Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor resumes power generation

Japan's Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor has resumed power generation. It was later found that a part detecting electricity leakage had been damaged by vibrations from the generator.

The Japan Times reports that the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear reactor has resumed power generation. Operated by Tepco and located in Niigata, the plant experienced damage to a part that detects electricity leakage, caused by vibrations from the generator, which was discovered later. Keywords associated with the event include nuclear energy, Tepco, Kashiwazaki-kariwa, Niigata, and RESTARTS. The article was published on March 22, 2026.

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