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Japan Restarts Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Reactor Amid Debate
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In January 2026 Japan restarted reactor No. 6 at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, marking a significant step in the country's return to nuclear power fifteen years after Fukushima. Prime Minister Takaichi is advancing nuclear expansion with a target of 20% electricity from nuclear by 2040, while Tepco faces 11.9 trillion yen in liabilities and locals express mixed trust and safety concerns.
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National-level policy shift and credible reporting; limited technical novelty and moderate applicability beyond energy planning.
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