Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba’s plan to boost nuclear power share likely to proceed despite upper house election setback. (Photo: Shigeru Ishiba's Facebook)
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition suffered a defeat in the recent national election, losing its majority in the upper house. However, with broad cross-party support for nuclear energy, Japan’s direction toward nuclear revival is unlikely to change.
Kansai Electric Power has also reportedly expressed interest in constructing a new nuclear reactor, a project that, if approved, would mark the first new build since the Fukushima disaster and signal a major step in Japan’s return to nuclear power.
Japan’s pro-nuclear path stays on track
Japan’s upper house election results were released on July 20. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito secured only 47 seats, falling short of a majority. Despite internal calls for his resignation, Ishiba has vowed to remain in office, and Japan’s pro-nuclear trajectory appears likely to continue.
