonal event information to the public in an easy-to-understand manner via
various kinds of media, including our weather site ‘tenki.jp’, portal sites, mobile application services and digital signage.

Project Achievement / Technical Expertise
Renewable Energy (Solar / Wind):
JWA developed unique technologies to estimate
power potential and generation amount by solar
and wind power. For example our technologies
were used for studies in Nanpula(Mozambique) and other countries. We wereinvolved in the JICA ’ s project "Study on
Introduction and Dissemination of PV System forDeveloping Countries".

Global Environment (Climate Change / GlobalWarming): JWA boasts of a long-term
experience in the field of global environment.
For example, we wereinvolved in theintergovernmental project "IPCC working group
1 and 2 Secretariat in Japan" and the JICA'sproject "Support and Enhancement of Lowcarbonization and Adaptation Strategy inDeveloping Countries", etc.

Air Quality / Air Pollution: JWA has built its
experience in the field of air quality and air
pollution since 1960’s. This includes conducting
observations, analyses and simulations. The
JWA has implemented many EIAs since theestablishment of EIA system in Japan in 1970s.
We have utilized our experience for projects incountries such Ghana, Rwanda, etc.

Japan's ODA Consultant: The JWA is a pioneer
in consulting services for meteorological radarand other meteorological projects under Japan's
Grant Aid or Loan since 1980's. Some pastrecords are available in Mauritius, Pakistan,Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Mongolia, Vietnam
etc.

Contact
Overseas Business Section, Business Management Department

E-mail : kaigai_jigyo@jwa.or.jp
TEL: 81-3-5958-8133