A cultural and academic research zone indicates the area that is included in the construction plans compiled by the prefectural governors concerned and where public facilities, facilities for public benefits and housing facilities are to be constructed in addition to scientific research facilities and facilities for promoting exchange of scientific researches.
文化学術研究地区とは、文化学術研究施設・文化学術研究交流施設を整備し、公共施設・公益的施設・住宅施設などを整備すべき地区で、関係府県知事が作成した建設に関する計画によってその区域が定められる。