The Japan Academy of Sciences explained at regular meetings about scientific research that could be applied to the military, and said that it could not deny the statement "Never conduct scientific research for the purpose of war" published in 1950. He acknowledged that there was no change in his position on the research of interest.
At a regular press conference on the 27th, the Science Council of Japan seems to have changed its response to military research based on the views published by the Science Council on scientific research that can be used not only for civilian use but also for military use. Executives explained that there was some coverage.
In this explanation, I showed the current recognition that it is difficult to simply separate pure scientific research and research that can be diverted to the military in the view, and it is not realistic to judge the treatment uniformly. He explained that the perception has been published for some time and has not changed.
He added that he said in 1950 that he would never conduct scientific research aimed at war, saying, "I don't think we can criticize or deny the statement at that time." There is no change in his position on research for military purposes.
Takaaki Kajita, Chairman of the Science Council of Japan, said, "For cutting-edge research and development, it is necessary for researchers and research institutes to manage it appropriately."