Prospectus
Message from the President
Takeshi Furuhashi
President, the Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI)
I am Takeshi Furuhashi, and I am honored to take office as the President of the Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI). Reflecting upon our society's rich history spanning over three decades, I step into this role with a profound sense of responsibility.
As we confront the continuous threat of large-scale earthquakes, society increasingly depends on robust Business Continuity Planning (BCP) to sustain social and economic functions in the wake of a disaster. To achieve true resilience, we must champion seismic isolation technology over conventional earthquake-resistant structures. While traditional designs prevent structural collapse to protect human lives, they often fail to prevent internal damage and operational disruption.
To address these societal needs, I am committed to advancing our mission through "Three Pillars"：
1.Advancing Technology and Ensuring Quality:
Deepening our partnership with "E-Isolation," the full-scale seismic isolation test facility, to drive next-generation innovation.
2.Enhancing Information Sharing:
Expanding our presence on social media and spearheading international standardization initiatives.
3.Inspiring the Next Generation:
Cultivating a rewarding environment for young engineers and educating the youth on the unmatched benefits of seismic isolation.
By bringing together the practical expertise of our members and the rigorous insights of researchers, let us work together to build a safer, more disaster-resilient world.
Takeshi Furuhashi
President, the Japan Society of Seismic Isolation (JSSI)
Profile
The Japan Society of Seismic Isolation was established in 1993 with the primary aim of promoting seismic isolation, thereby contributing to the construction of safer and higher quality buildings, resulting in a more prosperous society.
30 years history of the JSSI
JSSI was established in 1993. Prior to its establishment, many companies had been involved in seismic isolation
structures in the Japanese building field, and worked to establish an association and popularize seismic isolation structural technology. Since 2000, it has also been involved in vibration control structural technology, and has become a national designated performance evaluation organization. JSSI has many committees that are very active, and it also engages in international exchange.
Objectives
Promotion of investigations and researches on seismic isolation for buildings
Disseminating the proper usage of seismic isolation and improve seismic isolation technology
Exchanging information about seismic isolation in partnership‚ with organizations of other countries
Contribution to the development and improvement of reliable seismic-resistant technology based on standards for safe and quality buildings
Contribution to safe living environments and advance the interests of the society
Board
27 directors and 3auditors President is selected by directors, and executive director is as well. Directors and auditors are selected by the steering committee of JSSI. Thirteen directors are from academics, six directors from construction companies, three from design firms and three from manufacturers. One auditor is from academics, one from design firms and one from manufacturers.
Organization Chart
Members
Full members :
Academics :
209 Professors and researchers from universities and research institutes in Japan.
Associate members :
Activity
Activities
Investigation and Research
Establishment of Standards
Technical Consultancy
Publication of Books and JSSI Journal "MENSHIN" Training for Engineers
Performance evaluation of seismic isolation structures and devices
Organizing of Symposiums and Lectures
Joint Research
Cooperation with Relevant Governmental Organization
Committees
▶︎Committee on Technology
Investigation and research on the design and construction of seismic isolation and vibration control, investigation and research on devices, and fire protection
Structural Design Committee
Issue of design guidelines for SI structures and devices for SI, and design guidelines for connection between structures and devices
Construction Committee
Issue of construction standards for SI buildings
SI Device Committee
Investigation and research on devices of isolators and dampers
Vibration Control Committee
Investigation and research on the design and construction of vibration control
Fire Protection for Devices Committee
Issue of fire protection standard for SI devices
▶︎Committee for Dissemination
Dissemination of SI &VC structures, education about SI & VC
Education & Tutorial Committee
Planning and promotion of activities to popularize SI & VC buildings, such as technical training and guidance
Publication Committee
Planning and publishing of JSSI journals and books, and exchanging information on SI & VC through the media
Social Environment Committee
Studying of resources and environmental issues concerning SI Buildings, and studying of tax-incentive, financial and insurance systems to spread use of SI
▶︎Committee on Commendation
Commendation for SI & VC structures and Technologies
▶︎Committee of Foreign Affairs
Cooperation with international institutions directed toward world-wide advances in SI &VC technology, collection and transmission of information about standards for seismic isolation, and organization of international forums on SI &VC
Overseas Expansion for Newly Developed Technologies Committee
Dissemination of SI & VC structures to overseas
▶︎Committee of Qualification
Certification of qualified construction managers and qualified inspection engineers for SI buildings
▶︎Committee of Maintenance and Inspection
Publication of maintenance and inspection guidelines for SI
▶︎Committee of Promote & Assist for Research
Promote and assist for research of SI & VC
▶︎Performance Approval Committee
Performance Approval by JSSI for SI & VC structures and devices
▶︎Performance Evaluation Committee
Performance evaluation for SI structures and devices for approval by MLIT based on the Building Standards Law
About Assosiation Logo Design
【Catfish illustration of the JSSI logo】 Catfish are carnivorous freshwater fish that inhabit rivers and lakes in East Asia, such as Japan and China. In Japan, it has been widely popular because of its distinctive appearance. In addition, the relationship between catfish and earthquakes has long been believed among the general public, such as "the ground shakes when a giant catfish gets angry underground. Especially during the Edo period, when the heavily populated Edo (present-day Tokyo) was hit by a major earthquake, this belief about the relationship between catfish and earthquakes became even more widespread.
The JSSI objective is to contribute to the development of safe and high-quality buildings through the development and diffusion of seismic isolation technology by taking a serious look at the natural phenomenon of earthquakes, and has chosen the catfish as the symbol of the JSSI as a friendly reminder.