The participants of the JT-60SA International Fusion School (JIFS) – five from Europe and eight from Japan – visited, enjoyed a tour of the facility, and engaged in networking.
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On August 8, 2025, a group of students from Tsinghua University, China, visited our campus. During their visit, they toured several research laboratories and engaged in academic and cultural exchange with our faculty members and students. We sincerely thank the visiting students and all those involved in making the event a success.
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On August 5, 2025, twelve students enrolled in Nuclear Fusion Research Education Program visited National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS) in Toki City, Gifu. During the visit, they toured the institute’s large-scale experimental facility—the Large Helical Device (LHD)—and gained valuable insights into various aspects of fusion research. These included the principles and implementation of plasma diagnostics and heating methods, as well as the mindset required to maintain a safe and high-quality experimental environment. The students also had the opportunity to learn about ongoing research directly from many faculty members, including NIFS Director General Prof. Yamada. These exchanges deepened their understanding and broadened their perspectives by connecting the cutting-edge research at […]
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On August 1, 2025, 54 students from Miyazaki-Nishi High School visited Kashiwa Campus. They received an explanation about nuclear fusion research and toured our experimental facilities.
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In the academic year 2025, a total of 17 students enrolled in the program: 3 doctor students and 11 master students in the Department of Advanced Energy, and 1 doctor student and 2 master students in the Department of Complexity Science and Engineering.
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In the academic year 2024, a total of 12 students completed the program, including 10 from the Master’s Program in the Department of Advanced Energy and 2 from the Master’s Program in the Department of Complexity Science and Engineering.
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On Mar. 21, 2025, Prof. Yasushi Ono of the Department of Advanced Energy, who retired at the end of the AY2024 , delivered his final lecture titled “Artificial Sun Development — From Laboratory Astronomy to the FAST Demonstration Reactor” at the Hongo Campus. The lecture, which not only presented outstanding academic achievements but also emphasized that “spirit” is the most essential driving force behind such accomplishments, left a lasting impression on the large audience in attendance. Following the lecture, a party was held where Prof. Ono reconnected with many colleagues and associates from various stages of his career, including his student days. Even after retirement, Prof. Ono will continue his […]
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Prof. Hiroshi Yamada of the Department of Advanced Energy delivered his final lecture, titled “Exploring Fusion Science and the Concept of ‘Kiwa (際)’ ”, at the Kashiwa Campus. The event was well attended, with many participants joining both in person and online. In his lecture, Prof. Yamada shared a comprehensive overview of his lifelong engagement with fusion science, from his early days as a student to his latest contributions. Following the lecture, a commemorative party was held, where attendees shared memories with Prof. Yamada in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Prof. Yamada will be the position of Director of the National Institute for Fusion Science in April 2025. We sincerely […]
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We invited students from the University of Science and Technology of China to Japan for a week, and they visited the University of Tokyo, Nagoya University and the National Institute for Fusion Science, where they gave research presentations and participated in discussions, and also toured the facilities and equipment. This project was carried out as part of the Sakura Science Program of the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST).
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