RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research), 理化学研究場 ( 理研)
RIKEN is a leading institution of comprehensive ressearch in science and technology (excluding the humanities and social sciences). It bears resemblance to the Max-Planck-Institutes in Germany. [img|227|RIKEN locations] Originally limited to its present headquarters in Wako, Saitama prefecture [link|470|Saitama prefecture map], RIKEN now has branches in several locations in Japan. With a staff of 5000 […]