About the Textbook Research Center

Purpose

You can view the purpose, business activities, and various public disclosure documents of the Japan Textbook Research Center (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation).

About the Japan Textbook Research Center

The Japan Textbook Research Center is a public interest incorporated foundation dedicated to research on textbooks. It was established through contributions from textbook publishers and was officially approved as an incorporated foundation under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Education on May 31, 1976.

On April 1, 2011, it was certified by the Cabinet Office as a public interest incorporated foundation. Its purpose and activities remain unchanged.

Japan Textbook Research Center Brochure

Purpose

In view of the critically important role that textbooks and related educational materials (hereinafter referred to as “textbooks, etc.”) play in school education, this foundation conducts fundamental and comprehensive research on these materials, provides the results of such research to textbook publishers and other relevant parties, and offers grants for research on textbooks, etc. Through these activities, the foundation aims to enhance the quality and enrichment of textbooks, etc., promote research related to textbooks, etc., and thereby contribute to the advancement of school education and academic development.

(Articles of Incorporation, Article 3)

Activities

To achieve the purpose set forth in the preceding article, this foundation carries out the following activities:

  1. Collection and provision of domestic and international materials and information related to textbooks, etc.
  2. Establishment and operation of the Textbook Library
  3. Academic and fundamental research on the role and ideal form of textbooks, etc.
  4. Research on basic matters such as terminology used in textbooks, etc.
  5. Research on the physical format and specifications of textbooks, etc.
  6. Research on the relationship between educational equipment, teaching methods, and textbooks, etc.
  7. Research on multi-grade textbooks and other special textbooks, as well as the authoring, editing, and publishing of such textbooks
  8. Research on copyrights, publishing rights, and related matters pertaining to textbooks, etc.
  9. Grants for research on textbooks, etc.
  10. Activities to promote international understanding through textbooks, etc.
  11. Hosting of training sessions, workshops, and other events for those involved in the editing, production, and distribution of textbooks, etc.
  12. Any other activities necessary to achieve the purpose of this foundation

(Articles of Incorporation, Article 4)

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