The Japan Atomic Industrial Forum,Inc. (JAIF) was incorporated as the comprehensive non-governmental organization on nuclear energy in Japan on March 1, 1956.

JAIF is a non-profit organization incorporated under the auspices of the industry to promote peaceful utilization of nuclear energy for the benefit of Japanese nationals in consideration of the importance of the peaceful use of nuclear energy, radioisotopes and radiation in a wide variety of fields. JAIF intends to make a comprehensive study of nuclear energy, exchange knowledge and incorporate various opinions into a consensus, to support the establishment of the government's nuclear energy development and utilization plan and the promotion of its policies, and to help sound development of the national economy and well-being.

For the sound development of our national economy and welfare, it is necessary to secure economical and stable energy resources in Japan with scarce domestic resources. Among various energy sources, nuclear energy can play a vital role in meeting the growing energy demands as the main energy source while maintaining the natural environment by releasing no greenhouse gas.

JAIF contribute to the development of a healthy and quality human life through the applications of various nuclear techniques in industry as well as in daily life.

JAIF enhances cooperation and communication among the industries, local autonomies, the academic circles, mass media and other groups involved in and related with nuclear energy development.

Close contacts are also maintained with relevant overseas organizations such as International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the OECD/Nuclear Energy Agency, etc.

JAIF encourages the Diet and the Government to reflect its opinion in formulating national nuclear policy and program by submitting recommendations.

JAIF Annual Conference

The JAIF Annual Conference is held every spring to provide a forum for three days where leaders of the world nuclear community meet in Japan. The conference, aimed at contributing to formulating the national nuclear energy policy and enhancing public understanding, is regarded as a major international event to review and discuss important topics on nuclear energy in the world. It attracts over one thousand participants including invited speakers and panelists from home and abroad. Some sessions are open to the public to let them express their views on nuclear energy issues.

JAIF associates closely with other forums and related organizations in more than 20 countries such as the U.S.A. and U.K., to exchange information and hold joint meetings.

On a global level, JAIF is a co-founder of the International Nuclear Forum and is pushing ahead international cooperation in an effort to fight global warming.

JAIF also authored memorandums for cooperation with overseas governmental organization. Based on these memorandums, various seminars and meetings are held as well as mutual visits.

JAIF was given consultative status as a non-government organization for the first time by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 1960. Since then, JAIF has close relation with the Agency's activities and has internationally promoted the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

JAIF is also working hard to promote nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament in the international community.

Promotion of Cooperation in Asia

JAIF corresponds systematically and effectively to cooperation requests from Asian nations, where the development of nuclear technology has progressed rapidly in recent years. Its main activities are making arrangements, conducting research, maintaining communication and public relations related to nuclear cooperation.

Given the ever increasing importance of cooperation among Asia countries, JAIF reorganized in 1999 the International Nuclear Cooperation Center which was formed in 1983 into Asia Cooperation Center and set up the Office of the Coordinator to support regional collaborative activities by the "Forum for Nuclear Cooperation in Asia", an international framework for cooperation which was set up by nine neighboring Asian countries.

JAIF also set up Jakarta Liaison Office in 1993 as a base for promoting mutual understanding and strengthening exchange of information in nuclear energy among Southeast Asian countries. The office is now deeply engaged in a variety of activities and keeps track of the latest trend of nuclear power in the region.

The goal of the Asian Cooperation Center is to promote mutual understanding, to coordinate views, and to strengthen cooperative relations in the field of nuclear science and technology.

Study Groups and Missions

Many kind of study groups and missions overseas are organized every year to visit related facilities, examine nuclear energy development and exchange the first-hand information.

Participation in the International Meetings and Exhibitions

JAIF takes an active role in promoting Japan's participation in the international events. JAIF makes various arrangements for organization teams of the industries for conference and exhibitions.

JAIF works vigorously to study, compile and distribute information on a wide range of topics including the current status of nuclear development, safety, nuclear fuel cycle, siting, R&D in nuclear fusion, multiple utilization of nuclear energy, radioisotopes and use of radiation in Japan and abroad. In particular, the information on overseas nuclear energy is distributed to its members and related organizations as well as the general public. JAIF has also been engaged for forty years in a well-proven, fact-finding survey of the Japanese nuclear industry to keep track of and predict economic activities in nuclear arena by the electric industry, mining and other industrial sectors and commercial establishments in Japan.

In addition, the JAIF Library has built up a comprehensive library of publication and materials about not only nuclear but also energy in general, which can be accessed by JAIF members.

"Atoms in Japan" (Web)

"Atoms in Japan" is compiled and published in English on Web page as the only regular such publication furnishing important nuclear news from both industry and the government.

"Nuclear Power Plants in the World"

JAIF surveys annually on all nuclear power plants in the world covering output, types of reactor, start-up dates, owners, operators, main contractors, and suppliers of plants and components. The English version is published as of the end of every year.

JAIF extends invitations to participate in international conferences organized by JAIF. The affiliate members can enjoy the membership rate for the registration.

JAIF assists the members who want to get any nuclear information from Japan and visit organizations and nuclear facilities in Japan.