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Practical training at JAEA Horonobe Underground Research Center andHoronobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment, Northern Advancement Center forScience ＆ Technology
1．SummaryThe purpose of this tour is to deepen understanding of research and development on geologicaldisposal of high-level radioactive waste by experiencing some aspects of research and development inunderground facilities.
At the Horonobe Underground Research Center of the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) in
Horonobe, Hokkaido, participants will visit the underground research tunnels and other facilities. The
participants will also exchange opinions with the staff of the center.
At the Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment, also in Horonobe, participants
will learn about the current status of research on microorganisms, groundwater, sedimentary rocks, etc.
conducted at the institute. (See Attachment 1)

2．Date and Time
Sunday, August 6, 2023, 12:50 p.m. - Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
3．Practice Location
・Monday, August 7
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Horonobe Underground Research Center
432-2 Hokushin, Horonobe, Hokkaido 098-3224, Japan
https://www.jaea.go.jp/english/04/horonobe/index.html
・Tuesday, August 8
Northern Advancement Center for Science & Technology
Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment
5-3 Sakaemachi, Horonobe-cho, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido, 098-3221, Japan
http://www.h-rise.jp/la_en/index.php
See Attachments 2 and 3 for detailed practical training schedule and group assignment.

4．Itinerary
See Attachment 4 for detailed itinerary.
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Meeting time and date: Sunday, August 6, 12:50 p.m.
Meeting place: In front of the main entrance of the Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido
University（See Attachment 5: Campus Map）
Faculty, Graduate School and School of Engineering Hokkaido University
Kita 13, Nishi 8, Kita-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-8628, Japan
https://www.global.hokudai.ac.jp/
It takes about 10 minutes from the nearest subway station (Kita 12-jo Station), so please bevery careful.
Emergency Contact
Hiroshi Nakashima

5．Accommodations
・The following accommodations will be available on August 6 and 7 (the secretariat has alreadymade reservations for all participants).
Hotel Toyotomi
Aza Onsen, Toyotomi Town, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido(1510-2, Aza-Kami-Sarobetsu, Toyotomi Town, Teshio-gun, Hokkaido)
TEL: 0162-82-1055
http://www.hotel-toyotomi.co.jp/kannai.htm
・Please make your own payment on accommodation fee (9,800 yen per night with 2 meals) to thehotel.
・Those coming from far away should stay overnight in Sapporo on August 5. Please make yourown arrangements for accommodation in Sapporo. Please inform the secretariat by July 21 of
the name of the hotel where you will be staying. If you do not notify us, we will not be able topay your travel expenses.
・Lunch (1000 yen each on August 7 and 8) will be collected, so please prepare cash.
Please bring your own drinks.

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Before participating in the practical training, please study the following study materials inadvance. At that time, please be sure to raise at least two or three points of interest and question,and be sure to respond to the ANEC office. The deadline is Friday, July 21. Failure to submit thematerials will result in the denial of travel expenses.
・Link to video of tunnel excavation
Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment Introduction to UndergroundTunneling (prepared in December 2012) – YouTube （In Japanese）
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cS8C_UMaXMY・ Nuclear Human Resource Development Project (*) #03 "Radioactive Waste DisposalEngineering
Lecture 7: Research and Development in the Deep Underground Research Laboratory（Dr. Asao Fujita, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy, Ministry of Economy, Trade andIndustry *Formerly with Japan Atomic Energy Agency）（In Japanese）
https://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/lecture/backend-radioactive-waste-disposal-engineering＜Other reference materials＞
・ Nuclear Power Human Resources Development Project (*) #03 "Radioactive Waste
Treatment EngineeringLecture 1 and 2:(Mr. Toshiaki Oe, formerly of the Department of Atomic Energy Engineering, TokaiUniversity)（In Japanese）
https://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/lecture/backend-radioactive-waste-disposal-engineering
・ Nuclear Human Resource Development Project (*) #03 "Radioactive Waste DisposalEngineering
Lecture 4: Radioactive Waste Disposal Engineering 3(Dr. Satoru Suzuki, Nuclear Power Environmental Improvement Organization)（In Japanese）
https://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/lecture/backend-radioactive-waste-disposal-engineering

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ANEC Office・Lecture 1: Scientific Characteristics Map for Geological Disposal of High-Level RadioactiveWaste(Dr. Hideaki Hyodo, Nuclear Power Environmental Improvement Organization of Japan)（In Japanese）
https://ocw.hokudai.ac.jp/lecture/nucl-eng-open-ed

8．Precautions
・If you have a body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, have lost your sense of taste,
or otherwise feel unwell, please contact us immediately. If you have reservations for transportation,
lodging, etc., please cancel them. If a cancellation fee will be charged, please request it later to thesecretariat along with a receipt.
・Please refrain from participating in practical training if you have a fever or other illness in the twoweeks prior to the training.
・Sterilization, etc. should be done frequently to prevent infection.
・Please follow the precautions for the practical training at Horonobe Underground Research Center.
9．Questionnaire carried out in advance
Please cooperate with us by filling out the preliminary questionnaire. Please scan the QR
code below with your smartphone and respond by Wednesday, August 2.

