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Seminar on Japan's Energy Policy and Security

On July 13, 2026, the Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host an insightful seminar titled "Recent Trends and Future Directions for Japan's Energy Security Policy". This event will feature Kenichi Hosoda, the Secretary General of the Liberal Democratic Party's Comprehensive Energy Strategy Research Committee, who brings a wealth of experience from his roles in the ministry and various committees in the Japanese government.

The Context

Japan, lacking domestic natural resources, faces significant challenges regarding energy security. Recent geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, have starkly highlighted the vulnerabilities in Japan's energy supply chain. This seminar aims to dissect the current realities confronting Japan’s energy policy and discuss strategies to enhance energy security in an increasingly uncertain world.

Key Takeaways from the Seminar

Participants will gain actionable insights through the following topics:

• - Criteria for policy judgments that reconcile fossil fuel reduction, decarbonization, and stable energy supply.
• - Ideas for optimizing energy portfolio configurations among nuclear, renewable, and thermal energy sources.
• - Practical policy options for improving energy self-sufficiency.

Target Audience

This seminar is particularly beneficial for professionals engaged in the following sectors:

• - Executive planning departments responsible for energy strategies and electricity procurement.
• - Business development and investment sectors involved in energy-related projects.
• - Planning departments in infrastructure, plant operations, and heavy industry.

Seminar Overview

The presentation will cover fundamental considerations in energy policy, encapsulating:
1. The Basic Principles of Japan's Energy Policy:
- Understanding the 3E framework (Energy Security, Economic Efficiency, Environmental Protection).
- Acknowledgment that no single energy resource can address all needs.
- Current status and historical framework of Japan’s energy resources.

2. Future Goals for Japan's Energy Policy:
- Strategies aimed at reducing reliance on oil.
- Enhancing national energy self-sufficiency.
- Decarbonization efforts for environmental sustainability.

3. Directions for Japan's Energy Policy Moving Forward:
- Focus on electrification initiatives.
- The role of nuclear energy in the future mix.
- Optimization of thermal energy usage.
- Expansion of renewable energy resources.

4. Interactive Q&A Session
5. Networking Opportunities and Business Card Exchange

The uniqueness of JPI seminars lies in providing an opportunity to engage directly with subject matter experts like Mr. Hosoda, facilitating dialogue and inquiries that can lead to valuable insights beyond the formal presentation. This setting also serves as a platform for networking among participants from diverse industries, fostering connections that may spur innovative partnerships.

Participation Formats

Participants can choose from multiple formats:

• - Onsite participation (archive access not included)
• - Live stream participation (archive access not included)
• - Archive stream participation

Additional archive access for live and onsite participants can be added for a special fee of 18,500 JPY (tax included).

Fees

• - Individual Fee: 37,780 JPY (tax included)
• - Special Offer: One additional participant from the same organization can join for free (registration required).
• - Local government employees can join for 11,000 JPY (tax included, limited to two people, same participation format).

For further details and registration, please visit: JPI Seminar Registration

Post-seminal interaction will include opportunities for Q&A with the lecturer, as well as networking among attendees, enhancing the practical relevance of the seminar. The JPI seminar is not only an opportunity for learning but also a chance to create new business ventures and establish valuable connections.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute
Address: 5-2-32 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761
Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: www.jpi.co.jp

About JPI

For over half a century, JPI has been providing high-level, relevant seminars designed to support governmental and national project developments, fostering a bridge between political leaders, bureaucrats, and private sectors through the shared exchange of knowledge.