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On January 15, 2025, “The 6th AOBA SUMMIT (International Forum for Innovation in Next Generation Synchrotron Radiation)” was held, co-hosted by Tohoku University and the Quantum Science and Technology Development Agency. This summit aimed to clarify the roles and future potential of synchrotron radiation facilities in response to changes in society and industry. Through international collaboration, participants shared and discussed issues such as innovation strategies, regulatory compliance, information security, and intellectual property protection, with the goal of building a sustainable and forward-looking ecosystem.

On January 15, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of U.S Consulate General Sapporo a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On January 12, 2025, a special symposium titled “The Latest Developments of NanoTerasu: From Full-Scale Operation to Public Use” was held during the 38th Annual Meeting of the Japan Synchrotron Radiation Society and the Synchrotron Radiation Science Joint Symposium in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Approximately 150 participants attended the event on-site, where the symposium featured lively discussions following the presentations.

The snow that has fallen since last night has turned all of NanoTerasu completely white.

Winter is just beginning to show its true colors.

On January 10, Kawakami, secretary general, Yaita, deputy deirector of NanoTerasu, and Watanabe, special assistant to the president of PhoSIC led a party of  Legislative Bureau Hause of Councillors a tour of NanoTerasu.

On January 8, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led 17people from Gangdong Middle School (Seoul, Korea) a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On January 7, Kado,leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led 15 Junior high school students in Kanegasaki Town, Iwate Prefecture a tour of NanoTerasu.

On December25, Kawakami, secretary general, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu, and Kobayashi, vice chairman at PhoSIC led a party of Ohira village a tour of NanoTerasu.

On December 24, Takahashi, manager of Promotion and Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of JST-supported Japan-China Research Exchange Event a tour of NanoTerasu.

On December 24, Takahashi, manager of Promotion and Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Toda corporation a tour of NanoTerasu.

On December 11, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of  Japan-Brunei Friendship Association a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On December 11, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of  Consulate-General of The People’s Republic of China in Nigata a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On December 6, 2024, Dr. Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat, delivered a special lecture titled “NanoTerasu: Japan’s First Fourth-Generation Synchrotron Radiation Facility – A Giant Microscope Illuminating the World of Nanotechnology” at the 83rd General Meeting of The Society of Cutting Fluids & Cutting Technology held at Arcadia Ichigaya. The event was attended by 195 participants.

On December 4, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Ambient pressure X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (APXPS) a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On December 2,  Kawakami, secretary general of NanoTerasu and Kawamura, vice president of PhoSIC led a party from Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry a tour of NanoTerasu.

On November 29, 2024, astronaut Mamoru Mohri was invited to NanoTerasu for an interactive event themed around “Dreams and the Future of Science and Technology.” Participants included four first-year students from Sendai Daiichi High School and five second-year students from Sendai Daisan High School, both designated as Super Science High (SSH) schools in Sendai City, as well as three third-year undergraduate students and two second-year master’s students from Tohoku University.

The event featured Mr. Mohri himself as the facilitator, engaging in lively discussions with the students and participants. Prior to the event, Dr. Takahashi, Director of the QST NanoTerasu Center, guided Dr. Mohri through the experimental hall. During the tour, representatives of the three public beamlines provided explanations and exchanged ideas with Dr. Mohri.

On November 29, Kado,leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led 24 students  from

Ochanomizu University Senior High School a tour of NanoTerasu.

On November 22, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Miyagi Prefecture High School Technical Education Research Association, Electromechanical Subcommittee, Fall General Meeting a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On Saturday, November 16th, at the QST Kansai Photon Science Institute Open House, we showcased NanoTerasu through a panel booth and held a science seminar for children. The science seminar was attended by 43 participants, ranging from elementary school students to adults. The total number of attendees for the open house was 982.

On November 13, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led educators from Taipei City a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On November 11,  Kawakami, secretary general and Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu led a party of  Liaison Council for the Promotion of Quantum Radiation Applications a tour of NanoTerasu.

On November 7, Takahashi, manager of Promotion and Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Ryoban Industrial Plaza a tour of NanoTerasu.

On November 6, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Sendai City Industrial Promotion Organization a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On November 6, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led students from Sendai Technical High School a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On November 5th, Mr. Takahashi, manager of Promotion and Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat, guided a visit for the delegation from the ILC Promotion Council to NanoTerasu.

On November 1, Takeda, executive director of QST, Takahashi, director of NanoTerasu Center, Kawakami, secretary general of NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a group from Ministry of  Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On November 1, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat and Watanabe, special assistant to the president of PhoSIC, led a party of Japan-Korea Joint Symposium on Organometallic Chemistry and Coordination Chemistry tour of  NanoTerasu.

On October 29,  Kawakami, secretary general and Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu led a party of Aoba Industrial Association a tour of NanoTerasu.

On October 24, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of Sendai City Thai Agent Invitation Program a tour of  NanoTerasu.

On October 23, Kado, leader of the Public Relations Group at NanoTerasu General Secretariat led a party of ICPE 2024 Technical Tour a tour of  NanoTerasu.