National Apr 28, 2021
Three aging reactors in Fukui Prefecture given OK for restart
by Eric Johnston
The prefecture's decision could set a precedent that leads to more aging reactors getting restarted instead of being scrapped.
National | ANALYSIS Apr 15, 2021
Tepco lapse a wake-up call for Japan's nuclear security protocols, expert says
by Osamu Tsukimori
The incident in Niigata is “of particular concern” because the potential security breaches lasted for months, a top expert in the field said.
National Apr 14, 2021
Tepco banned from restarting its largest nuclear plant over safety flaws
The company has seen restarting the seven-reactor Kashiwazaki-Kariwa complex, once one of the world's largest nuclear plants by output, as a main pillar of its business restructuring plan.
National Mar 25, 2021
Tepco apologizes to Niigata governor over nuclear plant security flaws
Following the revelation of problems at the plant, Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority has decided to ban Tepco from moving nuclear fuel at the facility.
National Mar 24, 2021
Japan's regulator set to ban Tepco from restarting Niigata nuclear plant
The facility on the Sea of Japan coast was found to have serious safety flaws, having been vulnerable to unauthorized entry at 15 locations in March of last year.
National Nov 4, 2020
Japanese nuclear regulator's website hit by possible cyberattack
The incident comes a week after the regulatory body's intranet detected unauthorized access from outside.
National Jul 29, 2020
Japan's troubled Rokkasho nuclear fuel reprocessing plant clears safety screening
Many questions remain about the future of the plan, which has been plagued by problems for decades.
National May 30, 2020
NRA's probe into Fukushima meltdowns delayed but might resume in fall
If the nuclear watchdog's crews ended up infecting the 4,000 workers decommissioning the plant, the probe could have come to a halt.
National May 13, 2020
Troubled Rokkasho nuclear fuel processing plant approved by regulators
Passing safety checks brings the facility a step closer to beginning operations after more than two decades in limbo.
National Feb 15, 2020
Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under the Tsuruga power plant's controversial No. 2 reactor is active or not. The nuclear watchdog is screening the safety of the ...
National Jan 18, 2020
The head of the nuclear regulator has called on the top executive of Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings to beef up staff at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant in the wake of a string of human errors in decommissioning work. Tepco Holdings President Tomoaki ...
Commentary / World Sep 15, 2019
The National Rifle Association versus America's youth
by Cesar Chelala
U.S. children and teenagers experience much higher rates of gun deaths and injuries than in any other industrialized country.