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Niigata Votes on Controversial Nuclear Plant Restart

12/22/2025

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Niigata, Japan, will vote on restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on Monday.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) plans to reactivate the first of seven reactors by January 20, pending approval.
A survey shows 60% of residents doubt restart safety, despite TEPCO's assurances and a 100 billion yen pledge to win local support.
Governor Hideyo Hanazumi backs the restart.
Ayako Oga, anti-nuclear activist, expresses concern about past disasters.

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Niigata, Japan, will vote on restarting Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on Monday.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) plans to reactivate the first of seven reactors by January 20, pending approval.
A survey shows 60% of residents doubt restart safety, despite TEPCO's assurances and a 100 billion yen pledge to win local support.
Governor Hideyo Hanazumi backs the restart.
Ayako Oga, anti-nuclear activist, expresses concern about past disasters.