Delegation of Hyogo Prefectural Assembly Members Visits NanoTerasu
On November 5, a delegation of members of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly visited NanoTerasu.
Upon arrival at NanoTerasu, the delegation was welcomed by Mr. Kawakami, Director of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, who delivered opening remarks and provided an overview of NanoTerasu, with particular emphasis on the differences between NanoTerasu and SPring-8. This was followed by a presentation by Mr. Sunaga, Special Advisor to the President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), who introduced the Coalition Use Program, including the Public-Private-Regional Partnership framework.
Following the presentations, the delegation viewed NanoTerasu’s equipment through the observation windows in the observation hall, with explanations provided by Mr. Kawakami.
Visit by Association of District Chiefs of the Hebita District Administrative Committee, Ishinomaki City
On November 5, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Association of District Chiefs of the Hebita District Administrative Committee, Ishinomaki City on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Power Generation and Substation Construction Research Group
On November 5, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Power Generation and Substation Construction Research Group on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by The Intellectual Property Office, Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry
On November 2, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided representatives from the Intellectual Property Office, Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Where Cutting-Edge Physics Meets Cosmetic Science (L’Oréal)
L’Oréal Announces Innovative Functional Materials Research Using the Next-Generation Synchrotron Radiation Facility NanoTerasu: Visualization of a Nanogel Network Capable of Autonomous Structural Reorganization and Self-Healing
L’Oréal Research & Innovation Center Japan (R&I Japan), the Japanese research and development hub of the L’Oréal Group located in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture and headed by Amit Jayaswal, presented research findings on polyion complex gel particles (PGPs), a functional material being explored for potential cosmetic applications, at the international conference Okinawa Colloids 2026¹.
Conducted in collaboration with Tohoku University, the study successfully visualized the intricate three-dimensional network structures formed within formulations at world-leading resolution and in a non-destructive manner, using synchrotron X-ray micro-computed tomography (μCT) at the next-generation synchrotron radiation facility NanoTerasu.
Read the press release from Nihon L’Oréal K.K. here:
(PR TIMES, Japan’s No. 1 press release distribution service operated by PR TIMES Corporation)
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000289.000004813.html
Visit by NTT EAST and Other Visitors
On October 30 , Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from NTT EAST and other visitors on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Miyagi Prefecture Building and Housing Center
On October 30, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from General Incorporated Foundation Miyagi Prefecture Building and Housing Center on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy
On October 28, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Nexco-Engineering Tohoku Company – October 28
On October 28, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Nexco-Engineering Tohoku Company on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Sendai Meiji Youth University, 50th Class
On October 27, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Sendai Meiji Youth University, 50th Class on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Hirosaki Energy Issues Conference
On October 27, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Hirosaki Energy Issues Conference on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Furukawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry
On October 26, Dr. Tomimatsu, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Furukawa Chamber of Commerce and Industry on a tour of NanoTerasu.
With this visit, it was the final tour guided by Dr. Tomimatsu.
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for his dedicated service.
We will continue to our efforts to provide meaningful opportunities for visits and to enhance understanding of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Alumni of Tohoku University Meizen Dormitory
On October 23, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided Alumni of Tohoku University Meizen Dormitory on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Association of Living Amenity, Environmental Subcommittee
On October 23, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Association of Living Amenity, Environmental Subcommittee on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Tohoku Electric Power Osaki Denyukai
On October 21, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Tohoku Electric Power Osaki Denyukai on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Friends of the Sendai City Museum
On October 21, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Friends of the Sendai City Museum on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Soma Regional Fire Safety Association, Odaka Branch
On October 20, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided Soma Regional Fire Safety Association, Odaka Branch on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Secretariat, Photonic Internet Forum
On October 19, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided Secretariat, Photonic Internet Forum on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Chairman Eiji Chatani of the Japan Fair Trade Commission Visits NanoTerasu
On October 16, Mr. Eiji Chatani, Chairman of the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC), and his delegation visited NanoTerasu.
Upon arrival at NanoTerasu, the delegation was welcomed by Dr. Koyasu, President of the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), who delivered opening remarks in the NanoTerasu meeting room. Dr. Takahashi, Director General of the NanoTerasu Center, then provided an overview of NanoTerasu. This was followed by a presentation on the Coalition Use Program by Mr. Niibori, Vice President of the Photon Science Innovation Center (PhoSIC), and an exchange of views.
Following the presentations, the delegation toured the experimental hall under the guidance of Dr. Takahashi and Mr. Niibori. During the tour, they viewed several beamlines and a prototype electromagnet and received explanations about NanoTerasu’s facilities and equipment.
Visit by Tsutsujigaoka Senior Citizens’ College
On October 15, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Tsutsujigaoka Senior Citizens’ College on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Yokote Energy Conference
On October 15, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Yokote Energy Conference on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Miyagi Prefecture Shiroishi High School
On October 13, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided 22 people from Miyagi Prefecture Shiroishi High School on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Seiyu Club, Yokkaichi City Assembly
On October 13, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Seiyu Club, Yokkaichi City Assembly on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Fukuzawa Computer Club
On October 9, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided Fukuzawa Computer Club on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Miyagi Prefecture Association of Facilities Design Firms
On October 9, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided Miyagi Prefecture Association of Facilities Design Firms on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Ishinomaki City Employees
On October 8, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided employees of the City of Ishinomaki on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Women’s Division of the Kurihara Nanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry
On October 8, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Women’s Division of the Kurihara Nanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Takadate Community Center Classes in Natori City
On October 7, Mr. Kunii, Manager of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided Takadate Community Center Classes in Natori City on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Sanuma District Community Promotion Council
On October 7, Dr. Kado, Group Leader of the Promotion and Public Relations Group of the NanoTerasu Secretariat,guided Sanuma District Community Promotion Council on a tour of NanoTerasu.
Visit by Tokyo University of Science, Goto Laboratory
On October 6, Dr. Kado, Leader of the Promotion and Public Relation Group at the NanoTerasu Secretariat, guided visitors from Tokyo University of Science, Goto Laboratory on a tour of NanoTerasu.
