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Discusses the practices of Japanese scientists regarding research. A report indicating that many Japanese scientists do not publish internationally; Percentage that publish only in Japanese journals; Focus on numerical output of research papers; Other findings of the study.

The article reports on the condition of the scientific and technological research in Japan. It notes that the country's science and education ministry published a government report that suggests the alarming condition of the country's science and technology due to the declining workforce and increasing international competition. The Japanese government is required to provide sufficient incentives and support for young researchers to boost its scientific power.

Presents the results on a study of Japanese scientists and their research. The assertion that researchers should place more emphasis on quality and less on quantity of papers they publish; Percentage of scientists who communicate with foreign researchers; Further findings of the report from the Science and Technology Agency (STA).

Focuses on the establishment of the Center for Development Biology (CDB) in Kobe, Japan. Recruitment of young scientists in foreign countries; Objectives of CDB; Provision of basic scientific knowledge to young scientists.

Discusses the staff shortage in synchrotron radiation facilities in Japan. Market demand for beamline specialists and software engineers; Mention of funding for studying structural genomics; Details of the RIKEN Genomic Sciences Center in Yokohama. INSET: NMR versus synchrotron radiation.