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Japan will restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant on February 9, marking a pivotal moment in its energy policy since the Fukushima disaster. The decision by Niigata prefecture follows years of regulatory revisions and heightened safety checks.

TEPCO has received approval to resume operations aimed at restoring nuclear energy's 30% contribution to electricity generation by 2050. This comes amid increasing fossil fuel imports and rising electricity demand driven by technological advancements. Despite local opposition due to seismic concerns, the restart signifies Japan's strategic energy shift towards nuclear as a necessary and stable power source.