The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, which occurred 14 years ago, has been characterized as a "man-made disaster" by the National Diet's accident investigation committee, which requested measures to prevent such incidents from reoccurring. Despite these recommendations, many have not been implemented, raising serious questions about accountability among those in power. A former member of the investigation committee highlighted troubling similarities between the inadequate response to the disaster and the recent data misconduct by Chubu Electric regarding the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture. In July 2012, in response to the disaster, the accident investigation committee recommended establishing a parliamentary-led monitoring system for electric companies and setting up an advisory body made up of experts to oversee safety measures. While a consultative body was established in the House of Representatives in 2017, the crucial components of monitoring power companies and creating a comprehensive implementation plan remain unfulfilled. Tetsu Ishibashi, who formerly served in the committee's secretariat, expressed concerns that the committee itself was deemed "unmanageable" by members of the Diet, emphasizing the critical need for responsibility from the nation's highest legislative body in ensuring safety regulations are respected. The recent discovery of potential data manipulation by Chubu Electric in its efforts to resume operations at the Hamaoka plant raises further alarm regarding the commitment to safety and transparency in Japan's nuclear industry. Ishibashi argued that both the actions of Chubu Electric and the Diet reflect a self-serving attitude, prioritizing convenience over accountability. He insisted that democracy relies on a continual dialogue between citizens and their representatives, suggesting that both the public and lawmakers must be held accountable for maintaining the necessary checks and balances for a safe nuclear future.