## (2) "Research and Development of Photonic Network Technology"

NICT is implementing research and development on infrastructure technology that realizes a high-speed, high-capacity, low-electricity consumption network that transmits, exchanges and processes optical signals entirely in the optical form (all-optical network). The MIC is conducting research and development on technologies which have been created through research and development at NICT and which are expected to be put into practical use at an early date, with a view to development of commercial products and market development.

## (3) "Innovation Creation Type Research and Technology Utilizing Mechanisms of the Brain"

The MIC and the NICT are conducting research and development on technology for transmitting the ideas of simple movements necessary for daily life and emotions conceived in human brains to mobility and communication support equipment via network as well as social research on the ethics and safety of such technologies.

### 4. ICT International Cooperation Promotion Research and Development Program

## (1) Strategic international joint research in cooperation with foreign governments

The MIC started the “Strategic International Collaborative R&D Promotion Project” in FY2012. This promotes international joint research in the ICT field, supporting research and development funding for joint proposals by universities in Japan and Europe, research institutes of private companies etc., in cooperation with the European Commission. In FY2013, the MIC is conducting international joint research concerning three themes: optical communications, wireless communications and information security.

## (2) Promotion of international research using Japan Gigabit Network eXtreme (JGN-X)

The Japan Gigabit Network eXtreme (JGN-X) is being built and operated by NICT since April 2011. This is a large-scale testbed network which aims at establishing system technology foundations of a new generation network. Also, to promote global cooperation, it is connected with overseas research institutes (in the United States, Asia, etc.), and it is also used in promoting strategic cooperation in international research and demonstrations.

## (3) Promoting international interaction of researchers

NICT is implementing the “International Interaction Program” which promotes international interaction of researchers in advanced communications and broadcasting fields, in order to contribute to sharing of the latest technology and research information, enhancing technology levels, human resources development, and promotion of research and development and international cooperation.

### 5. Strengthening disaster resilience of communication and broadcast infrastructure

The MIC is conducting “Research and Development for Strengthening Disaster Resilience of Information and Communication Networks.” In this research and development program, the MIC set research and development themes as solutions for problems arising in the

### 6. Other research and development programs

## (1) Universal Communication Infrastructure Technology

NICT is implementing research and development on “Multilingual Communication Technology,” “Content and Services Infrastructure Technology,” and “Super Realistic Communication Technology” in order to improve the convenience of the people’s lives and contribute to the establishment of an affluent and comfortable society by creating communication technologies highly harmonious with humans.

## (2) Future ICT infrastructure technology

Regarding ICT infrastructure technology that applies new principles and functions, NICT is conducting research and development on “Quantum ICT Technolo-event of a major disaster in four stages – evacuation guidance, safety confirmation, early recovery and information provision – while taking into consideration opinions of disaster-affected local governments.

gy," "Nano ICT Technology" and "Electro-magnetic Sensing Technology" in order to increase the capacity and safety of communication networks. The MIC and NICT are conducting research and development on "Ultra High Frequency ICT Technology."

## (3) Infrastructure technology for electro-magnetic sensing

NICT is conducting research and development on various types of ground-based radar and lidar intended to enhance the accuracy of detecting and forecasting so-called guerrilla rainstorms, such as localized heavy rain that could cause unexpected disasters, as well as on satellite-based radar and lidar intended to examine the mechanism of climate change and the water cycle and