Brief Review

The Society of Exploration Geophysicists of Japan (SEGJ) was established in 1948 with the objectives to promote the science and technology of geophysical and geochemical exploration as well as to encourage mutual communication among the members.

SEGJ was initially composed of 416 members and 18 corporate members. Dr. Kumiji Iida was appointed the first president. The first issue of the journal of "Butsuri-tanko (Geophysical Exploration)" was published a month after the establishment. The office of the Society was situated in the Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) in Kawasaki at first. The Society has grown with development of geophysical technologies in Japan, and currently consists of 1623 members and 182 corporate members .

The name of the journal was renamed "Butsuri-tansa" in 1986. The office is now located in Nakamagome, Ota-ku, Tokyo in 1987.