Core Insights - Japan is expected to approve the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in the country, with only one of its seven reactors set to resume operation this week [1][2]. Group 1: Nuclear Power Plant Status - The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, located in Niigata Prefecture, has a total installed capacity of 8,212 megawatts, making it one of the largest nuclear power plants in the world [1]. - Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, all nuclear power plants in Japan were ordered to shut down, with 14 reactors having resumed operation mainly in western and southern Japan [1]. Group 2: Regulatory and Safety Issues - The plant's No. 7 reactor was initially approved for restart in 2017 but faced delays due to safety concerns and was only cleared for operation again in December 2023 after passing inspections [1]. - Recent management issues were reported, including improper handling of confidential documents related to anti-terror measures, which were not stored according to regulations [2].
日本最大核电站，将重启
Zheng Quan Shi Bao·2025-11-20 12:58