A guide for American scientists and engineers who may be interested in a research stay in a Japanese laboratory. Deals with laboratories funded by private companies. 154 laboratories listed in many industries: automotive, ceramics and glass, chemicals (cosmetics, detergents), inorganic and organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, plastics, construction, electronics, food and beverage, iron and steel, machine manufacturing, mining and smelting, textiles, utilities, and many more. Each entry includes: main business, facilities and equipment, preferences, contact person's name, R&D budget, number of reserachers, and more.