Reset Map2-10-3 Nagatacho, Tokyu Capitol Tower Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0014 JapanCompany Overview: MRI Research Associates, Inc. MRI Research Associates, Inc. (MRA) is a Japan-based research and consulting firm and a core member of the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) Group. Established in 1984, MRA provides highly specialized research, data analysis, and quantitative modeling services, primarily supporting public-sector policy development and evidence-based decision-making in Japan. As a technical think tank, MRA integrates policy research expertise with advanced data science, statistical analysis, and simulation technologies. The company works closely with central government ministries, local governments, and public institutions, contributing to EBPM (Evidence-Based Policy Making) across a wide range of societal and economic domains. Core Business Areas MRA’s services span multiple interdisciplinary fields, including: Research and consulting services for public policy and social systems Data science and statistical surveys, including the design and operation of official statistics Quantitative analysis and simulation, covering natural and social phenomena Project and program management support (PMO) for large-scale research and public projects. Areas of Expertise The company addresses complex societal challenges in areas such as: National land, regional and urban planning Transportation and infrastructure Healthcare, nursing care, and social welfare Disaster prevention and public safety Energy, environment, and sustainability Demographics, labor markets, and economic forecasting. Position within the MRI Group Within the Mitsubishi Research Institute Group, MRA plays a key role as a technical and analytical backbone for government-oriented think tank activities. It complements MRI’s policy design capabilities by delivering rigorous data handling, modeling, and empirical analysis, thereby supporting the group’s mission of solving complex societal issues through “Think Tank × IT” collaboration.
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