1. Investigation and research

We have established various committees under the Technology Board to tackle issues with high social demand and future technologies, and to conduct research and studies to find solutions. The results are provided and introduced to society at large through symposiums, public committees, etc.

2. Holding research presentations and technical sessions

In order to provide a place for researchers and engineers to present their research results, and to broadly share and introduce the results obtained through various committee activities to society, we hold the following gatherings.

Main gathering activities

Technical Sessions

Held twice a year. Researchers and engineers will present their research results. There are 600 to 700 presentations a year.

Symposium

Organized by a committee under the Technology Board, the event introduces the latest technologies and future trends to leading professional engineers.

Forum

Organized by a committee under the Technology Board, the event introduces the latest technology trends to non-specialist engineers as well.

Public Committees

This is a forum where committees under the Technology Board provide and introduce the results of their daily activities to society at large, and anyone with an interest in automobiles is welcome to participate.

Exhibition

The Automotive Engineering Exposition, Japan's largest specialized exhibition, holds an exhibition in Yokohama every spring and an exhibition in Nagoya every summer. Furthermore, from 2021, the "From Cars to Mobility" Technology Exposition will be held online as a place to promote exchange and collaboration on technologies related to future mobility.

3. Publication of the JSAE Monthly Journals and Books

We provide the latest technical information and accumulated technology and knowledge through publications. Additionally, this information is also provided on the internet as a Paper/Information Search System.
For other details, please see the publication page.

4. Automotive Standards

The Standardization Board is established to participate in deliberations on the creation of international standards related to automobile standards, create drafts of JIS standards, and establish and revise automobile standards (JASO).

5. Partnerships and Exchanges with Domestic and Foreign Related Institutions and Organizations

We are working on partnerships and exchanges with the following organizations.

Related Institutions

Science Council of Japan

Registered as an academic research organization, we are working on important issues related to science and technology at home and abroad.
Science Council of Japan (external site)

The Japan Federation of Engineering Societies

We join as a regular member and strive for the advancement and development of engineering and industry through cooperation with related academic societies.
The Japan Federation of Engineering Societies (external site)

FISITA (the International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies)

Comprised of 38 member SAEs around the world, the JSAE joined FISITA in 1960 and has been actively engaged in activities. It plays an important role as a place for automotive engineers from around the world to interact.
FISITA (external site)

ISO (International Organization for Standardization)

We are participating as a P member (Participating Member) of ISO/TC22 (automobiles) and TC204 (ITS).

6. Encouragement of Research and Recognition of Research Achievements

We recognize people who have made outstanding achievements in research and JSAE activities.

JSAE Award

The JSAE Award was established in 1951 at the suggestion of the first President, Genshichi Asahara, with the purpose of encouraging the improvement and development of automobile engineering and technology. As a prestigious award for researchers and engineers involved in automobiles, this award is highly regarded in academia, industry, and at home and abroad.