Japan Meteorological Agency
Government agency
The Japan Meteorological Agency, abbreviated JMA, is an agency of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Wikipedia
Founded: July 1, 1956
Agency executives: Toshihiko Hashida, Director-General; Itaru Kaga, Deputy Director-General
Annual budget: ¥62.0 billion (2010–11); ¥59.0 billion (2011–12); ¥58.9 billion (est. 2012)
Parent agency: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
Preceding agencies: Tokyo Meteorological Observatory; Central Meteorological Observatory