JAERI and Tokai Site

Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute (JAERI), a core institute of comprehensive nuclear energy research in Japan, was established in June 1956. Since then, JAERI has endeavored to be a pioneer in the nuclear field by engaging in advanced research and development activities, which are conducted at the six research establishments, i.e., Mutsu-, Tokai-, Naka-, Oarai-, Takasaki-, and Kansai Research Establishments, along with Tokyo Headquarters.

Currently, the JAERI's major research activities include: (1) completion of construction of the High Temperature Engineering Test Reactor at the Oarai, (2) research and development of a nuclear fusion reactor at the Naka, (3) promotion of neutron science research at the Tokai, (4) research of advanced photon science such as X-ray lasers at the Kizu site of the Kansai, (5) radiation application research (mainly ion irradiation research) at the Takasaki, (6) promotion of the most advanced basic research in the nuclear field at the Tokai directed by the Headquarters, and (7) synchrotron radiation research using SPring-8 (Super Photon Ring 8 GeV) at the Harima site of the Kansai.

The facility complex of the Joint Project will be constructed in the Tokai Research Establishment located in Tokai-Mura, 80km north-east of KEK and faces to the Pacific Ocean as shown here.

	Tokai Research Establishment of JAERI

	The author of this article, Dr. Yukio OYAMA, is the co-leader of the Neutron group of the Joint Team, and the deputy director of Center for Neutron Science of JAERI.