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Japanese ExPM frankly discusses nuclear village's manipulative tactics to keep nuclear
For those not familiar with the term, the "nuclear village" refers to the corporations, academics and bureaucrats with a vested interest in promoting the use of nuclear technology. It is very similar in concept to the "military industrial complex".
Kan: Let public decide on nuclear power in Lower House election
By KAE MORISHITA/ SHUKAN ASAHI WEEKLY MAGAZINE
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan says the ruling Democratic Party of Japan should create a road map on abandoning nuclear energy and use the plan as a plank in the next Lower House election.
Kan last year called on Japan to reduce its dependence on nuclear energy after the accident started March 11 at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. But the administration of his successor, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, is seeking to restart reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture because of concerns about a possible electricity shortage during the peak demand season of summer.
In an interview with the Shukan Asahi weekly magazine, Kan outlined what the DPJ should do and mentioned the various hurdles that exist in moving the nation away from nuclear energy.
Excerpts of the interview follow...
By KAE MORISHITA/ SHUKAN ASAHI WEEKLY MAGAZINE
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan says the ruling Democratic Party of Japan should create a road map on abandoning nuclear energy and use the plan as a plank in the next Lower House election.
Kan last year called on Japan to reduce its dependence on nuclear energy after the accident started March 11 at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant. But the administration of his successor, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda, is seeking to restart reactors at the Oi nuclear power plant in Fukui Prefecture because of concerns about a possible electricity shortage during the peak demand season of summer.
In an interview with the Shukan Asahi weekly magazine, Kan outlined what the DPJ should do and mentioned the various hurdles that exist in moving the nation away from nuclear energy.
Excerpts of the interview follow...
http://ajw.asahi.com/article/0311disaster/fukushima/AJ201204240093
This is the most blunt interview with a Japanese leader I've seen in over 3 decades of association with Japan.
