Development of nuclear technology in japan and the role of research reactors

The research and development activities made in japan atomeic energy research institute were reviewed with topics in the nuclear society of japan an connected to the nuclear power development. JAERI has constructed six research reactor and three critical designed and cointructed reactors, consulting with foreign companies. The research in JAERI has mainly connected to the national energy policy of using nuclear power as the main energy source to replace oil. Theire efforts for nuclear safety has not yet been finished but still continued to contribute to the safe and steady supply for energy.