Japan: 'Nuke-free' Japan in the dark over nuclear policy

Asahi Shimbun: Japan has yet to chart a future energy policy although it hit the switch on its last operating nuclear reactor on May 5 following the accident at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. Discussions within the government lack a clear direction, and opinions appear about equally divided between pro- and anti-nuclear power camps. Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is eager to restart at least some reactors in the near future to avoid electricity shortages, although he plans to reduce the nation's reliance...

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