Fukushima Daiichi

Fukushima Daiichi is a nuclear power plant operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) in Japan. It became infamous in 2011 after a powerful earthquake and tsunami caused a meltdown of three of its reactors, leading to a major nuclear disaster. This event forced Japan to shut down all its nuclear reactors. The plant is newsworthy because Tepco is now attempting to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the world's largest, which would be its first reactor restart since the Fukushima disaster. Recent developments include delays in the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa restart due to alarm malfunctions, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and public scrutiny. The Fukushima disaster continues to shape Japan's energy policy and public opinion regarding nuclear power, making any developments related to Tepco's nuclear operations highly significant.