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Hiroshima for Global Peace

19. Japan ■Non-Nuclear-Weapon State

Nuclear Disarmament 21.5 Points Full Points 42 51.2%
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: -1
Along with the other U.S. allies, Japan advocates the “progressive approach” toward a world without nuclear weapons, through incremental practical measures. It has not signed the TPNW. Japan has proactively engaged in nuclear disarmament, as one of the countries that lead efforts to promote and strengthen those areas, particularly for achieving a world without nuclear weapons, promoting entry into force of the CTBT, and undertaking disarmament and non-proliferation education. The UNGA resolution on nuclear disarmament led by Japan was criticized and abstained by not only several nuclear-armed states, but also by some of the Western NNWS which had been in favor of the resolution. Japan participated in the IPNDV.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation 53 Points Full Points 61 86.9%
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: 0
Japan has acceded to the IAEA Additional Protocol, and has applied the integrated safeguards. It has proactively engaged in nuclear non-proliferation, including the establishment of solid export control systems and conducting outreach activities.
Nuclear Security 30 Points Full Points 41 73.2%
Change compared to the Hiroshima Report 2020: +1
Japan has completed ratification of all conventions relevant to nuclear security, introduced the recommended measures of INFCIRC/225/Rev.5, and enhanced measures against insider threat and cyber threat. Japan is also actively involved in capacity building utilizing the experienced COE (JAEA-ISCN).
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