Welcome to Kashiwazaki, home to the world’s largest nuclear plant

The Economist
March 5, 2026
Kashiwazaki, a Japanese city hosting the world's largest nuclear-power plant, grapples with economic dependence on atomic energy while facing population decline and Tokyo's pull.
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Originally published on The Economist on 3/5/2026
Welcome to Kashiwazaki, home to the world’s largest nuclear plant