The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) takes various measures to encourage future development of Japan, such as developing creative human resources with rich humanity, working on foresighted educational reform, promoting culture, sports and science and technology. For example, MEXT promotes the reform of universities and to build a life-long learning society where people can take up learning opportunities at any time in their lives.

Also, to realize a science and technology oriented nation, MEXT promotes:
･original and diverse basic research
･research and development in priority fields such as life science, information technology, environmental science, nanotechnology and materials
･the space development symbolized by the launch of the H-IIA rocket
･research and development of nuclear energy
･business-academic-public sector cooperation

Furthermore, MEXT works on improving competitiveness in sports, creating sports environment in local communities, promoting sports activities for children and brining up young people to be sound and healthy.