Introduction
Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ), AIST is a public organization to carry out various geological surveys and researches. GSJ has consistently provided geological information, which is essential to build a safe and sustainable society, since its establishment in 1882. Gather, compile, and provide geological information, and develop its technologies to overcome various difficulties in global environmental protection, exploration of minerals and energy resources, and natural disaster mitigation. Disseminate the outcomes of its research activities and coordinate international cooperation with geoscience institutions and organizations all over the world.GSJ consists of three research units of the Research Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, the Research Institute of Earthquake and Volcano Geology, and the Research Institute for Geo-Resources and Environment, along with two teams on geothermal energy at the Renewable Energy Research Center, the Geoinformation Service Center including the Geological Museum, and Research Promotion Division.
