Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, operated by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), is the world's largest nuclear power plant by installed capacity. It's located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The plant has been largely offline since the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which prompted a nationwide shutdown of nuclear reactors. Recently, reactor number six at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa was restarted after nearly 15 years. However, operations were suspended just hours later due to an alarm during start-up procedures, though TEPCO stated the reactor remained stable. This restart attempt and subsequent suspension are newsworthy due to Japan's ongoing efforts to revive its nuclear energy sector amidst energy security concerns and public anxieties following Fukushima. Furthermore, the loss of a phone containing confidential data by an employee of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) while in China adds to concerns surrounding the plant's security and the overall safety of Japan's nuclear program.