Expectation to science and technology in Japan; Toward solution of challenges in nuclear utilization and its innovative application

Oigawa, Hiroyuki 

Japan Atomic Energy Agency is conducting wide range of research and development on nuclear power such as those for response to the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, improvement of nuclear power safety, establishment of fast reactor technology and nuclear fuel cycle, countermeasure to back-end of nuclear power, basic and fundamental research, and human resource development, in order to solve various problems concerning nuclear power and to explore possibility of more sophisticated utilization of nuclear technology. Hereafter, we would like to contribute to the creation of innovation originated in Japan by enhancing collaboration with other national research and development organizations, universities and private companies and by maximizing outcomes of research and development in Japan.