Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy Onoda and J-Fusion Board Member Companies Exchange Views on Industrializing Fusion Energy
On December 5, 2025, directors and companies of the General Incorporated Association Japan Fusion Energy Industry Council (J-Fusion) paid a courtesy visit to Kimi Onoda, Minister of State for Science and Technology Policy, Cabinet Office, and exchanged views on the industrialization of fusion energy.
J-Fusion explained the characteristics of fusion energy and how the participation of various companies forming the supply chain contributes significantly to scientific and technological development, industrial advancement, and energy and economic security. Minister Onoda also expressed her expectations for fusion energy development.
J-Fusion will continue to advance initiatives in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to create a fusion energy industry, taking into account the Fusion Energy Innovation Strategy and other relevant frameworks.
From left in the photo:
– Yoshinari Iwasa, Director (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.)
– Hideya Morihira, Executive Director (Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd.)
– Kazuki Matsuo (EX-Fusion Inc.)
– Yuta Nojiri, Director (LINEA Innovations, Inc.)
– Takaya Taguchi, Vice Chairman (Helical Fusion Co., Ltd.)
– Minister Onoda
– Tetsuyuki Konishi, Chairman (Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd.)
– Yoshihiko Ichikawa, Acting Vice Chairman (Sumitomo Corporation)
– Masahiko Fujiwara, Executive Director (JGC JAPAN CORPORATION)
– Hiroaki Ota (Blue Laser Fusion Ltd.)
– Koki Yakushiji, Acting Director (MITSUI & CO., LTD.)