Geological Survey of Japan 地質調査総合センター | |
Type: | Research Institute |
Formed: | 1882 |
Headquarters: | 1-1-1 Umezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan |
Coordinates: | 36.0635°N 140.1371°W |
Parent Department: | National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry |
The (GSJ) is a research institute and department of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), an Independent Administrative Institution under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).[1] [2] The Survey was initially formed in 1882 under the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce.[1] The Geological Survey of Japan conducts surveys of and publishes research into the geology of Japan, produces geological maps of Japan, and operates the Geological Museum.[1] [3]