Japan's effort on promoting nuclear security culture

Noro, Naoko

Reflecting the recommendation on physical protection by the International Atomic Energy Agency, nuclear security regulations in Japan were revised in March 2012 and new regulation requires operators to establish a framework to promote nuclear security culture within their organization, including the involvement of top management. This presentation introduces the efforts by the operators to develop effective nuclear security culture program within their organizations. It also introduces lessons learned by ISCN through its activities to promote nuclear security in Japan.