Kansai Electric restarts another reactor on Sea of Japan coast

Kansai Electric restarts another reactor on Sea of Japan coast

Police officers stand guard around the gate of Kansai Electric Power Co.'s plant in Takahama, Fukui Prefecture on the Sea of Japan coast on June 6, 2017. The No. 3 reactor (back L) was restarted that day after having remained offline for 15 months with a court citing safety concerns. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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