We will also ask for your cooperation after the tour, as we will conduct a questionnaire after thetour to see the effects of the tour.
Thank you for your cooperation.

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Attachment 1
Tour of the Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment
1． Objective
Northern Advancement Center for Science & Technology Horonobe Research Institutefor the Subsurface Environment（H-RISE）：Horonobe Research Institute for the SubsurfaceEnvironment）, JAEA The Horonobe Underground Research Center (URL) was establishedin June 2003 to conduct research on geo environmental remediation using the geosphere andits characteristics. We are conducting basic research on the geosphere environment and its
engineering applications in the Horonobe and Tenhoku areas from the three viewpoints ofsubsurface microbiological environment, groundwater environment, and sedimentary rockproperties.
The Institute has conducted both basic research aimed at obtaining scientific results froma long-term perspective and project research to revitalize local economies by applying basic
research to improve local industries and living environments.
Therefore, this institute will learn about the results of these researches and their future prospects.
2． Contents① Overall Description
At the JAEA Horonobe Underground Research Center International Exchange Facility,
you will receive an overall explanation of the Hokkaido Science and Technology
Promotion Center and Horonobe Underground Research Center.
② Visit to the laboratory of the Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment
Three research groups, the Subsurface Microbial Environment Research Group, theGroundwater Environment Research Group, and the Sedimentary Rock Characterization
Research Group, are conducting research on field science to understand the subsurface
environment of diatomaceous rock formations and coal seams, and on the development ofelemental technologies to realize methane gas deposit development and CO2 storage using
these underground environments, utilizing the Horonobe Underground ResearchLaboratory, which is under construction in a sedimentary rock formation, and the Tenhoku
coal fields located in the northern Hokkaido.
We will visit the laboratories related to these activities.
③ Question
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Please feel free to ask questions about our research on subsurface microbiologicalenvironment, groundwater environment, and sedimentary rock properties.
It can also be from the perspective of cooperation with the community, etc.

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Attachment 2
Practice Training Schedule
Group A（8 persons）
9:00

Group B（9 persons）

Explanation of the general situation, video of the tunnel excavation, and notes on entering themine 9:00～9:40 [40]Curriculum Description 9:40～9:50 [10]Change of clothes 9:50～10:00 [10]10:00

Visiting the Zuri Pit 10:00～10:10 [10]Tour of the Yume chisoukan/full-scale

Hands-on practice of elastic wave

facility/observation deck

exploration（140m）

10:00～10:30 [30]

10:10～11:50 [100]Groundwater measurement practice（250m）
10:30～12:00 [90]11:00
Tour of wastewater treatment facility
11:50～12:00 [10]12:00

Lunch 12:00～13:00 [60]

13:00

Tour of the Yume chisoukan/full-scale

Visiting the Zuri Pit 13:00～13:10 [10]facility/observation deck

Hands-on practice of elastic wave exploration

14:00

13:00～13:30 [30]（140m）

Groundwater measurement practice

13:10～14:50 [100]（250m）
13:30～15:00 [90]Tour of wastewater treatment facility 14:50～
15:00 [10]15:00

Change of clothes + rest 15:00～15:20 [20]Lecture (Groundwater)
15:20～16:00 [40]

16:00

Rest 16:00～16:10 [10]Lecture (Drilling Impacts)
16:10～16:50 [40]17:00

Business communication

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Attachment 3
GroupingGroup A

Group B

Hsueh, Pei-Tung

浅田 尚輝

Lin,Yi-Xuan

佐藤 文香

CHEN, BO-YUAN

川﨑 敦基

Chen, Shang-Ying

河合 潤

Chang, Yu-Ru

鈴村 涼斗

Chong Hong Fatt

森田 大

大瀧 亮祐

石橋 賢人

三浦 剣士郎莅戸 虎太郎
小澤 諒弥8

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Attachment 4Itinerary
August 6 (Sun.)
12:50 Gather at the main entrance of Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
13:00 Departure from the main entrance of Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University(by chartered bus)
18:00 Arrival at Hotel Toyotomi
August 7 (Monday)
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Departure from Hotel Toyotomi
8:50 Arrive at Horonobe Underground Research Center
9:00 Tour and practical training
12:00 Lunch13:00 Tour and practice
15:00 Lecture
17:00 Departure from Horonobe Underground Research Center
17:20 Arrival at Hotel Toyotomi
August 8 (Tuesday)
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Depart Hotel Toyotomi
Via Toyotomi Town Large Grassland Ranch
9:30 Arrive at Horonobe Underground Research Center
Group discussion
12:00 Lunch
12:50 Departure from Horonobe Underground Research Center
13:00 Arrival at Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment
14:00 Departure from Horonobe Research Institute for the Subsurface Environment
14:20 Arrival at Horonobe Wind Power Station
14:40 Departure from Horonobe Wind Power Station
19:30 Arrival at Faculty of Engineering, Hokkaido University
Dismissal9

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Attachment 5

meeting place10