JISNASJapan Intellectual Support Networkin Agricultural Sciences

http://jisnas.com

Purpose of establishment
Since its foundation on November 30, 2009, the Japan Intellectual Support Network in Agricultural Sciences (JISNAS) has made great
contributions in the field of agricultural sciences. It has promoted cooperation among universities and other higher educational
institutions that are committed to playing a part in international activities focused on agricultural education, research, and social
contribution. It has also served as a bridge between the educational institutions and international institutions/organizations based inJapan that specialize in agricultural research. The JISNAS is committed to further expanding its activities by involving a broader
range of international institutions.
In recent years, an increasing number of people, particularly those in emerging countries, have been seeking variety in food. As
an approach to sustainable food production aimed at achieving food security, nutritional improvement goals, and environmental
preservation, Field Science plays an increasingly important role in establishing a new technology by integrating the basic findingsthat have been accumulated in developed countries and adapting it for use in other regions in the world.
The actual sites in the world where agricultural, forestry, and fishery products are produced, on the other hand, are replete with'research seeds' that can reveal agricultural issues of a global scale and generate new academic knowledge. These are, in fact,
the sites where issues can be solved and basic research findings can be applied. Most importantly, they give us to not only develop
and try out the innovative approaches that are based on the integration of various agricultural disciplines but also educate and train
individuals to handle such innovations. Based on a clear understanding of the important roles played by such agricultural sites,
universities and other higher educational institutions are encouraged to accumulate and disseminate their knowledge andexperience in training young researchers and engineers, and to provide new insights into the field of agricultural science, which isby its nature a multidisciplinary academic field.
Through the promotion of international cooperation in agricultural education, research, and partnership, the JISNAS has not only
contributed greatly to successful human resource development in developing countries but also offered high-quality learning
opportunities to aspiring individuals in Japan who are willing to take part in international education, joint international research
efforts, and international partnership. These successes have strengthened the presence䚷䚷 of academic, research,and international
institutions of Japan in the international community.
We appreciate your kind understanding and support for our activities, and invite all aspiring individuals and organizations to join
us in our endeavor.
Akira Yamauchi Chair of the Steering Committee, JISNAS

Outline䚷㻌㻌㻌This network is called Japan Intellectual Support Network in Agricultural Sciences (JISNAS). Objectives of JISNAS are topromote cooperation among 1) universities that intend to participate in activities in international cooperation in terms ofeducation, research, social contribution etc., in agricultural sciences, and 2) universities and international agricultural research ties,
institutions. JISNAS aims to prepare structures of cooperation among members to promote international cooperation activities.
To achieve the objectives, JISNAS participates in the following activities in cooperation with Japanese/foreign universi
related
Ministries/government agencies, and international cooperation organizations:䚷䚷(1) Support international cooperation(2) Integrate and network dispersed knowledge and technologies (human resources)(3) Motivate researchers/faculty(4) Promote project entrustments through the network operation(5) Promote understanding of international cooperation activities by university faculty/staff and the general public(6) Participate in other activities to achieve the objectives of JISNAS

Organization Chart

Basic Image of JISNASJISNAS Activities (Committees)
Seminar and Symposium Committee
In collaboration with JICA, we hold the “JICA-JISNAS
Forum” to exchange opinions and discuss capacity
building, international cooperation efforts, andinternational collaborative research.

International Cooperation Committee
We deal with international cooperation projects,
mainly the strengthening of education and researchcapabilities at universities and research institutes indeveloping countries.
We have supported the Faculty of Agriculture,
University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka since 2022.
The JICA Co-Creation Program, “Development ofCore Agricultural Researchers for Rice Promotion in
Sub-Saharan Africa,” has been implemented incollaboration with our member universities since FY 2012.

Journal Committee
We have published a peer review journal “Journal ofInternational Cooperation for Agricultural Development(JICAD).” The editorial board consists of the members of
JISNAS. JICAD has published on J-STAGE as
an online journal.
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International Research Committee
We aim to promote cooperation for planning and theimplementation of international collaboration inagricultural research through our network activities.

