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Niigata approves restart of world's largest nuclear plant
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Niigata Governor Hideyo Hanazumi approved the restart of the world's largest nuclear plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility, on Friday. This marks the first restart for operator TEPCO since the 2011 Fukushima disaster. The move supports Japan's goals to reduce fossil fuel reliance and achieve carbon neutrality.
Tokyo Electric Power Company has completed the second round of treated water release for fiscal 2026. Approximately 7,900 tons of water containing small amounts of radioactive tritium were discharged.
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Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc halted the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi plant on Saturday after a low-flow alarm triggered an automatic shutdown.
In a Fukushima court, three Ukrainian YouTubers were each fined ¥100,000 for trespassing in the nuclear exclusion zone. This lenient verdict highlights Japan lagging behind other Asian countries in cracking down on nuisance streamers.
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A startup in Fukushima Prefecture develops lab instruments to reduce stress on animals during experiments. Led by founder Naoyuki Kayamoto, Hundred seeks to balance scientific advancement with animal welfare. Animal testing remains foundational to modern medicine but raises concerns over animal distress.