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Shinsuke Yamanaka, chair of the Nuclear Regulation Authority, speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday about misconduct at Chubu Electric Power.
51勛圖厙
Jul 2, 2026
Chubu Electric suspected of nuclear plant data fraud cover-up
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said it plans to decide its response to the scandal as early as this summer, after confirming the details.
Chubu Electric Power's Hamaoka nuclear power station in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 17, 2013
51勛圖厙
May 27, 2026
Japan weighs criminal penalties for nuclear plant data fraud
The plan is being considered following earthquake risk data fraud by Chubu Electric Power over its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture.
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi speaks at a news conference to explain its quarterly earnings in Nagoya earlier this month.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 24, 2026
Chubu Electric eyes stake in Indian renewable company Continuum
The Japanese power developer is nearing a deal to buy about $150 million to $200 million of new shares in Continuum at a valuation of over $1 billion.
Chubu Electric Power executives apologize during a news conference on Jan. 5 in Nagoya after disclosing that the company might have cherry-picked earthquake data for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
51勛圖厙
Jan 26, 2026
Nuclear watchdog begins inspection of Chubu Electric HQ over data fraud
The probe is aimed at uncovering the circumstances surrounding and motives behind the earthquake risk data fraud concerning its Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi. His company has come under scrutiny from regulators over falsified earthquake risk data at Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
51勛圖厙
Jan 23, 2026
Authorities to launch inspection of Chubu Electric over data fraud
The Nuclear Regulation Authority will also halt screenings needed for reactivation of the No. 3 and No. 4 reactors at the Hamaoka nuclear power plant.
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi (center) bows in apology during his meeting with Masaru Shimomura, mayor of Omaezaki, Shizuoka Prefecture, in the city on Thursday.
51勛圖厙 / Society
Jan 15, 2026
Chubu Electric chief apologizes to mayor over nuclear plant data fraud
It was the first time for Chubu Electric＊s president to offer an apology to the Hamaoka plant host municipality in Shizuoka Prefecture since the scandal came to light.
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi (left) and other company executives during a news conference in Nagoya on Jan. 5
51勛圖厙
Jan 14, 2026
Chubu Electric to face on-site probe over data fraud at nuclear plant
The Nuclear Regulation Authority decided its secretariat will conduct the inspection following the company＊s data fraud regarding earthquake risks at its Hamaoka plant.
The Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture
51勛圖厙
Jan 10, 2026
Chubu Electric＊s data fraud ＆undermines＊ Japan＊s nuclear energy policy
A delay in the restart of Hamaoka reactors will deal a blow to Chubu Electric＊s earnings and affect the government＊s goal of raising the share of nuclear power.
Nuclear Regulation Authority Chairman Shinsuke Yamanaka (left) attends a regular commissioner meeting on Wednesday in Tokyo.
51勛圖厙
Jan 7, 2026
Japan stops Chubu Electric＊s nuclear review due to flawed seismic data
The country＊s nuclear watchdog said it was halting the screening needed to restart Chubu Electric Power＊s only nuclear power ?plant.
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi (left) and other company executives bow in apology on Monday in Nagoya after disclosing that the company might have cherry-picked earthquake data for the Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture for submission to a nuclear watchdog.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 6, 2026
Cherry-picked quake data might have been submitted for Hamaoka nuclear plant
Chubu Electric Power President Kingo Hayashi says the data could have caused a review of safety standards at the Shizuoka plant to be based on weaker quake projections.
Chubu Electric Power removed the top lid of the No. 2 reactor at its Hamaoka plant Monday, marking the first time in Japan that the dismantling of a commercial nuclear reactor has begun.
51勛圖厙
Mar 18, 2025
Dismantling of reactor begins at Hamaoka nuclear plant
The dismantling process is the third stage of the decommissioning project at the plant in Shizuoka Prefecture.
The units under construction at Jera's liquefied natural gas fired power plant inside the company's Anegasaki Thurmal Power Station in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, in June 2022
51勛圖厙
Oct 6, 2024
Japan and South Korea to expand initiative to cut methane emissions
Methane＊s greenhouse effect is believed to be more than 20 times that of carbon dioxide. Leaks of methane from gas fields are a major issue that need to be dealt with.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 3, 2023
Chubu Electric and BP to study carbon capture and storage project in Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan＊s biggest port in terms of cargo volume and is located near steel, automotive and other manufacturing plants that account for 3% of the country＊s total emissions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2021
Japan doesn＊t have enough electric cars for its EV chargers
With EV penetration only at around 1%, the country has hundreds of aging charging poles that aren＊t being used, while others are being taken out of service altogether.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 9, 2019
Tepco and three other companies considering joint firm to build nuclear power plant in Aomori
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. and three other companies are considering jointly setting up a new firm to construct and manage a planned nuclear power plant in Aomori Prefecture, informed sources said Thursday.
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 29, 2019
LNG in focus as energy giants Chubu Electric and Tepco deepen ties with Jera venture
As Chubu Electric Power Co. and a unit of Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. complete the integration of their thermal power businesses Monday under joint venture Jera Co., the growing potential of LNG at home and abroad has received renewed attention.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 5, 2018
Chubu Electric tests mobile payment app as prelude to blockchain-based energy marketplace
Chubu Electric Power Co. has developed a mobile payment app for virtual currencies, and has started testing it in-house with employees using it to purchase coffee.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / CHUBU CONNECTION
May 22, 2017
Chubu Electric uses artificial nests so crows don＊t build their own on power towers
Chubu Electric Power Co. has adopted a unique method to deter crows from nesting on transmission towers and causing blackouts by building artificial bird nests far from the power lines.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 20, 2017
Tepco and Chubu Electric may integrate thermal power biz in 2018
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. and Chubu Electric Power Co. are considering integrating their thermal power generation business in fiscal 2018, a report said Monday.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / CHUBU CONNECTION
Nov 16, 2015
Tours provide renewed interest in Japan＊s oldest hydro power plant
The Miyashiro No. 1 power plant, which houses the country＊s oldest working hydraulic generator, is attracting public attention after it started offering guided tours last spring.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer＊s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ※seed§ that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ※Peak 1 amyloid beta,§ as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" 〞 an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi＊s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan＊s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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