Tokai No.2 Power Station, Nuclear power plant in Tokai, Japan.
Tokai No.2 Power Station is a nuclear facility using a boiling water reactor located in Ibaraki Prefecture. The plant produces electricity and includes modern safety systems such as a seawall and reinforced electrical infrastructure.
The station began operations in 1978 as Japan expanded its nuclear energy capacity. After the 2011 earthquake, it underwent major safety improvements to strengthen its resilience.
The facility has become part of the local landscape, shaping how residents view energy production in their region. People here have engaged with ongoing conversations about nuclear power safety that touch their daily lives.
The facility sits in a populated region and is visible from nearby roads. Visitors should plan ahead if they want to see the site, as public access is limited.
This is the only commercial nuclear reactor near Tokyo's metropolitan area. Its location close to Japan's largest city has made it a focal point for public discussion about nuclear power.
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