Mr. Masafumi Sakurai
Mr. Masafumi Sakurai, Committee Member
Former member of the National Diet of the Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission; former Superintendent Public Prosecutor, Nagoya High Public Prosecutor’s Office
Message from Mr. Masafumi Sakurai, Committee Member 2012
My name is Masasfumi Sakurai. I have just been appointed a member of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee of Tokyo Electric Power Company.
From the beginning of December last year to this July, I served as a member of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission established in the National Diet of Japan. During this time, I had the opportunity to evaluate the circumstances connected to the Fukushima nuclear accident from various perspectives and was able to point out various problems as well as provide suggestions for improvement.
As a member of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee, I understand that my mission is to conduct strict observations based on my own experience of how Tokyo Electric Power Company should promote reform in a safe and secure manner.
Mr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, Chairman of the National Diet of Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission, also said to me, “You should demonstrate strong and unwavering leadership towards Tokyo Electric Power Company.” I intend to keep this in mind during my assignment.
Judging from the Independent Investigation Commission’s various activities, I have come to recognize that Tokyo Electric Power Company has a variety of problems in the areas of nuclear safety, crisis management as an enterprise, information disclosure and other response measures that were taken when the accident occurred.
I sincerely hope I will be able to contribute to the strict supervision of the power plants so that Tokyo Electric Power Company can properly carry out its reforms. As we move forward, your cooperation will be highly appreciated.
Short Curriculum Vitae
2011～2012Member of the National Diet of the Japan Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission
2007～2011Inspector general, Inspector General's Office
2006Superintendent public prosecutor, Nagoya High Public Prosecutor's Office
2005Chief public prosecutor, Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office
2003Chief of Criminal Investigations, Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office
2001Associate Director-General, Public Security Investigation Agency
1999Public prosecutor, Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office
1998Chief public prosecutor, Naha District Public Prosecutor’s Office
1996Head of the Public Security Department, Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office
1993Head of the Public Security Department, Chiba District Public Prosecutor's Office
1988Counselor, Trial Division, Public Security Intelligence Agency
1983Professor at the Legal Research and Training Institute
1971Public prosecutor, Tokyo District Public Prosecutor’s Office
1968Graduated from the School of Law, Waseda University
Related activities
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New members have been appointed the Member of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee
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Opinion exchange with Committee members.
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Dr. Klein, Mr. Sakurai, Mr. Shahkarami and Dr. Nishizawa visiting Fukushima Daiichi NPS
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Dr. Klein, Mr. Sakurai, Mr. Shahkarami and Dr. Nishizawa visiting Kashiwazaki Kariwa NPS
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Opinion exchange with Committee members.
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Dr. Klein, Mr. Sakurai, Mr. Shahkarami and Dr. Nishizawa visiting Fukushima Daiichi NPS
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Dr. Klein, Mr. Sakurai, Mr. Shahkarami and Dr. Nishizawa visiting Kashiwazaki Kariwa NPS
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Opinion exchange with Committee members.
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Opinion exchange with Committee members.
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Opinion exchange with Committee members.
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Committee member Sakurai visited the Fukushima Dai-ichi and Dai-ni Nuclear Power Station.
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Committee member Sakurai visited the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station.
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Committee member Sakurai visited the safety promotion facilities.
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Meeting by five NRMC members
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New members have been appointed the Member of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee
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Dr. Klein and Mr. Sakurai visiting Kashiwazaki Kariwa NPS
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Mr. Sakurai visiting Kashiwazaki Kariwa NPS
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Dr. Klein, Lady Barbara and Mr. Sakurai meeting with TEPCO's Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce
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Dr. Klein, Lady Judge and Mr. Sakurai visiting Fukushima Daiichi NPS
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Mr. Sakurai visiting Futtsu Thermal Power Station
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Dr. Klein and Mr. Sakurai meeting with TEPCO's Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce
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Mr. Sakurai inspected Fukushima Daiichi NPS on March 21, 2015.
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Mr. Sakurai inspected a joint training exercise between Fukushima Daiichi, Fukushima Daini and the Headquarters on March 17, 2015.
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Mr. Sakurai held meetings with the Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce on March 4 9, 18 and 24, 2015.
- Mr. Sakurai had a meeting with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce on November 25, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai had a meeting with TEPCO’s Social Communication Office on November 12, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai had meetings with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce on October 15 and 29, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai inspected Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station on September 20, 2014
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Mr. Sakurai had a meeting with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Taskforce on January 13.
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Mr. Sakurai held a meeting with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Task Force on July 17, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai inspected a TEPCO emergency drill on June 11, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai inspected a TEPCO emergency drill on March 18, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai held a meeting with TEPCO’s Social Communication Office on April 4, 2014.
- Mr. Sakurai held a meeting with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Task Force on April 22, 2014.
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Mr. Sakurai, a member of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee, discussed the following themes with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force on March 14, 2014.
- Lady Barbara Judge CBE held a meeting on January 23, 2014 and Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on the next day with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Task Force
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Mr. Masafumi Sakurai conducted an on-site inspection of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station on October 5, 2013
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held meetings on October 4 and 11, 2013 with TEPCO’s Nuclear Reform Special Task Force
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Mr. Masafumi Sakurai inspected a TEPCO drill conducted on September 27, 2013
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Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on August 28, 2013 with TEPCO’s Social Communication Office
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Mr. Masafumi Sakurai inspected a TEPCO drill (loss of power sources drill) on May 22, 2013.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on April 22, 2013, with the Secretariat of the Nuclear Reform Monitoring Committee.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on March 15, 2013, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on February 26, 2013, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.
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Dr. Dale Klein, Lady Barbara Judge CBE, and Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on February 22, on the Nuclear Safety Reform Plan being prepared by TEPCO etc.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on December 11, 2012, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on November 29, 2012, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.
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Mr. Masafumi Sakurai conducted an on-site inspection of the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station on November 13, 2012.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on November 5, 2012, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.
- Mr. Masafumi Sakurai held a meeting on October 30, 2012, with the TEPCO Nuclear Reform Special Task Force.