During a subsequent review, the Oi Nuclear Power Plant was granted continued operating permissions. The decision of maintaining this approval is rooted in rigorous inspections and safety evaluations by nuclear regulatory bodies. This decision underscores Japan's commitment to nuclear energy as a crucial component of its power mix, despite lingering public anxiety since the Fukushima disaster.

Nuclear power and its safety is a contentious issue in Japan post the Fukushima disaster in 2011. While the government sees nuclear energy as crucial for national energy security, environmentalists and concerned citizens argue about its safety. The decision to maintain the Oi plant's operational status, despite public anxiety, showcases the balancing act authorities have to perform between national energy needs and public safety concerns.

In the US or EU, maintaining a nuclear power plant's operation after regulatory reviews is not uncommon. However, the societal response can differ. In the US, where nuclear power also contributes a significant amount to the national power grid, there exists similar tension between energy needs and safety concerns. In the EU, the response varies with some countries phasing out nuclear power due to safety and environmental concerns while others continue to rely on it heavily.