University of Tokyo

University

Projects: 4 Publications: 6

Founding Year

1877

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Leadership

Yasushi Ono, Professor

Website

www.u-tokyo.ac.jp

Publications

Development and Application of Collective Thomson Scattering Diagnostics for Energetic and Bulk Ion Measurements in the Large Helical Device

Aug 7, 2026 • Journal of Fusion Energy

High-speed multi-wavelength tomography of rotating plasma ejection events in detached plasma using gated image intensifier

Jul 8, 2026 • Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion

Real-Time Control System for Electron Cyclotron Heating Injection on LHD

Jul 6, 2026 • Journal of Fusion Energy

Projects

FAST

Description

The FAST (Fusion by Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) project was officially announced on November 12, 2024. The project is a large collaboration comprised of several research institutions, private fusion companies, and industry partners. While FAST is set to be built in Japan, many international organizations are also involved in the project. The project is currently being spearheaded by the company Kyoto Fusion.

FAST will use a tokamak fusion device with high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnetic coils. The project aims to create a successful tokamak device, develop a tritium fuel cycle, and develop the auxiliary systems necessary for a full-scale fusion power plant. The current goal of the project is to create a device that will generate electricity in Japan by the 2030s.