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Summary: Japan nuclear regulator: Alleged misconduct 'act of betrayal to nuclear safety' NHK

- Japan's nuclear regulator will review safety evaluations for two reactors after data fabrication allegations surfaced.
- Chubu Electric Power Company is accused of falsifying earthquake data to downplay potential risks at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
- The regulator will conduct inspections and assess quality control measures at Chubu Electric Power to ensure safety and restore credibility.

A: Hey, did you hear about something crazy happening with nuclear power?

B: No! What’s going on? Tell me!

A: Apparently, Chubu Electric Power messed up. Big time.

B: Messed up how?

A: They might have faked earthquake data! For the Hamaoka nuclear plant.

B: Seriously? That’s… bad. Like, really bad.

A: Yeah! They were trying to get permission to restart reactors. They wanted to make the earthquake risk look smaller.

B: Wow. So, what’s happening now?

A: The head of the nuclear regulator, Yamanaka, is *really* upset. He says it's a betrayal of responsibility!

B: He sounds serious! Does this mean the restart is off?

A: Probably! He wants to review *everything* they’ve done. All the safety evaluations.

B: Oh man. That’s a lot of work.

A: Totally! The regulator is going to inspect them too, on-site.

B: Poor Chubu Electric Power! They're apologizing a lot.

A: They know they messed up badly. They're worried about losing their license to run the plant!

B: This is definitely a big story. I wonder what they’ll decide on January 14th.
Summary
Chubu Electric Power faces scrutiny after allegations of falsifying earthquake data for the Hamaoka nuclear plant. Japan's regulator will review safety evaluations & inspect the company to restore trust & potentially halt reactor restarts. #nuclear #Japan
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260107_B5/#summary

Date: Jan. 8, 2026

Notes: NHK News Summary

Created: 2026/01/08 00:40

Updated: 2026/01/08 08:26

Last Read: 2026/01/08 08:26

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