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Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?
April 27, 2015

Who Landed a Radioactive Drone on Shinzo Abe's Roof?

By Mina Pollmann
A man claims he landed the drone on Abe's office roof to protest plans to restart nuclear power plants.

Local Rifts on Display in Japan’s Nuclear Restart
November 05, 2014

Local Rifts on Display in Japan’s Nuclear Restart

By Clint Richards
Which communities are allowed to decide on reactivation is likely to be a long-term issue.
Yuko Obuchi Resignation and Japan’s Nuclear Strategy
October 21, 2014

Yuko Obuchi Resignation and Japan’s Nuclear Strategy

By Clint Richards
How her resignation will affect her Cabinet portfolio.

Predicting Volcanoes a Risky Game for Japan’s Reactors
October 10, 2014

Predicting Volcanoes a Risky Game for Japan’s Reactors

By Clint Richards
A catastrophic eruption may not accommodate Kyushu Electric’s five-year removal timeline.

Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants
August 20, 2014

Abe May Issue “Guarantees” for Nuclear Plants

By Clint Richards
A legal restart is complicated by the government’s own guidelines, popular sentiment and poor cleanup.

Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth
August 08, 2014

Why Japan Will Drive Global LNG Growth

By Clint Richards
There is little reason to expect Japan’s reactors will offset its voracious new appetite for LNG.

Polls Give Abe a Bump, But Not on Collective Self-Defense
August 05, 2014

Polls Give Abe a Bump, But Not on Collective Self-Defense

By Clint Richards
Polls indicate dissatisfaction with Abe’s main policies, but lack of opposition probably means no change.
Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts
July 30, 2014

Persistent Nuclear Waste From Fukushima Inhibits Restarts

By Clint Richards
Fukushima’s long-term problems will make public acceptance of a general nuclear restart difficult.

Japan’s Reactors Are Holding Trade Underwater
July 28, 2014

Japan’s Reactors Are Holding Trade Underwater

By Clint Richards
The impact of a non-nuclear Japan will be a significant drag on the economic recovery.

The First Steps of Japan’s Nuclear Restart
July 16, 2014

The First Steps of Japan’s Nuclear Restart

By Clint Richards
With regulatory approval imminent, the public has one month to voice concerns and shape the outcome.

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