# Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute

> former semi-governmental organization in Japan

**Wikidata**: [Q857766](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q857766)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japan_Atomic_Energy_Research_Institute)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/japan-atomic-energy-research-institute

## Summary
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) was a former semi-governmental organization in Japan dedicated to atomic energy research. It operated from 1956 to 2005 before being replaced by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency.

## Key Facts
- Founded on January 1, 1956
- Dissolved on October 1, 2005
- Was classified as a research institute
- Located in Japan
- Replaced by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- ISNI: 0000000110155127
- VIAF ID: 147072989
- Freebase ID: /m/02vt7p6

## FAQs
### Q: What was Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute?
A: Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) was a former semi-governmental organization in Japan focused on atomic energy research. It operated independently from 1956 until its dissolution in 2005.

### Q: When did Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute operate?
A: Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute operated for exactly 49 years and 9 months, from January 1, 1956, until its dissolution on October 1, 2005.

### Q: What happened to Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute?
A: Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute was dissolved and replaced by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency in 2005, with its research responsibilities transferring to the new organization.

## Why It Matters
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute played a pivotal role in advancing nuclear energy research in Japan for nearly five decades. As one of Japan's primary institutions in atomic energy, it contributed significantly to the country's development of nuclear technology and safety protocols. The institute's transformation into the Japan Atomic Energy Agency in 2005 reflected Japan's evolving approach to nuclear research and energy management, consolidating various research functions under a single entity. Its long operational history established it as a cornerstone of Japan's scientific infrastructure in the nuclear field.

## Notable For
- One of Japan's longest-running nuclear research institutes (1956-2005)
- Served as a foundational institution in Japanese atomic energy development
- Maintained extensive international research connections and collaborations
- Transitioned into a more comprehensive organization when replaced by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency
- Held multiple authoritative identifiers across global library and academic systems

## Body
### Organization Overview
Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI) was a research institute specializing in atomic energy based in Japan. It operated as a semi-governmental organization throughout its existence.

### Timeline
- Established: January 1, 1956
- Dissolved: October 1, 2005
- Duration: 49 years, 9 months

### Successor
- Replaced by: Japan Atomic Energy Agency (formed in 2005)

### Classification
- Type: Research institute
- Country: Japan

### Alternative Names
- JAERI (common abbreviation)
- 原子力研究所 (Japanese name)
- 일본 원자력 연구원 (Korean name)

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000110155127
- VIAF ID: 147072989
- Freebase ID: /m/02vt7p6
- NDL Authority ID: 00273837
- CINII Research ID: 1140000791809561472
- IDRef ID: 066943442
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 2388115
- Open Funder Registry Funder ID: 501100005119

### Library Authority Connections
- NAC Cat Author ID: DA00915621
- National Library of Lithuania ID: LNB:CYx+;=B0
- Libraries Australia ID: 35387815
- NLS-Authority ID: n80063006

### Language Presence
Available on Wikipedia in multiple languages: Common, English, Persian, French, Japanese, and Korean.

## References

1. Japan Search
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. CiNii Research
4. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
5. Czech National Authority Database