NRA inspects nuke fuel-reprocessing plant in northern Japan

Officials of Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority conduct an on-site inspection of Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd.'s fuel-reprocessing plant in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2015, to check if it is taking appropriate measures against serious accidents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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