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flag Japan plans to restart its largest nuclear plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, 15 years after Fukushima, citing safety upgrades and energy needs despite public skepticism.

flag Japan plans to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, 15 years after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. flag The facility, in Fukui Prefecture, underwent major safety upgrades and passed stringent regulatory reviews. flag The restart aims to bolster energy security and support climate goals amid global energy volatility. flag While officials highlight enhanced earthquake and tsunami defenses, public skepticism persists due to lingering trauma from the 2011 incident. flag The move reflects Japan’s ongoing effort to balance nuclear power’s role in its energy mix with safety concerns and public trust.

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