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Registering on the web site

How do I register on the website?

When registering on our website you must enter a valid email address as your username and you then choose your own password. Both your email address and password are used to login. If you would like to register please visit our registration page.

Note: If you have already registered but have forgotten your password you can generate a new password on the reset password page.

Access and benefits for registered users

What are the benefits of registering on the RIKEN RESEARCH website?

Registeration to RIKEN RESEARCH is free. Registered users on RIKEN RESEARCH are allowed to download monthly and annual pdfs, send feedback directly to RIKEN and access special interviews and announcements from RIKEN. In addition registered users receive weekly email alerts in English and/or Japanese with the latest research and articles from RIKEN RESEARCH.

If you have a username and password with which you gain access to the site, this should not be shared amongst a group of people. This is important for the security of your personal details, and in ensuring that you have the correct level of access to the site. If you would like to register on our website please go to the registration page.

Cancelling registration

How can I delete my registration to the RIKEN RESEARCH website?

If you would like to be removed from the RIKEN RESEARCH database, you can cancel your account on the My Account page. Please be aware that if you would like to benefit from some of the online features such as access to the pdf of the full monthly print issue of RIKEN RESEARCH and receiving email alerts you will have to register once again.

Forgotten password

I have forgotten my password. How can I get a new one?

If you have forgotten your password you can ask for a new one on the reset password page.

Please note that you must enter your email address that is registered with our website. A password will then be sent to that email address. You must then login using that email address and new password. Once you have successfully logged in, you can change the password on the My Account page.

Changing registration details

How can I change my account details?

Once an account has been created there are still options available to modify the account.

If you would like to change details of your account - such as email address, email alert language, etc. please visit the My Account page.

Unable to register on the website

When I attempt to register on the website I receive an error message. What can I do?

If an error occurs during your registration this will usually be a temporary error with a server. Try closing the browser down and opening a new one and trying again. If the error persists it might be that there is a technical glitch which will usually resolve itself and you should try again later. However, if you continue to receive error messages when trying to register please contact rikenresearch@riken.jp.

Signing up to for RIKEN RESEARCH email alerts

How do I sign up for email alerts?

To sign up for email alerts you need to register on our website. Please visit the registration page.

Setting up and/or changing email alert preferences

How do I set up or alter my email alert preferences?

The preferences chosen during initial registration to RIKEN RESEARCH can be amended at any time by logging in and visiting the My Account page.

Browsers for viewing RIKEN RESEARCH website

What browser should I use?

We support all current Grade-A browsers, these include Firefox, Safari and Opera for Macintosh and Windows, as well as Google Chrome and Internet Explorer for Windows only. You can download the browser of your choice from the links below.

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Safari (Mac/Windows)
Opera (Mac/Windows)
Google Chrome (Windows)
Internet Explorer (Windows)

Although it is possible to use older versions of the browsers above (or different browsers), the site may not function or appear properly. We do not make support older versions of browsers, because they are considered out of date by current web standards and new browsers are free to download for all users.

Working at RIKEN

How do I search or apply for jobs at RIKEN?

Thank you for expressing your interest in employment at RIKEN. Please visit our career opportunities page for further details.