The real face of GNEP: Global Nuclear Energy Partnership

[Translated from Japanese] [March 13, 2006] METI officials responded along the following lines to the demands of Dr. Kang and five Japanese organizations. They promised to consider providing a written response to demands 1 through 3. Response to 1: Mr. Shinichi Mizumoto, Planning Officer (responsible for international nuclear energy issues), Nuclear Energy Policy Division, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, METI: The MOX issue is only one aspect of the holistic measures which consist of safeguards, physical protection, etc. We object to it being taken up independently. Since precautions are taken to prevent theft, I cannot respond to the question regarding the different degree of concern between MOX and plutonium…

Japan’s Two Operating Reactors won’t meet New Post-Fukushima Standards Will the Nuclear Regulation Authority Still Allow Them to Operate? For immediate release: 19 June 2013 Contact: Aileen Mioko Smith Kyoto, Japan—-The Nuclear Regulation Authority today approved new post-Fukushima regulatory standards. The standards will now be sent to the Cabinet for approval. They are scheduled to take effect on 8 July. Will the NRA ignore compliance with its new standards from day one by allowing the two currently operating nuclear reactors in Japan, Ohi Units 3 and 4 to continue to operate, thus setting the precedent for further non-compliance? At issue is whether Japan has learned the lessons of the Fukushima…

[For international release: February 28, 2007] [Word version: 76KB] Today the prime ministers of Japan and Russia are meeting in Tokyo. According to media reports, part of the negotiations will focus on a new nuclear agreement allowing Japanese nuclear material to be sent to Russia. It is planned that uranium extracted from spent nuclear fuel reprocessed in the UK and France will be enriched in Russia for use as nuclear fuel for Japanese nuclear power plants. Earlier this month, the Yomiuri Shimbun (1) and various Russian media (2)(3) reported that “Japan has entered into final negotiations that would see Russia enriching Japan’s uranium. It is clear that the Russian uranium…

Sept 24th 2004PETITIONFUKUI PREFECTURE To: Shoichi Nakagawa, Minister, Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryFrom: Issei Nishikawa, Governor, Fukui Prefecture On the 9th of August 2004 an accident occurred at the Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 reactor. This incident seriously injured 11 people 5 of which lost their lives. This was the biggest disaster to date in the history of Japanese nuclear power. In Fukui Prefecture we have worked hard for many years to win the people s trust and to build a safe reputation for nuclear power. It is extremely regrettable that this accident has destroyed that trust and the reputation of nuclear power in Fukui Prefecture. I have…

Minamata & Fukushima: Structural Violence in Environmental DisasterTuesday, April 12 12:00 – 14:00 https://icas.tuj.ac.jp/event/minamata-fukushima-structural-violence-in-environmental-disaster/ Zoom Meeting Access April 12, 2022 12:00 PM (Noon) Tokyo – Starthttps://temple.zoom.us/j/93245351283?pwd=c0xmemtMNVcvWkxHNTJkZGJYOG94QT09Meeting ID: 932 4535 1283 | Passcode: 106014 Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies Temple University, Japan Campus www.tuj.ac.jp/icas Information: Kyle Cleveland, ICAS Co-Director | Email: kylecl@temple.edu ICAS events reflect the opinions of the speakers and participants, and do not represent the views of Temple University or the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies. Date & Time: Tuesday, April 12 12:00 – 14:00 Moderator: Kyle Cleveland (ICAS Co-Director) Registration: Registration is encouraged (e-mail to icas@tuj.temple.edu), but not required. 登録なしでも参加できますので、直接会場へお越しください。 This event is organized by Kyle Cleveland, ICAS…