Nuclear energy in Japan

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Nuclear energy in Japan is a significant aspect of the country's energy policy and has been a major source of electricity generation. Japan has a diverse energy mix, but nuclear power gained prominence in the years leading up to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011, when a massive earthquake and tsunami knocked out power systems at the plant, leading to meltdowns and the release of radioactive materials.

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