nuclear energy
A Jiji Press opinion poll reveals that 44.7% of Japanese respondents support restarting idled nuclear power plants, while 26.1% oppose it. The findings closely mirror a survey from July 2022. Support levels vary significantly by political affiliation.
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Niigata Prefecture Governor Hideyo Hanazumi is scheduled to visit Tokyo Electric Power Co.’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant on Friday. The rare visit to the facility, idled since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, is being closely watched for hints on a potential restart. The governor is expected to make a decision this month.