Atomic Energy Society of Japan
ININ: International Nuclear Information Network
ININ: International Nuclear Information Network
| • Jun. | 11, 2026: | Top page (Greetings, Committee Members, Schedule). NEW! |
| • May | 11, 2026: | Events page, Activities page. |
| • Feb. | 19, 2026: | Events page, Activities page. |
| • Dec. | 15, 2025: | Events page, Activities page, ANS Japan page. |
| • Nov. | 22, 2025: | Events page, Activities page. |
| • Sep. | 08, 2025: | Top page (Bulletin), Events page, Activities page. |
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| • Dec. | 06, 2024: | Top page (Committee Members, Bulletin), Events page, Activities page, ANS Japan page. |
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| • Jul. | 09, 2024: | Events page, Activities page. |
| • Sep. | 09, 2024: | Top page (Greetings, Bylaw & Rule, Committee Members, Schedule, Bulletin), Events page. |
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| • Mar. | 12, 2024: | Events page, Activities page. |
48th Chair
Kenji Matsuzaki of Toshiba Corporation
Effective as of April 2026, I, Kenji Matsuzaki of Toshiba Corporation, received the official appointment of Chair of the International Nuclear Information Network (hereinafter, ININ). I have taken over the role from my predecessor and 47th Chair, Kenya Suyama of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), and with the cooperation of all Executive Committee members, we will continue to operate ININ. I look forward to working with everyone.
Over the recent years, due to the rapid development of generative AI and the associated expansion of data centers, the demand for electricity has become increasingly apparent. Thus, it has also been pointed out that achieving the Paris Agreement’s climate goals (an international framework for global warming countermeasures) may become increasingly difficult to achieve.
Under such circumstances, in the Seventh Strategic Energy Plan, which was approved in a Cabinet meeting in February 2025, it is shown that the outlook for electricity demand, which had been declining since FY2007, is expected to increase due to the progress of DX and GX. Regarding nuclear power generation, the positioning of it as a Decarbonized Power Source is re-clarified, and its significance is being re-evaluated. Consequently, our nation is also facing price surges, affecting not only the European market, but also the Asian LNG market due to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Moreover, for Japan, which relies on the Middle East for over 90% of its crude oil, the rising instability in the area has once again highlighted the magnitude of geopolitical risks. The need for nuclear power is growing even more vital, particularly from the perspective of ensuring a stable energy supply.
The IEA provided a forecast that future growth in global electricity demand will be concentrated in India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. While renewable energy, centered on solar power, shows the most rapid growth, when it comes to nuclear power generation, investment is also expected to expand into new technologies, for instance, SMRs, in addition to existing large-scale reactors. Domestically, with the restart of boiling water reactors (BWRs), the proportion of power supplied by existing reactors is also gradually increasing. Furthermore, in fusion (energy) research also, a national strategy named “Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy” was revised in June 2025, which created new momentum in the expansion of future options, such as the goal of developing a demonstration reactor for the 2030s.
Domestic and overseas liaison is crucial for such an advanced technological development as nuclear energy. We, ININ, organize four lecture series annually to provide our academic members with a diverse and wide range of insights on global topics that are often difficult for specialized committees to address, such as the policy trends of countries utilizing nuclear energy, the activities of international organizations, international collaborative activities, and so forth. We will continue our efforts in close alignment with the needs and expectations of AESJ members including our own ININ members, and we very much appreciate everyone’s continued guidance and advice.
The International Nuclear Information Network(ININ), of the Atomic Energy Society of Japan(AESJ), aims at
Current Bylaws and Rules was reviewed by the steering committee along with the new form proposed by AESJ and it was approved by the Board of Directors of AESJ in October 2010.
the Bylaws and Rules of International Nuclear Information Network (ININ)
ININ also prescribes Bylaws of the Japan local section of the American Nuclear Society (ANS) Incorporated.
48th (As of April 2026)
| Chair | Kenji Matsuzaki |
 https://www.global.toshiba/ww/company/energy.html |
| Vice-chair | Masahiro Furuya |
 https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/ |
| Secretary | Motoshige Yagyu |
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/company/energy.html |
| Treasurer | Mitsumasa Fujita |
 http://www.japc.co.jp/english/ |
| Members | Toshitake Kurashige |
 https://www.mhi.com/ |
| Kyoko Mukaida |
 https://www.jaea.go.jp/english/ |
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| Yanagisawawa Hiromasa |
 https://www.jgc.com/en/ |
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| Kazuaki Kito |
 https://www.hitachi-hgne.co.jp/en/ |
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| Hideaki Sadamatsu |
https://www.hitachi-hgne.co.jp/en/ |
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| Kenya Suyama |
https://www.jaea.go.jp/english/ |
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| Takuya Seshimo |
 https://www.janus.co.jp/en/ |
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2010 Standardized regulation of IAC
2006 Start up HP
1998 Local Section Awards
1973 Foreign Professional Societies Coordinating Committee, Dr. TAKEDA Eiichi as 1st chairman
