Japan has officially restarted the world's largest nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in the country's energy policy and response to the global energy crisis.
WHO:Japan's government and the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO)
WHAT:Restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant
WHEN:Oct 28, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
WHY:To enhance energy security and reduce reliance on fossil fuels amid rising energy prices and climate change concerns.