Visit by the Osaka Association of Private Junior and Senior High Schools
On July 28, a NanoTerasu facility tour organized by JTB was held for members of the Osaka Association of Private Junior and Senior High Schools.
Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, provided an overview of NanoTerasu in the visitor hall. The participants then toured part of the experimental hall under his guidance.
Visit by Musashi High School
On July 27, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided 17visitors from Musashi High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
NanoTerasu Participates in Science Day 2026 in Sendai and Miyagi
On July 26, NanoTerasu participated in Science Day 2026 in Sendai and Miyagi, organized by the nonprofit organization natural science.
At the main venue on Tohoku University’s Kawauchi-Kita Campus, NanoTerasu presented a hands-on workshop titled “Let’s Make Polarized-Light Stained Glass: Exploring the Wonders of NanoTerasu and Light.” NanoTerasu also served as a satellite venue, hosting facility tours as well as a panel exhibition and video presentations introducing the facility.
Despite the rainy weather, approximately 200 people participated in the workshop, while around 150 people joined the NanoTerasu facility tours.
Craft Workshop at the Main Venue
NanoTerasu Facility Tour
NanoTerasu Video Screening
QST Exhibits at the Youngsters’ Science Festival 2026 National Convention
On July 25 and 26, the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) exhibited a booth at the Youngsters’ Science Festival 2026 National Convention, held at the Science Museum in Tokyo, to introduce NanoTerasu. The event was organized by the Japan Science Foundation.
Under the theme “Exploring the Wonders of Light: Make Your Own Color-Changing Stained Glass,” the QST booth offered a hands-on craft activity in which participants created stained-glass-style artwork using the properties of polarization and birefringence.
While enjoying the vivid changes in color displayed by their creations, participants learned about the fascinating properties of light. The activity provided an opportunity for visitors to deepen their interest in light and science, while also introducing NanoTerasu, a state-of-the-art synchrotron radiation facility, to people of all ages.
The Youngsters’ Science Festival National Convention is one of Japan’s largest annual hands-on science events. Numerous organizations from across the country participate, attracting many children and their families.
This year, the QST booth once again welcomed a large number of visitors. Approximately 600 people took part in the stained-glass craft activity over the two-day event, and the booth remained lively throughout both days.
Crafting Moments
Little Masterpieces
We also enjoyed a hands-on experience with spectroscopes.
Forum – Management for Tomorrow, Inc. Holds Lecture and Facility Tour at NanoTerasu
On July 24, a lecture event organized by Forum – Management for Tomorrow, Inc. was held at NanoTerasu under the title “Illuminating the Nanoworld with Synchrotron Radiation One Billion Times Brighter than Sunlight: The Potential of NanoTerasu Opened Up by Cutting-Edge Light.”
Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the QST NanoTerasu Center, and Dr. Takata, President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), each delivered a lecture. The event was attended by 35 participants.
Following the lectures, the participants toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi and Dr. Takata. After the tour, a casual networking reception was held at a separate venue.
Visit by The Korean Semiconductor Materials, Components, and Equipment Innovation Convergence University Consortium (COSS)—comprising students from Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Han Nam University, and Tech University of Korea —and the Ishinabe Laboratory in the Department of Engineering Research, Technology, and Social Systems
On July 23, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from The Korean Semiconductor Materials, Components, and Equipment Innovation Convergence University Consortium (COSS)—comprising 28 students from Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Han Nam University, and Tech University of Korea—and the Ishinabe Laboratory in the Department of Engineering Research, Technology, and Social Systems on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Nakayama Community Center
On July 23, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Nakayama Community Center on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Higashi Sendai Kindergarten Alumni Association
On July 22, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Higashi Sendai Kindergarten Alumni Association on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Kashiwagi Community Center Hakuryo Gakuin History Exploration Club
On July 16, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Kashiwagi Community Center Hakuryo Gakuin History Exploration Club on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Meiji Youth University, 55th Class
On July 16, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Meiji Youth University, 55th Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Delegation Led by Ms. Miyazaki, Director of the Industry-University Collaboration Office, METI, Visits NanoTerasu
On July 10, Ms. Yuka Miyazaki, Director of the Industry-University Collaboration Office, Innovation and Environment Policy Bureau, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), and her delegation visited NanoTerasu.
At the visitor hall, Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, provided an overview of NanoTerasu, followed by Mr. Niibori, Vice President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), who introduced the Coalition use program.
The delegation then viewed the beamline equipment installed in the experimental hall through the observation windows.
Non-Destructive Three-Dimensional Visualization of High-Aspect-Ratio Etched Holes Achieved —Structural Evaluation Technology Contributing to the Development of Next-Generation 3D NAND Flash Memory—
A research group led by Mr. Naru Okawa, a graduate student at the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University, and Professor Yukio Takahashi of the Synchrotron Radiation Instrumentation Research Center (SRIS), has successfully achieved non-destructive three-dimensional visualization of high-aspect-ratio etched holes by combining X-ray ptychography with computed tomography (CT) using the high-brightness tender X-rays available at beamline BL10U of NanoTerasu, the 3 GeV Advanced Synchrotron Radiation Facility.
