Visit by Professor Okino’s Research Group from Institute of Science Tokyo
On December 25, the NanoTerasu Secretariat’s Promotion and Public Relation Group Leader, Dr. Kado, guided a visit by members of Professor Okino’s research group from Institute of Science Tokyo to NanoTerasu.
Visit by Tohoku University Exchange Student Group
On December 23, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Tohoku University Exchange Student Group on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Tohoku University and Fujitsu Use AI to Discover Promising New Superconducting Material
On December 23, 2025, Tohoku University and Fujitsu Limited announced their successful application of AI to derive new insights into the superconductivity mechanism of a new superconducting material. Their findings demonstrate an important use case for AI technology in new materials development and suggests that the technology has the potential to accelerate research and development. This could drive innovation in various industries such as environment and energy, drug discovery and healthcare, and electronic devices.
The AI technology was utilized to automatically clarify causal relationships from measurement data obtained at NanoTerasu Synchrotron Light Source. This achievement was published in the Nature Portfolio scientific journal Scientific Reports on December 22, 2025.
[Tohoku University Press Release (Website): Tohoku University and Fujitsu Use AI to Discover Promising New Superconducting Material]
NanoTerasu Facility Tour for Participants of the 18th FC-Cubic Open Symposium
On December 19, a NanoTerasu facility tour was held for approximately 60 participants of the 18th FC-Cubic Open Symposium. Following an overview of NanoTerasu presented by Ito, Director of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), the participants toured the linear accelerator, storage ring, and beamlines under the guidance of Nishimori, Director of the Research and Development Department, Asaka, Senior Principal Engineer, and Horiba, Beamline Group Leader from QST.
Visit by Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association Tohoku Branch
On December 19, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Japan Embedded Systems Technology Association Tohoku Branch on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Global Learning Center, Tohoku University (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay)
On December 19, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Global Learning Center, Tohoku University (Indian Institute of Technology Bombay) on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by the Sendai Meiji Youth College Delegation
On December 18, the Sendai Meiji Youth College delegation visited NanoTerasu and was guided by Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by the Sendai Hōrei Gakuen Delegation
On December 18, the Sendai Hōrei Gakuen delegation visited NanoTerasu and was guided by Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd.
On December 17, Dr. Tomimatsu, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by the NSBT University Delegation
On December 16, members of NSBT University visited NanoTerasu and were guided by Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by Total Media Development Institute CO.LTD and Leave a Nest
On December16, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Total Media Development Institute CO.LTD and Leave a Nest on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
On December 16, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by the Solidification and Microstructure Formation Forum, High-Temperature Process Division
On December 15, members of the Solidification and Microstructure Formation Forum of the High-Temperature Process Division, The Iron and Steel Institute of Japan, visited NanoTerasu. The visit was guided by Masataka Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by the Accounting Department of Yourtec Corporation
On December 15, members of the Accounting Department of Yourtec Corporation visited NanoTerasu.
The visit was guided by Masataka Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat.
Visit by the Silver Seminar Senpō-kai Group
On December 12, members of the Silver Seminar Senpō-kai visited NanoTerasu. After receiving an engaging and easy-to-understand introduction to NanoTerasu from Takano and Abe of the NanoTerasu Secretariat Promotion and Public Relation Group, the group toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Masataka Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group.
Visit by Members of Yamagata City Small and Medium Enterprise Federation
On December 10, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relations Group, NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided members of Yamagata City Small and Medium Enterprise Federation on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Members of TODA CORPORATION
On December 10, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relations Group, NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided members of TODA CORPORATION on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Takahashi Michiko English Class
On December 8, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Takahashi Michiko English Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
“NanoTerasu Day” Commemorative Event Held at the Sendai Science Museum
On December 7, marking the second anniversary of the first beam of the 3 GeV Advanced Synchrotron Radiation Facility NanoTerasu, a commemorative “NanoTerasu Day” event was held to inspire young people, spark their interest in science, and offer opportunities to learn about cutting-edge light technologies.
On this day, the NanoTerasu Secretariat and the Sendai Science Museum signed a partnership agreement with the aim of “promoting understanding of science and technology among young people, thereby contributing to the advancement of science and technology in Japan.” At the museum, researchers delivered short talks on the theme of “light,” and a hands-on program was offered in which children created their own spectroscopes and observed light phenomena.
More than 60 children and parents participated in the event.
(Reference: NHK Sendai report — “Event for children and parents to learn about the science of light, including synchrotron radiation,” Sendai Science Museum)
https://news.web.nhk/newsweb/na/nb-6000034292
Visit by President Kosaka and Delegation from the University of Hyogo
On December 5, President Kosaka of the University of Hyogo and his delegation visited NanoTerasu.
