Riken is Japan's premier research institute, dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and technological innovation. Established in 1917, Riken has been at the forefront of research in a variety of fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, materials science, and information science. Riken
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Riken is a national scientific research institute in Japan. Founded in 1917, it now has about 3,000 scientists on seven campuses across Japan, including the main site at Wakō, Saitama Prefecture, on the outskirts of Tokyo. Riken is a Designated National Research and Development Institute, and was formerly an Independent Administrative Institution.