Research Under the keynote of "human symbiosis with nature," YIES pursues research in the three areas of "nature," "people," and "region" for the purpose of having people live in harmony with nature.

Nature�@Division of Natural Environmental Sciences With a basic emphasis on determining the characteristics of Yamanashi's natural environment, such as its animals, plants, and geology, this division elucidates the effects of environmental changes on nature , and works to conserve the ecosystem. Earth Science Plant Ecology Animal Ecology Environmental Biochemistry People�@Division of Environmental Health Sciences This division offers an orientation for developing pleasantly livable regions while determining the impacts of environmental change on human health and what conditions are necessary for environmental livability. Human Ecology Environmental Physiology Biometeorology Region�@Division of Regional Environmental Sciences Develops environmental monitoring and simulation methods, and determines how regional development should achieve symbiosis with nature. Environmental Planning Landscape Planning