Japan’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant — the world’s largest — is edging closer to a partial restart as TEPCO conducts high-profile safety drills for business and government officials. The facility has remained offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, and the looming vote by the Niigata assembly could allow Unit 6 to return to operation as early as January. TEPCO insists nuclear power is essential for Japan’s energy security, but local residents and officials remain deeply concerned about evacuation plans and unresolved issues linked to Fukushima. With Japan’s energy demand rising due to AI-driven industries and slowing renewable expansion, the outcome of this restart vote carries major national implications.
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