Japanese Leaders Begin Race for Nuclear Energy Revival

Recent political initiatives in Japan highlight a growing interest in reviving the use of nuclear energy in the country. Leading candidates for the prime ministerial post, including current Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his opponents, are actively supporting the idea of returning to nuclear energy as a solution to energy security and sustainable development issues. Japan, which replaced its major nuclear programs with alternative sources after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, now finds itself needing to restore nuclear capabilities to ensure stable energy supply.

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