Atomic Energy Society of Japan
ININ: International Nuclear Information Network
ININ: International Nuclear Information Network
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47th Chair NEW!
Kenya Suyama of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA)
Effective as of April 2025, I, Kenya Suyama of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), received the official appointment of Chair of the International Nuclear Information Network (hereinafter, ININ). I have taken over the role from my predecessor and 46th Chair, Kazuaki Kito of Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd, and with the cooperation of all Executive Committee members, we will continue to operate ININ. The individuals who have served as former presidents form an illustrious group of leaders in Japan's nuclear development, and reflecting on that leaves me with a profound sense of responsibility. I look forward to working with everyone.
Driven by the extreme weather events witnessed in recent years, the sense that climate change is a real and pressing issue is growing among people everywhere, and there is a growing global momentum toward decarbonization. Against this backdrop, there appears to be a gradual yet steady renewed recognition in Japan of the importance of nuclear power as an essential energy source for the sustainable development of modern society. To begin with, the vulnerability of our country's energy infrastructure has been widely recognized. Yet, the significance of promoting nuclear energy as a “quasi-domestic energy,” as was once stated, remains unchanged to this day. This has become even more apparent due to the global energy instability that has surfaced amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting changes in the international landscape.
In our highly advanced modern era, various technological developments cannot be achieved by the efforts of a single organization or country alone, but rather through healthy cooperation and competition with diverse partners both domestically and internationally. In our country's nuclear development, the Atomic Energy Society of Japan (AESJ) plays an important role as a platform for the exchange of information among experts in the field of nuclear energy. Aiming to fulfill its role as the Japan Local Section of the American Nuclear Society (hereinafter ANS), ININ was established approximately half a century ago in order to facilitate communication among AESJ members. Our organization has continuously provided opportunities for information sharing and discussion—most notably through our hosting of four lectures annually in recent years.
As I begin my tenure as Chairperson this year, there are two key objectives that I wish to value. First, our goal is to genuinely enhance the presence and significance of ININ, not only by continuing to share the types of information described above—rooted in our established practice—but also by actively communicating the current state of nuclear power development in Japan to the ANS and other academic societies. Our second goal is to encourage each of our ININ members to take a moment to consider the role ININ should play in supporting both AESJ and ANS members.
Therefore, with respect for our established practice, I aim to seek diverse opinions and pursue positive, proactive management. With this in mind, I sincerely appreciate everyone’s continued guidance and support.
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.
47th (As of April 2025)
| Chair | Kenya Suyama |
 https://www.jaea.go.jp/english/ |
| Vice-chair | Kenji Matsuzaki |
 https://www.global.toshiba/ww/company/energy.html |
| Secretary | Takuya Seshimo |
 https://www.janus.co.jp/en/ |
| Treasurer | Motoshige Yagyu |
https://www.global.toshiba/ww/company/energy.html |
| Members | Mitsumasa Fujita |
 http://www.japc.co.jp/english/ |
| Toshitake Kurashige |
 https://www.mhi.com/ |
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| Masahiro Furuya |
 https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/ |
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| Kyoko Mukaida |
https://www.jaea.go.jp/english/ |
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| Ikuo Hoshino |
 https://www.jgc.com/en/ |
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| Masako De Franco |
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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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
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