NPO Japan Photonics Council

NPO Japan Photonics Council (特定非営利活動法人 日本フォトニクス協議会) is a non‑profit organization established on October 27, 2009 to support the development and expansion of photonics and optical technologies in Japan. It brings together optics and photonics organizations, research institutions, industry partners, and individual experts to promote collaboration and innovation across the field. The council operates forums, research groups, and specialized committees that focus on topics such as optical wireless communications, advanced photonics technologies, ultraviolet research, LED applications, and intellectual property strategy. Through regular events and working groups, JPC facilitates information exchange, technical discussion, and coordinated efforts to help strengthen Japan’s position in the global photonics industry. Its activities serve both industrial and academic communities, contributing to technology advancement and business creation within Japan’s optics ecosystem.