Human Resources Development Committee
We have supported young researchers and students'
career advancement and recruitment. We share
information about career improvement and development
on JISNAS HP and the members' newsletter "JISNAS
News" as an electronic mailing list.
JISNAS HP http://jisnas.com

Network Offices
Executive Group Members (in random order)

Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences,
The University of Tokyo
Center for Global Initiatives, Tokyo University of Agriculture
Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering,Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Faculty of Agriculture, Niigata University
Institute of Oceanic Research and Development, Tokai University
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University
International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture(ICREA), Nagoya University
Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University
Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Economic Development Department, JICA
Japan International Research Center
for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)

Advisory Organizations

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scienceand Technology (MEXT)
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)

Steering Committee (in random order / elides the honorables)
Chair

Akira YAMAUCHI

Professor, Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences, Nagoya University

Vice Chair Satoshi ISHIKAWA

Professor, Institute of Oceanic Research and Development,
School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University

MemberMitsuo YAMAMOTO Associate Professor, Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences,

MemberMachito MIHARA

MemberKoki TOYOTA

MemberMemberChiharu NAKASHIMA Professor, Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University

Hideo HASEGAWA

MemberMotoki AKITSU
Ikuo MIYAJIMA
Ayumu OHSHIMA

MemberMiyuki IIYAMA

MemberHiroshi EHARA

MemberMemberThe University of Tokyo
Director, Professor, Center for Global Initiatives,
Tokyo University of Agriculture
Professor, Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering,Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
Professor, Faculty of Agriculture, Niigata University

Vice Dean, Professor, Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University

Director, Professor, Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Deputy Director General, Economic Development Department, JICA

Director, Research Strategy Office, Japan International Research Center
for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS)
Director, International Center for Research and Education in Agriculture(ICREA), Nagoya University

Members
࠙Individualsࠚࠉ138 members
࠙Organizationsࠚࠉ59 Organizations㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌㻌䠄As of May 2022䠅

Graduate School of Agriculture, Hokkaido University
Faculty of Agriculture, Yamaguchi University
Faculty of Agriculture, Shizuoka University
Wild Animal Medical Center, Rakuno Gakuen University
Faculty of Agriculture, Shinshu University
Joint Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Yamaguchi University
Faculty of Agriculture and Life Science, Hirosaki University Faculty of Textile Science and Technology,
Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University
Shinshu University Faculty of Agriculture and Marine Science, Kochi University
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tohoku University
Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University
Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences, Ehime University
Faculty of Agriculture, Yamagata University
Graduate School of Bioagricultural Sciences,
Faculty of Agriculture, Niigata University
Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Kyushu University
Nagoya University Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University
School of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University
Faculty of Agriculture, Saga University
International Center for Research and Education
College of Agriculture, Ibaraki University
inAgriculture(ICREA),
Nagoya University Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences,
Graduate School of Life and Environmental Sciences,
University of Tsukuba Faculty of Agriculture, Meijo University
Nagasaki University
Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki
Graduate School of Horticulture, Chiba University
Graduate School of Bioresources, Mie University
International Development Studies Program,
Faculty of Science, Kagoshima University
Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies,
Global Initiative Center, Kagoshima University
Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences,
Kyoto University Faculty of Agriculture, Kagoshima University
The University of Tokyo The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University
Faculty of Agriculture, University of the Ryukyus
Center for Global Initiatives, Tokyo University of Agriculture Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
Economic Development Department, JICA
Graduate School of Agriculture,
Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Agriculture, Kindai University
Tokyo University of Ariculture and Technology
J-FARD(Japan Forum on International Agricultural Research
Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Kobe University
Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems
for Sustainable Development)
Faculty of Agriculture, Okayama University
Engineering, Tokyo University of Ariculture and Technology
African Studies Group, Area Studies Center,
Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science,
School of Marine Life Science,
Okayama University
IDE-JETRO (Institute of Developing Economies,
Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
Graduate School of Biosphere Science, Hiroshima University
Japan External Trade Organization) (Observer)
College of Agriculture, Tamagawa University
Faculty of Agriculture, Tottori University
Osaka Industrial Business Support Dept.,
Faculty of Agriculture, Meiji University
Sumitomo Shoji Machinex Co.,Ltd.
Faculty of Life and Environmental Science,
School of Marine Science and Technology, Tokai University
Shimane University
Sasakawa Africa Association
Institute of Oceanic Research and Development,
Tokai University

International Partner Institutions

Wageningen University and Research [The Netherlands]

JISNAS Secretary Office
Executive Secretary
Hiroshi EHARA

Director, ICREA, Nagoya University＜Contact Us＞
Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, 464-8601, Japanin ICREA, Nagoya University
TEL: +81-52-788-6166 FAX: +81-52-789-4222
E-MAIL: jisnas@agr.nagoya-u.ac.jp
URL: http://jisnas.com
䠄Created in May 2022䠅