Japan recently observed the 15th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, an event that significantly altered public perception of nuclear energy within the country. In the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, all 54 nuclear reactors were shut down for security checks, and a shift in government policy towards phasing out nuclear energy was initially adopted in 2012. However, this decision was reversed two years later, and while some reactors have been slowly restarted, many remain offline. As Japan grapples with its energy future, there is a renewed focus on nuclear power as a viable option to reduce dependence on costly imported fossil fuels, as emphasized by the statements of conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.