NanoTerasu Tour Held as Part of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Particle Accelerator Society of Japan
From August 26 to 28, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Particle Accelerator Society of Japan was held at the Sendai International Center. As part of the meeting program, a tour of NanoTerasu was held on the afternoon of August 28.
A total of 120 participants, selected by lottery, were divided into six groups and toured NanoTerasu’s accelerator and beamline facilities.
Visit by SCOPE, Tohoku Branch
On August 27, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Specialists Center of Port and Airport Engineering , Tohoku Branch on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly Standing Committee on Environment and Agricultural Affairs
On August 27, Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat; Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group and Dr. Harada, Tohoku University Graduate School of Agricultural Science/ Faculty of Agriculture guided visitors from Kanagawa Prefectural Assembly Standing Committee on Environment and Agricultural Affairs on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Site Visit by Members of SIP Phase 3 “Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Platforms to Social Challenges”
On August 25, members of SIP Phase 3, “Promoting the Application of Advanced Quantum Technology Platforms to Social Challenges,” visited NanoTerasu as part of a site visit.
Following an overview of NanoTerasu by Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, at the visitor hall, the participants were divided into two groups.
Each group toured the linear accelerator, storage ring, and experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Nishimori, Director of the Department of Advanced Synchrotron Radiation Research and Development at the QST NanoTerasu Center, and Dr. Asaka, Senior Principal Engineer at the QST NanoTerasu Center, respectively.
Visit by a Delegation from Shinshu University
On August 25, a delegation from Shinshu University visited NanoTerasu.
The delegation toured the NanoTerasu accelerator and experimental hall under the guidance of Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat; Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat; and Dr. Nishimori, Director of the Department of Advanced Synchrotron Radiation Research and Development at the QST NanoTerasu Center.
Visit by Nexco-Engineering Tohoku Company
On August 24 , Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Nexco-Engineering Tohoku Companyon a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Young Researchers’ Society for Molecular Science
On August 20, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided Young Researchers’ Society for Molecular Science on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Iwate Prefectural Mizusawa High School, August 19
On August 19, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided 34 students from Iwate Prefectural Mizusawa High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by A Group of Interested High School Students
On August 19, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided a group of interested high school students on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by MEXT Delegation Led by Mr. Ryo Takahashi, Assistant Director of the Industry-Academia Collaboration and Regional Promotion Division
On August 19, Mr. Ryo Takahashi, Assistant Director of the Industry-Academia Collaboration and Regional Promotion Division, Science and Technology Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and his delegation 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 Hachinohe Kodai 2 High School & Junior High School
On August 7, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided 46 visitors from Hachinohe Kodai 2 High School & Junior High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by International Trainees from Tagajo High School
On August 5, international trainees from Taiwan visiting Miyagi Prefectural Tagajo High School visited NanoTerasu.
Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, provided an overview of NanoTerasu. The group then viewed the facility through the observation windows.
Visit by Tobu Top Tours Affiliated Inns and Hotels Association · Affiliated Transportation and Tourist Facilities Association
On August 4 , Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Tobu Top Tours Affiliated Inns and Hotels Association · Affiliated Transportation and Tourist Facilities Association on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by eco-denki Premium Tour
On August 4 , Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from eco-denki Premium Tour on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Miyagi Prefectural Kesennuma High School
On August 3, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Miyagi Prefectural Kesennuma High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Life and Biological Sciences Staff Group, Technical Department, Tohoku University
On July 31, Dr. Watanabe, Specially Appointed Professor of Tohoku University, and Dr. Tomimatsu, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Life and Biological Sciences Staff Group, Technical Department, Tohoku University on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Meeting of Section Chiefs in Charge of Environmental Sanitation in Major Cities
On July 31, Dr. Watanabe, Specially Appointed Professor of Tohoku University, guided visitors from Meeting of Section Chiefs in Charge of Environmental Sanitation in Major Cities on a tour of NanoTerasu.
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.
Visit by The Nishio Shinkin Bank
On July 25, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from The Nishio Shinkin Bank on a tour of NanoTerasu.
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.
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.
