Japan's Nuclear Industry Faces Embarrassing Reality Check The resignation of Chubu Electric Power's president and chairman amidst a data scandal is a damaging blow to Japan's efforts to revive its nuclear industry.
The falsification of seismic data to restart the Hamaoka plant has raised serious questions about the reliability of safety reviews and the motivations of senior management.
Chubu's decision to restructure and reapply for a restart after withdrawing its current application is a step in the right direction, but it does little to address the underlying issues.