日本最大的综合性研究所，创立于1917年。研究领域包括工学和理学各领域，基础研究和应用开发十分广泛。通过不同学科的战略性综合开发拓展新的前沿研究领域，构建最高水平的基础研究设施，并尽力将其运用于实践。以开发最尖端的自然科学研究为目标，推动建立研究机制，培养尖端研究人员。以科学研究成果造福社会，为提高人民生活水平以及文化和教育水平做出贡献为使命。

Japan's largest comprehensive research institute was founded in 1917. The research areas include engineering and science, and basic research and applied development are very extensive. Expand new frontier research areas through strategic integrated development of different disciplines, build basic research facilities of the highest level, and apply them to practice as much as possible. With the goal of developing the most cutting-edge natural science research, we will promote the establishment of research mechanisms and cultivate cutting-edge researchers. It is the mission to benefit society with the results of scientific research and to contribute to the improvement of people's living standards and cultural and educational levels.