This initiative aims to stabilize energy supplies and align with Japan’s 2050 carbon neutrality pledge.
However, the renewed emphasis on nuclear power has stirred concerns, especially after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula on January 1, 2024, resulting in over 400 deaths and damage to more than 100,000 structures.
This incident also caused minor damage to nearby nuclear facilities, exposing inadequacies in regional evacuation plans and intensifying public safety apprehensions.
