TEPCO’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Reactor Restart Halted Amid Safety Glitches—Is Japan’s Nuclear Hesitation a Warning for America?

In a stark reminder of the pitfalls of overreliance on nuclear power, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has suspended the restart of its No. 6 reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant shortly after resumption. This incident sends ripples far beyond Japan’s borders—it is a cautionary tale about national sovereignty and energy security that should prompt serious reflection here in the United States. When Will We Learn That Nuclear Overreach Undermines National Security? The No. 6 reactor at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, the world’s largest nuclear facility, halted its restart due to technical issues involving control rods—critical components that regulate reactor safety by managing start-up...