On April 26, in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, more than 600 guests celebrated RIKEN's centennial at a ceremony held at the Tokyo International Forum in downtown Tokyo. In 1917, RIKEN was established as a foundation with the mission to conduct scientific and applied research to contribute to the development of Japanese industry. It was funded by grants from the Imperial Family, donations from the private sector, and a subsidy from the government. In the years since its establishment RIKEN has functioned as a comprehensive research institute in the natural sciences, even while undergoing various transformations in structure. This ceremony is an opportunity for RIKEN to pledge to continue to contribute to the advancement of Japan's science and technology during the next hundred years, by strengthening cooperation with industry and other sectors.
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