Japan energy policy

10 years after Fukushima, nuclear power is still considered a key factor in issues surrounding energy security, global warming, technological expertise, and international security.

The nuclear accident also marked a defining moment in Japan’s energy debate.

A pledge to curtail financing for coal projects has come amid a rash of new coal-fired power plant investments.

Decarbonization usually means boosting renewable energy, but Japan is also looking to push nuclear energy.

Japan’s latest carbon-neutrality pledge puts the spotlight on the challenges facing the country’s nuclear power industry.

Japan's new leader has portrayed the coming shift to green energy as an opportunity rather than a burden.

Japan's involvement in Russian LNG projects in the Arctic is a political gamble. Will it pay off?

To increase energy self-sufficiency after the 2011 nuclear disaster, renewables are Japan’s only option.

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank and Nippon Life start the race to move beyond coal in Asia.

Japan confirms role of renewables and nuclear as the 5th Strategic Energy Plan is approved by the Japanese Cabinet.

The foreign minister's advisory panel on climate change is a wake-up call for Japan.