Contact Us

Contact us as follows depending on the content of your inquiry below.
* Exclude spaces and brackets within email address provided when contacting.

1. Requests for an Interview

Email (international [@] nies.go.jp) with the following information for an interview request to our researchers.

  1. Interviewer's name and affiliation
  2. Purpose
  3. Desired interviewee(s)
  4. Desired date and time
  5. Duration of interview
  6. Response deadline, if any
  7. Preferred interview format (email, phone, online, in-person)
  8. Date of publication or broadcast

2. Requests for Printed Publications

A variety of publications are available on our website, which can be downloaded in PDF format. All research reports are also available for viewing in our library, although duplication service is not provided. Requests for printed reports will be available for distribution depending on their being in stock. While the reports themselves are complimentary, mailing costs will be covered by the individual requesting them.

To request printed publications, email (int-pub [@] nies.go.jp) with the following information.

  1. Requesting individual’s full name and affiliation name
  2. Desired materials (URL, publication title, page, figure number, etc.)
  3. Name of media outlet for use or publication
  4. Purpose and method of use or publication
  5. Response due date for availability
  6. Desired credit* (e.g. Provided by: National Institute for Environmental Studies/Courtesy of NIES)
    * Note that NIES may specify the credit depending on the material.  

3. Visiting NIES

Visits for specific purposes are available throughout the year depending on the availability of facilities and researchers. Please fill out the form below if you wish to visit us.

4. For graduate students

NIES hosts graduate students for their research activities depending on the researcher’s availability throughout the year. If you wish to conduct research or an internship, consult your supervisor prior to contacting NIES researchers. Any documents required for conducting such activities at NIES must be requested upon inquiry.

5. General Inquiries

Inquires on the institute, research contents, and other general questions can be made by sending an email to the following address.

(Email) international [@] nies.go.jp

6. NIES addresses

Tsukuba Headquarters

16-2 Onogawa, City of Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-8506, Japan

Fukushima Regional Collaborative Research Center

10-2 Fukasaku, Miharu Town, Tamura District, Fukushima Prefecture 963-7700, Japan

Lake Biwa Branch Office

5-34 Yanagasaki, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture 520-0022, Japan

Wako Branch Office

2-3-6 Minami, Wako City, Saitama Prefecture 351-0104, Japan