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Nuclear Energy Resurgence: Niigata and Hokkaido Plan Reactor Restarts

11/19/2025

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Hideyo Hanazumi, the governor of Niigata Prefecture, is considering restarting the No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
Hanazumi plans to announce the decision at a Friday press conference.
Tetsunori Takahashi, Tomari's mayor, has signaled support for restarting No. 3 at Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari plant, citing safety and local consensus.
The moves reflect a shift toward nuclear energy as the government seeks to boost energy security and reduce LNG imports.

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Hideyo Hanazumi, the governor of Niigata Prefecture, is considering restarting the No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
Hanazumi plans to announce the decision at a Friday press conference.
Tetsunori Takahashi, Tomari's mayor, has signaled support for restarting No. 3 at Hokkaido Electric Power's Tomari plant, citing safety and local consensus.
The moves reflect a shift toward nuclear energy as the government seeks to boost energy security and reduce LNG imports.