ACE Japan is part of the network of Spanish scientists abroad (Network of Spanish Researchers Abroad) officially instituted as the Network of Associations of Spanish Researchers and Scientists Abroad (RAICEX), it is an independent and non-profit organization, formed by 18 associations registered in different countries, which was born in response to the growing need to unite and represent under a common framework the community of Spanish scientists and researchers abroad whose general interest is to transmit and share, the skills and knowledge acquired, in a global scientific context and multilateral collaboration.