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Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Plant Set to Restart Amid Safety Concerns

12/27/2025

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Campaigners criticized Japan's decision to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant, arguing it remains vulnerable to major earthquakes.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) applied for a final examination by the Nuclear Regulation Authority.
The restart is planned for January 20, making it the first to resume since the Fukushima disaster in 2011.
TEPCO's president emphasized prioritizing safety after Fukushima as it communicates safety upgrades to local residents.

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Campaigners criticized Japan's decision to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant, arguing it remains vulnerable to major earthquakes.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) applied for a final examination by the Nuclear Regulation Authority.
The restart is planned for January 20, making it the first to resume since the Fukushima disaster in 2011.
TEPCO's president emphasized prioritizing safety after Fukushima as it communicates safety upgrades to local residents.