Japan Set For Historic Nuclear Shift As Niigata Expected To Back Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Restart

In a watershed moment for Japan’s energy policy, the Niigata region is expected to endorse the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. This marks a significant shift 15 years after the Fukushima disaster led to a nationwide nuclear shutdown. The facility, located 220 kilometers northwest of Tokyo, has been offline since 2011. Facing rising energy demands and global fuel uncertainty, Tokyo is moving back toward nuclear power. The decision reignites debates on safety and energy security as Japan edges closer to its most significant nuclear restart in over a decade.