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RIKEN BioResource Research Center - Japan Collection of Microorganisms
JCM Mail News (2026.04.23)
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RIKEN BioResource Research Center - Japan Collection of Microorganisms
(JCM) is pleased to update you with the latest information.
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- Announcement of Revision to Distribution Fees
- Newly cataloged strains (2026.03.01 - 2026.03.31)
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Announcement of Revision to Distribution Fees
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In response to rising labor and material costs, and in order to
maintain a sustainable bioresource distribution system, we have
revised our Distribution fees.
The revised fees will apply to requests received on or after
April 1, 2026.
We understand that this change may cause inconvenience, and we
sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
The main changes introduced in this revision are outlined below.
- Key Changes
1. Revision of Distribution Fees
We are a non-profit organization supported by public funding from the
Japanese government. Previously, the same fee structure was applied to
both domestic and international users. Under this revision, however,
the Distribution fees for overseas users have been reviewed and adjusted.
2. Introduction of a Handling Fee
A Handling fee has been newly established to cover the cost of
packaging materials and administrative procedures associated with the
international shipment of microbial strains.
The amount of the Handling fee varies depending on the resource type
(Delivery category), biosafety level, and shipping method (carrier).
The Handling fee is charged per shipment. Even if multiple microbial
strains are requested, only one Handling fee will be charged if all
items can be shipped together in a single shipment.
However, if separate shipments are required (e.g., when multiple
cultured microbial strains are requested), the Handling fee will be
charged for each shipment.
Please note that, in addition to the Handling fee, actual shipping
costs (freight charges) will be billed separately for each shipment.
3. Revision of the Bulk Discount System
The bulk discount has been revised: a 10% discount on Distribution
fees will be applied only when 20 or more microbial strains in
Delivery category A are ordered at one time.
Distribution fees for non-Category A resources, Handling fees, and
shipping costs are not eligible for this discount.
- Fee Information and Quotations
Please refer to the following page for details of the revised fee
structure:
https://jcm.brc.riken.jp/en/fee2026_en
An Excel file is available on this page to calculate an estimated cost
based on your specific request.
The costs calculated using this file are estimates based on the
assumption that all items will be shipped in a single shipment.
If you require a precise quotation, including confirmation of whether
the shipment will be divided, please contact us by email with the
completed Form M-10 (ORDER FORM).
Excel file
https://jcm.brc.riken.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/form/FeeCalc_en.xlsx
Form M-10 (ORDER FORM)
https://jcm.brc.riken.jp/en/wp-content/uploads/form/FormM_10_10C.xlsx
- Ordering Procedures
For information on how to submit a request, please refer to the
following page:
https://jcm.brc.riken.jp/en/ordering_e
For frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding bioresource
distribution, please visit:
https://jcm.brc.riken.jp/en/ordering_e_faq
We greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation, and we look
forward to continuing to support the global research community through
the provision of high-quality bioresources.
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Newly cataloged strains (2026.03.01 - 2026.03.31)
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Bacteria
"Acidaminococcus faecalis" JCM 37388 Proposed type strain
Bifidobacterium catenulatum subsp. JCM 37523 Type strain
puerorum
Bifidobacterium hominis JCM 37522
Cohnella baijiui JCM 35185 Type strain
Deinococcus pantiae JCM 36669 Type strain
Flavobacterium oryzagri JCM 35942 Type strain
Flavobacterium oryzicola JCM 35943 Type strain
Homoserinibacter chengtaonis JCM 34325 Type strain
Hubeiibacter jixunmingi JCM 37696 Type strain
Janibacter zhangyanbonis JCM 37887 Type strain
Janibacter zhaoxuefangae JCM 37886 Type strain
Methylobacterium synurae JCM 33308 Type strain
"Paludibacterium flexuosum" JCM 36560 Proposed type strain
"Parabacteroides vesiculifaciens" JCM 37967 Proposed type strain
"Robiginitalea insularis" JCM 37894 Proposed type strain
"Robiginitalea rubriflava" JCM 37893 Proposed type strain
Ruicaihuangia jiafui JCM 34326 Type strain
Ruicaihuangia ninglii JCM 33727 Type strain
"Sphingobium agrisoli" JCM 37703
"Sphingobium agrisoli" JCM 37704 Proposed type strain
Sphingobium erigeronicola JCM 36936 Type strain
Sphingobium wonjuense JCM 36935 Type strain
"Sphingomonas degradans" JCM 37720 Proposed type strain
Sphingomonas lindongxini JCM 36472 Type strain
"Sphingomonas paludis" JCM 37956 Proposed type strain
"Streptomyces aurantiaciflavus" JCM 36416 Proposed type strain
Archaea
"Haladaptatus marinus" JCM 37040 Proposed type strain
"Haladaptatus ordinarius" JCM 37073 Proposed type strain
"Haladaptatus rarus" JCM 37053 Proposed type strain
"Halomicrococcus pelagicus" JCM 37653 Proposed type strain
Methanocaldococcus abyssi JCM 39640 Type strain
Methanothermococcus jasoni JCM 39656 Type strain
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