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JMA's Main Activities
	Observations
	Oceanographic and Marine Meteorological Observations
	Telecommunications and Data Processing System
	Numerical Weather Prediction System
	Weather/Marine Forecasting Services
	Aviation Weather Services
	Climate Change and Global Environmental Issues
	Monitoring of Earthquakes and Volcanic Activities and Tsunami Warning
	Public Weather Services and Consultative Services
	International Cooperation

The ultimate goals of the JMA are

Mitigation and prevention of natural disasters
Safety of transportation
Development and prosperity of industry and
Improvement of the public welfare

To meet these goals, JMA has been focusing its efforts on monitoring and forecasting natural phenomina in the atmosphere, the ocean and the earth, as well as on conducting researches and technical developments in the relevant fields. With a variety of natural hazards such as typhoons, heavy rains, and earthquakes that jeopardize our nation, a particular emphasis is placed on provision of reliable and timely information to the public for disaster prevention.
JMA is also active in international cooperation regarding both meteorology and seismology to meet Japan's international obligations and to promote partnership with various international agencies concerned.