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Exploring the Current State of Decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi

On March 24, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) will host a vital seminar featuring Okih Watanabe, the head of the Decommissioning Safety and Quality Division at Tokyo Electric Power Holdings (TEPCO). This seminar will focus on the current state of decommissioning at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant and the complexities involved in retrieving fuel debris.

Background

Since the catastrophic accident at Fukushima Daiichi in 2011, over fourteen years have passed. The decommissioning process has gradually evolved from immediate, urgent responses to more systematic, forward-looking operations. However, many unprecedented tasks remain, and TEPCO is slowly advancing while accumulating new knowledge and experience.

Seminar Overview

Watanabe will delve into the ongoing progress of the decommissioning efforts and the various challenges that have been encountered. This will include:
1. An overview of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.
2. The procedures for retrieving spent fuel from the fuel pool.
3. The planning and challenges related to fuel debris retrieval:
- (1) The experimental retrieval at Reactor 2.
- (2) Preparations for large-scale retrieval from Reactor 3.
4. Contaminated water management strategies.
5. The status of ALPS treated water release.
6. Waste management approaches.
7. A Q&A session for participants.
8. Opportunities for networking and exchanging business cards.

This seminar represents a rare opportunity for attendees to engage directly with an expert in the field, allowing for insightful discussions and valuable knowledge sharing across various industries.

Participation Options

Participants can attend either in person or through live streaming. Please note that there will be no archive of the seminar available, so live attendance is necessitated for all who wish to engage actively.

Registration Fees

• - For individual participants: ¥37,410 (including tax).
• - For participants from the same organization signing up together: ¥32,410 each.
• - Public sector employees are eligible for a discounted rate of ¥11,000 (venue/livestream only, limited to two individuals).

Detailed registration information can be found here.

Networking Opportunities

After the seminar concludes, JPI will facilitate follow-up questions directed to the speaker. This enhances the value of the experience, allowing participants to build connections and foster new business ventures with their peers and the speaker.

About JPI

The Japan Planning Institute has served as a bridge for knowledge between government, public sectors, and private organizations for over fifty years. JPI aims to support senior management and decision-makers in executing national policies and projects, providing exclusive seminar opportunities for valuable insights.

For inquiries, please contact:
Japan Planning Institute
5-2-32 Minami Azabu, Minato, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761 Fax: 03-5793-9767 URL: JPI Website