Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)

MEXT is led by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, who is a member of the Cabinet and is chosen by the Prime Minister. The goal is to improve the development of Japan in relation with the international community. MEXT is responsible for funding research under their jurisdiction, some of which includes: children's health in relation to home environment, gender equality in sciences and other general research for the future.