Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, in April 2021.
Source: Kyodo News
The Big Take
World’s Largest Nuclear Plant Sits Idle While Energy Needs Soar
Japan had big plans for nuclear power before the 2011 tsunami. Now a debate over restarting its biggest facility will test if it can turn away from costly imported fuels.
日本語版: 世界最大の原発、柏崎刈羽再稼働で軋轢－エネルギー問題緩和期待も
On Japan’s windy western coast, in a region known for heavy snowfall and sake brewing, the world’s largest nuclear plant sits idle.