As stated in the “Law concerning UNESCO Activities,” JNCU is to be composed of no more than 60 members, including a chairperson and two vice-chairpersons. These members are appointed by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology upon recommendation of the Commission and with the approval of the Cabinet, from persons who represent the domains described below.
【Chairperson & Vice-Chair people】 （As of 1 April 2017）
Chairperson Dr. ANZAI, Yuichiro （President, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS)）
Vice-Chairperson Mr. KOGA, Nobuyuki （Chairman of the Board of Directions, Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.）
Vice-Chairperson Dr. HAMAGUCHI, Michinari (President, Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST))
【Members of JNCU】 （As of 1 April 2017）
Current members 59 （capacity: 60 members） List of members
【capacity】
1.Domain of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Activities 18 members
- Members representing the domain of educational activities
- Members representing the domain of scientific activities
- Members representing the domain of cultural activities
2.Domain of the Dissemination of Education, Science and Culture 12 members
- Members representing the domain of public information
- A Member representing the domains of dissemination of education, science and culture through facilities (library and museum)
- Members representing the domain of international activities to promote international friendship
- Members representing the domain of women’s and youth activities
- Members representing the domain of industry
- A member representing the domain of labor
3.Members Representing Regional UNESCO Activities 12 members
- Members representing regional/local UNESCO activities
- Members representing national-wide UNESCO acitivities
4.Persons of Learning and Scholars 7 members
5.Members of the House of Representatives 4 members
6.Members of the House of Councilors 3 members
7.Senior Government Officials 4 members
（Office of the Director-General for International Affairs）