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Seminar on Environmental Restoration and Soil Disposal

On March 25, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host an informative seminar aimed at addressing the critical issue of the final disposal of decontaminated soil generated by the Fukushima disaster. This session will feature Naoya Origuchi, the Director of the Fukushima Reconstruction and Future-Oriented Project at the Ministry of the Environment.

Overview of the Seminar

The focus of this seminar is to present the Ministry's initiatives aimed at realizing the disposal of contaminated soil outside Fukushima by 2045. Since the catastrophic earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, a significant amount of contaminated soil has been stored in intermediate storage facilities within Fukushima prefecture. The law mandates that this soil must be safely disposed of outside the prefecture to alleviate the burden on the local residents and promote the region's recovery.

The seminar will provide insights into the ongoing government efforts to reduce the total volume of soil requiring final disposal by utilizing contaminants safely, alongside further discussion on the processes involved. This engagement will reveal the challenges and strategies that need to be addressed while promoting the restoration and decontamination of Fukushima.

Key Topics to be Discussed

1. Introduction and Key Messages
The seminar will begin with an introduction by Naoya Origuchi, covering the key messages intended for the audience.

2. Overview of the 2011 East Japan Earthquake and Fukushima Disaster
A brief history and understanding of the disaster and its immediate impacts.

3. Effects of Radioactive Contaminants
Discussion on the dispersion of contaminated materials and the resultant challenges.

4. Intermediate Storage Facilities and Safety of Decontaminated Soil
Background on current temporary storage solutions and assurance of the safety of treated materials.

5. Future of Environmental Restoration
Insights into upcoming policies and actions that will influence the environmental recovery efforts.

6. Q&A Session
An interactive session where attendees can ask questions and directly engage with the speaker.

7. Networking Opportunity
An exchange gathering aiming to foster discussions and networking among participants across various industries.

Participation Formats

Participants can attend in various formats, choosing between:

• - In-person attendance: Not including access to archived sessions.
• - Live streaming: Also exclusive to live audiences.
• - Archived sessions: For those unable to attend live.

Note: In-person and live stream participants have the option to access archived recordings for an additional fee of 18,500 yen (tax included).

Registration Details

The registration fee is set at 37,860 yen (tax included) per participant, with one free attendant allowed per registered individual from the same organization. Special pricing is available for local governmental staff—up to two attendees for 11,000 yen (limited to venue or live streaming).

After the Seminar

Post-seminar, additional opportunities for Q&A with the lecturer remain open, enhancing attendee knowledge and supporting the formation of new networks and collaborations. The JPI seminar is recognized for fostering invaluable information exchange and practical implementations.

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has played a pivotal role for over half a century, serving as a bridge of knowledge among government, corporate, and public sectors to support national policy developments and create strategic value for executive-level discussions via specialized seminars.

For additional inquiries and registration, please visit JPI Seminar Page.