One of the earliest economic think-tanks in postwar Japan and always half a step ahead of the times. Now, as a research and consulting arm of Development Bank of Japan Inc., JERI brings to DBJ Group an earned reputation as the most reliable provider of advisory services to both public- and private-sector clients. Since DBJ’s conception as a public entity, the four elements comprising its DNA—long-term perspective, neutrality, public-mindedness and trust—have been a source of institutional pride. Today’s DBJ Group recognizes this inheritance as a source of strength.