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Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (TEPCO) plans to sell assets valued at 200 billion yen ($1.3 billion), including shares of Kandenko and real estate, as part of a restructuring strategy. The Japanese government aims to revitalize its nuclear energy capacity and produce 20% of power from nuclear sources by 2040, despite public opposition due to the 2011 Fukushima disaster.

Currently, only 14 of Japan's 33 operable reactors are active. TEPCO is also attempting to restart one of its reactors at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant, which could increase electricity supply by 2%. Concerns remain about nuclear safety, especially following a recent incident involving Chubu Electric Power fabricating seismic risk data, leading to scrutiny from Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority. TEPCO asserts it has improved safety measures at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, including the installation of seawalls and upgraded emergency systems.