In the present review article, the notable and important development and contributions by Japanese scientists in the field of tissue culture are described. The Japanese Tissue Culture Association (JTCA) was founded in 1956 and the 65 meetings of the JTCA have held in various area in Japan. The JTCA has played an important role in the progress of tissue culture studies and in exchanging new informations on research works and practical techniques of tissue culture in Japan. Several committees concerning the cell bank, the biotechnology, the education system, and the edition of the Journal, “Tissue Culture Research Communications”, are effectually assisting the activity of the JTCA. The creative and unique contributions done by Japanese scientists during past 3 decades were described in eight fields of tissue culture, molecular biology, cytogenetics, cell biology, developmental biology, in vitro carcinogenesis, invertebrate cell culture, hereditary diseases and cellular aging. The idea and enthusiasm displayed by these Japanese scientists are still new and fresh. These may stimulate young scientists to proceed their research works in future.
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