To provide accurate, useful, and well-targeted information for the next generation of scientific and technical research NTS has a strong background in publishing, seminar production, and reference materials management. This depth of experience gives us the perspective to work through the masses of information available today, and to select and make available the most useful of that information. Our job is to avoid information overload while providing the right information when it is needed, where it is needed. Publishing Division From systematization of knowledge to sustenance of creative productivity We contract with nearly 100 leading-edge researchers and scholars to collect comprehensive data in specific academic fields, and systematize that data into a collection of more than 1000 pages. Our specialists then edit this material into focused reports. This concentrated and carefully targeted information provides the groundwork for the growth of new technology and for production and technology breakthroughs. NTS offers systematized knowledge to sustain creative productivity. Primary publications Periodicals Events Division Early access to leading-edge information By staying abreast of the latest information in science and technology, we are able to provide seminars and international symposia specifically targeting the needs of scientists and managers who are responsible for research and development. NTS provides early, accurate, specific information necessary for the quick response time that our clients need. Sponsored Events Cosponsored and Cooperatively Sponsored Events Subcontractor for Administrative Responsibilities Information Division Adding value to technological information NTS was commissioned by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to participate in the construction of JOIS, JST's online database of science and technology literature from around the world. Our company is active in 12 areas, including medicine and pharmacology. Our highly knowledgeable staff of specialists ensure accurate and high-quality support for the scientific and technological community in Japan and worldwide. Areas of responsibility within the JOIS database Name NTS Inc. Head office 2-16-16, Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan → map Tel. 81-3-3814-3511 (switchboard) Fax. 81-3-3812-7737 URL http://www.nts-book.co.jp/ Editorial Planning Department Tel. 81-3-3814-9150 Fax. 81-3-3811-5900 Sales Department Tel. 81-3-3814-9151 Fax. 81-3-3811-9152 Ichikawa AI Center Ichikawa Information Plaza 407 4-2-5, Minamiyawata, Ichikawa City Chiba Prefecture, Japan Tel. 81-47-314-0801 (switchboard) Fax. 81-47-314-0810 Capitalization \39,000,000 Founded January 1, 1984 Incorporated July 16, 1985 Directors CEO Takashi Yoshida Managing Director Izumi Yoshida Related organizations BOOKERS Inc. Financial institutions Mizuho Bank, Hongo Branch Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Hongo Branch The Asahi Shinkin Bank, Yushima Branch January 1984 Company established at Hongo-san-chome July 1985 Incorporated and registered as NTS Inc. March 1989 Office moved to Hongo-go-chome May 1989 Information Operations Division established April 1992 Related company NS HiTech established January 1993 Capitalization increased to \6.6 million August 1994 Capitalization increased to \10 million March 1995 Company moved to current location March 1996 Ichikawa office established September 1998 Capitalization increased to \18 million May 2001 Administration division moved to current location April 2002 Ichikawa office moved to current location, name changed to Ichikawa AI Center Capitalization increased to \39 million July 2004 Department for the Promotion of Scientific Communications established Publication of specialized texts in science and engineering Planning and implementing science and technology seminars and international symposiums Preparing and publishing lectures and proceedings from seminars and symposiums Preparing translations and summaries of scientific and technological literature Editing academic journals and performing administrative functions for academic organizations Copyright (C) 2006 NTS Inc. All right reserved.