Japanese PA

Before and After

Fukushima Accident Junko Ogawa

Nuclear Safety Engineering

Tokyo City University

（WiN-Japan)

21th WiN Global Johannesburg

October 8th 2013

Fukushima Sun Flower Project

Recent photo of Fukushima

Daiichi

Before March 11th, 2011……. Positive projection

over 50% share of Nuclear Energy by 2030

said Japanese government’s energy policy

◆Additional NPP Construction and International Nuclear Business were the major theme of PA gathering with the public. ◆People’s main concern was global warming and reduction of CO2 derived by energy ◆The Fukushima accident was mainly caused by * Underestimation of Tsunami *No countermeasure against long time station blackout * No consideration against 4th and 5th layer of the defense in depth of nuclear safety (by draft report of Atomic Energy Society of Japan Investigate Committee) ◆ Also in our PA activities, didn’t have any knowledge regarding the above, have not given the public related information. Whole nuclear related people had weakness of the defense against severe accident

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Opinion Survey

“Is Nuclear Energy Necessary or Not ?”

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After The Fukushima Accident of 3.11.2011

Social Environment Change for PA Communicator

An intense opposition movement Denuclearization became the main force of national

public The opportunities for PA talk have absolutely

decreased almost none On the other hand the radiation specialist became

frequently invited to the meeting by citizen Also concern of future energy increased, so

communicators’ theme changed into story about current and future energy separated from nuclear energy

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At the Present Positive Side：

Some sprouts on energy source free from CO2 like Nuclear Energy

General Election in July brought defeat of denuclearization parties and realized change of power

Economic recovery and necessity of energy cost reduction

The energy situation in the world

*Japan is buying 1/3 of the natural gas in the world, and is frowned on.

Severe climate change and high frequent damage by severe weather disaster may make the public re-valuate nuclear energy

*Intense weather which was not experienced until now

Severe winter, Intense heat, a heavy Rain, a strong Wind, a Tornado (2011-2013)

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At the Present Big Concern – Contaminated Water

Government’s statement expressed to the world *Prime Minister Abe addressed Japanese government stands in

the front to control the situation. *Three countermeasures of the Tokyo Electric Power (1)Secure funds/budgets which could be used by the site at its

own discretion to ensure safety measures towards the decommissioning works.

(2)Decontaminate the contaminated water within a specific period.

(3)Determine the decommissioning of the suspended Units 5 &6 at Fukushima Daiichi NPS to focus on accident management

Prime Minister Abe also expressed to decrease nuclear energy’s share.

But what’s the point of time of share of power, if just before the accident, it was 30% of power generation, if it is placed in the current energy policy target share it is 52% .

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Prediction about Re-Operation of NPP

from the side of regulation

The nuclear regulation Authority was inaugurated in September 2012, new safety standards were enforced in last July, and the present conformity examination for 14units out of 50units is undergone.

Other units are delayed by reason of under preparation of safety-measures construction, an active fault problem, a aging degradation and opposition movement among local government.

It seems that re-operation will be permitted from the plant where confirming safe conditions were carried out towards the peak of the electricity demand of winter.

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Prediction about to Re-Operation

from the side of PA

Although NPP site communities are welcoming re-operation, but surrounding cities, towns and villages and urban-area residents still have the strong opposition.

Feel like that PA activity will begin with a dialog being close contact with local interest towards re-operation.

The door to door visit know-how which electric companies have been cultivated for a long time will bring good effect to the back up re-operation.

Face to Face is essential after all.

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Simulation Animation

of

NPP safety measurement after the accident

made by Atomic Energy Society of Japan

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Students’ ambition – An example of

Tokyo City University

42 New students entered Nuclear Engineering Division of Tokyo City University in 2013 (Capacity:30)

Total students are 220 (undergraduates 180 graduates 40)

In spite of such difficult atmosphere, boys and girls are finding out their ambition in nuclear field.

Most of new students say “To recover Fukushima is our Mission”.

Youngsters’ Belief is that Nuclear Energy is indispensable for the future energy solution of Japan.

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We, communicators/WiN-Japan

always ready

to work in the front line.

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Thank you for your kind attention.

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