Fukushima disaster

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) in Niigata province, Japan, is the world's largest nuclear power plant. It's newsworthy because Japan has restarted one of its reactors (Reactor no.6) after a 15-year shutdown prompted by the 2011 Fukushima disaster. This restart signifies a shift back towards nuclear energy in Japan. However, the restart was suspended just hours after it began, although the reactor is reported to remain stable. The plant's location raises concerns due to seismic activity in the area, evidenced by a petition signed by 40,000 people. The event highlights Japan's ongoing energy policy debates and public anxieties surrounding nuclear safety in the wake of Fukushima.