Kagoshima gov. hints at dropping request to halt reactors' operation

Kagoshima Gov. Satoshi Mitazono (front) is seen at the prefectural government offices on Sept. 9, 2016, after receiving a written rejection from Kyushu Electric Power Co. President Michiaki Uriu (back) of his request to have the utility immediately suspend the operation of two reactors at its nuclear power plant in the southwestern prefecture. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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