[Proposition by an exobiologist].

Abstract

The study and education of Exobiology in Japan has several problems. First, there are no laboratories nor departments named "Exobiology" or "Astrobiology" in Japan. Most of exobiological studies are performed without official supports. Second, many youths are interested in exobiology, but they do not know how to take part in research of exobiology. In order to solve the problems, not only each researcher but also the society (JSBSS) should advertise the activities in exobiological researches in Japan by using such media as symposia and publications. It is also essential to have official divisions named "exobiology" in national institutes or universities.