Japan's Tepco company is set to resume operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power station's No. 6 reactor early next week. This announcement follows a decade-long shutdown after the disastrous Fukushima nuclear disaster, signaling a significant step in Japan's road to energy recovery. The power plant, touted as the world's largest nuclear power station, is located in Niigata Prefecture.

Following the Fukushima disaster, Japan imposed stringent safety regulations on nuclear power plants. The resumption of operations at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, therefore, signifies not only a milestone in nuclear energy renewal but also a testament to these stricter measures. Despite some public opposition due to safety concerns, many acknowledge the nation's need for stable and extensive energy resources, which nuclear power can provide.

In the US and EU, nuclear power is also a contentious issue with the balance between the necessity for clean energy and the potential threat posed by nuclear disasters. The regulations and safety procedures vary according to each country's specific needs and circumstances. The US, for example, has continued its nuclear power operations with a focus on safety upgrades following the Fukushima accident.