A Century of Discovery

This book, published in 2019, provides a whirlwind tour of RIKEN's first one hundred years, starting with the events leading to its establishment in 1917, and introducing some of the interesting people and incidents that make up its past. Learn about the RIKEN Spirit and how it is still being carried on today.

In addition, if you would like a deeper look and are intrepid enough to delve into the Japanese language, we have a page where you can access the monumental, 1,500-page full history, as well as the shorter Japanese digest.