Japan eyes nuclear revival with first new reactor plan since Fukushima disaster
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Japan is considering building a new nuclear reactor for the first time since the Fukushima disaster, with Kansai Electric Power Co. launching surveys at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant. With rising demand from technologies like AI and limited domestic energy resources, Japan is seeking stable, carbon-free electricity options. The move shows a shift in public opinion towards nuclear energy as energy costs rise and carbon goals become pressing. If approved, the Mihama project would mark a significant revival in Japan's nuclear ambitions.
