RIKEN BioResource Research Center (BRC) is a non-profit institution and only requires users to pay the minimum costs for the actual preparation and handling of resources for distribution.

Due to the rising costs of labor and raw materials, we have decided to revise our distribution fees.

The revised distribution fees will apply to all orders for bioresources on or after Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (JST).

We deeply appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look forward to receiving your requests for bioresources.

Best Regards,
Director, Toshihiko Shiroishi, Ph.D.
RIKEN BioResource Research Center

Distribution Fees for Bioresources: comparative table

For further information, please contact responsible division.

• Experimental Animal Division (animal.brc@riken.jp)
• Experimental Plant Division (plant.brc@riken.jp)
• Cell Engineering Division (cellbank.brc@riken.jp)
• Gene Engineering Division (dnabank.brc@riken.jp)
• Microbe Division (inquiry.jcm@riken.jp)