This technique enables detailed, non-destructive observation of the three-dimensional internal structure of high-aspect-ratio etched holes, which are essential components in next-generation 3D NAND flash memory devices, and is expected to contribute to the development of advanced structural evaluation methods for semiconductor manufacturing.
Tohoku University Press Release (Tohoku University website):
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/japanese/2026/07/press20260709-02-EtchedHoles.html
Visit by ICNMTA2026
On July 8, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from ICNMTA2026 on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Teraoka Elementary School District Adult Education Class
On July 8, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from Teraoka Elementary School District Adult Education Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Mr. Oshima Atsushi, Member of the House of Representatives
On July 6, Mr. Oshima Atsushi, Member of the House of Representatives, visited NanoTerasu.
At the NanoTerasu observation hall, following opening remarks by Mr. Takeda, Executive Director of QST, Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the NanoTerasu Center, gave an overview of NanoTerasu, and Dr. Takata, President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), introduced the Coalition use program. The delegation then toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi and Dr. Niibori, Vice President of PhoSIC.
Visit by FY2026 JTB First- and Second-Year Employees
On July 2, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from FY2026 JTB First- and Second-Year Employees on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Manarat Dhaka International School & College, July 1
On July 1, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided 51 visitors from Manarat Dhaka International School & College on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Ayashi Elementary School Social Studies Class
On June 30, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Ayashi Elementary School Social Studies Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Hokkaido Yamato-kai, Youth Division
On June 26, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Hokkaido Yamato-kai, Youth Division on a tour of NanoTerasu.
With this visit, Mr. Takahashi’s guidance has come to a close.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation for his contributions over the past two years.
We will continue to our efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for visits and to enhance understanding of NanoTerasu.
Delegation Led by Mr. Shigekazu Matsuura, Deputy Director-General of the Minister’s Secretariat, MEXT, Visits NanoTerasu
On June 19, a delegation led by Mr. Shigekazu Matsuura, Deputy Director-General of the Minister’s Secretariat (in charge of coordination between the Higher Education Bureau and science and technology policy) of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), visited NanoTerasu.
Following opening remarks by Dr. Koyasu, President of QST, at the Visitors Hall, Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the NanoTerasu Center, provided an overview of NanoTerasu, while Dr. Takata, President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), introduced the Coalition Use Program. The delegation then toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi and Dr. Takata.
Delegation from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Visits NanoTerasu
On June 19, Mr. Ichiro Takahashi, Director for Science, Technology and Academic Policy Strategy in charge of Institutional Reform and Surveys, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and Ms. Nao Fujii of the Quantum Research Promotion Office, Basic and Fundamental Research Division, Research Promotion Bureau, MEXT, together with their delegation, visited NanoTerasu.
At the Visitor Hall, following opening remarks by Dr. Koyasu, President of QST, Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, and Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the NanoTerasu Center, provided an overview of NanoTerasu. The delegation then toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi.
Visit by International College of Information Engineering and Automotive Technology
On June 19, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from International College of Information Engineering and Automotive Technology on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Sendai Meiji Youth University, 48th Class
On June 18, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Sendai Meiji Youth University, 48th Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Sendai Meiji Youth University, 57th Class
On June 17, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Sendai Meiji Youth University, 57th Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Mr. Yoshihiko Kakuta, MEXT Science and Technology Strategist for Human Resource Development Reform and Regional Collaboration Promotion, MEXT
On June 15, Mr. Yoshihiko Kakuta, MEXT Science and Technology Strategist for Human Resource Development Reform and Regional Collaboration Promotion, Minister’s Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), visited NanoTerasu.
At the NanoTerasu meeting room, Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the NanoTerasu Center, provided an overview of NanoTerasu, while Dr. Seino, Vice President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), introduced the Coalition Use Program. Following the presentations, Mr. Kakuta toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi, Dr. Seino, and Prof. Matsuda of the University of Tokyo.
After the tour, Mr. Kakuta exchanged views with Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by noyer
On June 15, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from noyer on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by 杜法会
On June 15, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided visitors from 杜法会 on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Mr. Takashi Toyota, Director, Artificial Intelligence Promotion Division,Research Promotion Bureau, MEXT, and Delegation
On June 12, a delegation led by Mr. Takashi Toyota, Director, Artificial Intelligence Promotion Division, Research Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), visited NanoTerasu.
At the visitor hall, Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, provided an overview of NanoTerasu, while Dr. Watanabe, Special Advisor to the President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), introduced the Coalition Use Program. Following the presentations, the delegation toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Mr. Kawakami and Dr. Watanabe.
Visit by Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. and its clients
On June 12, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. and its clients on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Nissetsu Co., Ltd.
On June 12, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Nissetsu Co., Ltd. on a tour of NanoTerasu.
