Japan energy policy

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced the Japanese government to confront its energy sufficiency woes. Speeding up the development of offshore wind power is one solution.

Japan aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects. 

Japan can – and should – pursue an energy mix that is both carbon-neutral and avoids reliance on nuclear energy.

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.