The Harima Campus is home to the SPring-8 Center, focusing on synchrotron radiation science and advanced structural analysis. It supports cutting-edge research in materials science, chemistry, biology, and physics using the world's most powerful synchrotron light source for atomic-level studies.
The Kobe Campus specializes in life sciences, particularly biosystems dynamics, developmental biology, and medical technology platforms. It is renowned for research on embryonic development, organogenesis, and innovative drug discovery, integrating computational and experimental approaches to advance regenerative medicine and biotechnology.
The Sendai Campus concentrates on advanced photonics research, developing next-generation optical technologies, lasers, and sensing systems for applications in quantum optics and interdisciplinary sciences.
The Tsukuba Campus is dedicated to bioresource research, maintaining extensive biological resource collections and conducting studies in genetics, microbiology, and sustainable biotechnology specific to bioresources.
The Wako Campus serves as the headquarters of RIKEN and hosts a wide array of research centers focused on fundamental and interdisciplinary sciences. It is the primary hub for pioneering work in quantum computing, brain science, computational modeling, accelerator-based physics, and sustainable resource science, fostering innovation across physical, mathematical, and life sciences.
The Yokohama Campus emphasizes integrative medical sciences, computational biology, and sustainable resources. It leads in genomic research, immunology, plant sciences, and AI-driven medical projects, bridging life sciences with computational innovation.