Japan moves to restart world’s largest nuclear power plant:

Japan moves to restart world’s largest nuclear power plant:

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Category : International Published on: January 20 2026

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  • Japan has begun steps to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, the world’s largest, nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster.
  • Operator TEPCO has secured local approvals, although public safety concerns remain, and a minor technical issue has slightly delayed the first reactor’s planned January 2026 restart.
  • The move reflects a major shift in Japan’s energy strategy as it seeks to reduce dependence on costly fossil fuel imports, meet rising power demand, and advance its decarbonization goals despite local opposition.
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