JLEDShttp://www.led.or.jp/

This is a voluntary organization, established on 9 June 2004 with the aiming of promoting the use of LED lighting. It conducts various activities to help the diffusion of LED.

Japan Electric Lamp Manufacturers Associationhttp://www.jelma.or.jp/

The Japan Electric Lamp Manufacturers Association was established in 1933 and has made many contributions to the manufacturing and development of design of electric light bulbs in Japan, as well as aiding the diffusing of knowledge about lighting that uses electric light bulbs.

Lighting Designers ＆ Engineers Association of Japan, Inc.http://www.ldeaj.or.jp/

This national organization gathers together lighting technicians from the fields of stage and studio lighting. Its aims are producing lighting that is artistic and contributes to the finished product in production and visual fields.

National Federation of Lighting Fixture Manufacturers
Co-operativeshttp://www.kansho.or.jp/akari/index.html

This organization brings together lighting fixture manufacturer co-operatives in the Kanto, Chubu, and Kansai regions of Japan. Its activities include education through the promotion of "Akari no Hi" (Light Day) and the diffusion of energy reducing technology to help prevent global warming.

Lighting Equipment Industry Cooperative Kansaihttp://www.kansho.or.jp/

This is a co-operative made up of lighting and parts manufacturers based in the Kansai region. The co-operative consists of a board of directors, a youth group, a parts group, and an editorial committee.

LiDAhttp://www012.upp.so-net.ne.jp/lida/

This is the site of LiDA, an association formed in October 2000 with the aim of building design capabilities from the grass roots. The site has information about the association's various activities and events, including application forms for participants.

Japan Luminaires Association (JLA)http://www.jlassn.or.jp

This is the website of the Japan Luminaires Association, a group of manufacturers of lighting equipment. Its members account for 95% of the total production of lighting apparatus and systems in Japan. There are many statistics about production, shipments, and exports, giving a bird's eye view of the entire industry.

The Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japanhttp://www.ieij.or.jp/

This is the website of the Illuminating Engineering Institute of Japan, which was incorporated under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Welfare. There are articles with information about lighting, lighting-related publications, and links.

Shomeijukuhttp://www.shomeijuku.com

This website is run by Proto Product Planning as a way of helping people think about, make and have fun with lighting. It includes a guide to the "hand-made lighting classes" which teach people to create lighting with common materials.

The Lighting Detectivehttp://www.shomei-tanteidan.org/

This is the website of a non-profit lighting association. It mainly covers field work such as tours and investigations that look at light in urban areas from all view points. The pages that report on their activities are especially worth visiting.

Kobe Shomei Clubhttp://kobe-akari.net/

A group of citizens interested in lighting up Kobe to show off its beauty. The previous incarnation of this group, Kobe Lighting Detectives, started as an offshoot of the secretariat of the 21st Century Kobe Restoration Commemorative Project. Members include lighting professionals, workers, housewives, and students, and with members from a wide range of ages.