Following a welcome address by Director General Takahashi of the NanoTerasu Center, the delegation toured the facility under the guidance of Director Kawakami of the NanoTerasu Secretariat and Masataka Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group, and engaged in an exchange of views.
Visit by Fukui Prefectural School: Usui High School
On December 2, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat and Dr. Watanabe, Specially Appointed Professor of Tohoku University, guided 35 students from Fukui Prefectural School : Usui High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Staff of ”Tonttu Village”
On December 1, Mr. Takahashi,Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided staff of ”Tonttu Village” on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Agano City Chamber of Commerce
On December 1, Mr. Takahashi,Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Agano City Chamber of Commerce a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by the Delegation of the National Council for District Plan Promotion
On November 28, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group, NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided the delegation from the National Council for District Plan Promotion during their study tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Mr. Shimizu, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
On November 27, Executive Director Takeda of QST, Secretary General Kawakami of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, President Takata of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), Vice President Niibori, Vice President Aono, Executive Director Oikawa, Executive Vice President Yugami of Tohoku University, Duputy Manager Yamaguchi of JASRI, and Branch Manager Honma guided Mr. Shimizu, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and his delegation on their visit to NanoTerasu.
Visit by Kurokawa Chamber of Commerce
On November 27, Mr. Takahashi, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Kurokawa Chamber of Commerce a tour of NanoTerasu.
**NanoTerasu Hosts Pre-Launch Showcase Ahead of Full-Scale 400 mA Operation — Special Demonstration Offering a First-Hand Experience of World-Class Synchrotron Light —**
On November 24, the day before the start of full-scale operations, NanoTerasu opened to the media the process of increasing the storage ring current from 200 mA to 400 mA. During the demonstration at the public beamline BL06U, participants observed the moment of current ramp-up while an actual synchrotron radiation experiment was underway.
In July 2025, NanoTerasu achieved a major technological breakthrough, succeeding in stable 400 mA operation (Press Release, September 5, 2025: “Successful Early Achievement of Stable 400 mA Storage Ring Operation at NanoTerasu”). After confirming that no issues occurred during long-duration operation, the facility advanced the schedule by four months and is beginning user operations at 400 mA from November 25, 2025.
With this full-scale launch, synchrotron radiation with brightness 100 times higher than existing facilities in Japan—and among the highest in the world—will become fully accessible. This is expected to significantly accelerate cutting-edge research and development in next-generation devices, materials science, and life sciences, while further promoting innovation creation.
Related Media Coverage (English Renderings)
Asahi Shimbun
What are the Results of the Microscope That is “1 Billion Times Brighter Than Sunlight”? NanoTerasu, One And a Half Years on
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c459e5ea77fa32f3c2eefc91a300b2cc0ce90739
Yomiuri Shimbun
NanoTerasu Doubles Light Intensity (Paper only)
OX TV Sendai (Sendai Broadcasting)
“Ten Billion Times Brighter Than Sunlight! NanoTerasu Begins Full Operations — Expectations Rise for Accelerated Advanced Research”
(original article in Japanese)
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/f2a98bc6f9f4ac7c239f75d10394de30b09f162d
Miyagi TV
“Synchrotron Facility NanoTerasu Now Producing ‘Twice-Brighter Light’ — Analysis Time Cut in Half (Tohoku University Aobayama Campus)”
(original article in Japanese)
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/d07b797abb1153efef5547f29acdbc530ee471c0
Tohoku Broadcasting (TBC)
“Double Synchrotron-Light Intensity Cuts Analysis Time in Half — ‘NanoTerasu’ Achieves Radiation Approaching World-Class Levels (Sendai)”
(original article in Japanese)
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/08c4dfed16d0fe9ba40d075133464b548d5ed7b1
Nishimori, General Manager of the High-Brilliance Synchrotron Radiation Research and Development Department (QST)
Horiba Beamline Group Leader (QST)
First synchrotron radiation experiment at 400mA
Full-scale operation begins at 400mA
Visit by FCA Tohoku, Hokkaido, and Kyushu Joint Regular Meeting
On November 21, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from FCA Kinki Branch and Tohoku Branch Joint Regular Meeting on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Rengo Miyagi Youth Committee
On November 21, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Rengo Miyagi Youth Committee on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Tohoku University NICHe and URA Representatives from Six National Universities in the Tohoku Region
On November 18, Dr. Masataka Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group, NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided Tohoku University NICHe and URA representatives from six national universities in the Tohoku region during their visit to NanoTerasu.
