Tag Archives: Jun’ichiro Koizumi

Former PM Naoto Kan says nuclear power makes little economic sense, must end via The Japan Times

Posted on 2015/09/16 by norma field

[…] “I’m absolutely sure that there will no longer be nuclear power by the end of this century. This is because it doesn’t make sense economically, and enough energy can be provided without it,” Kan said in a lecture to … Continue reading →

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Ontake should force Japanese to rethink nuclear push via Chicago Tribune

Posted on 2014/10/04 by yukimiyamotodepaul

With the discovery of a 47th body on the slopes of Mt. Ontake, the volcano’s eruption is now Japan’s deadliest in 88 years. It’s impossible not to worry about an even bigger volcanic threat that lies just 90 miles from … Continue reading →

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Koizumi: Government’s nuclear-energy logic a complete failure via The Asahi Shimbun

Posted on 2014/07/08 by norma field

Former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi again blasted the Abe administration’s pro-nuclear energy strategy, saying the plan to restart reactors across the nation is “too optimistic” and goes against public opinion. “The logic of those who have promoted nuclear power generation … Continue reading →

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Ex-PMs Koizumi, Hosokawa launch antinuclear body via Global Post

Posted on 2014/05/07 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Former prime ministers Junichiro Koizumi and Morihiro Hosokawa continued their antinuclear campaign Wednesday with the launch of an entity to promote renewable energy. The founders of the Japan Assembly for Nuclear Free Renewable Energy also include prominent figures in various … Continue reading →

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Koizumi, Hosokawa unite to launch anti-nuclear entity via Japan Daily News

Posted on 2014/04/15 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Despite losing his Tokyo gubernatorial bid on an anti-nuclear platform, ex-Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa is once again teaming up with another former Premier, the ever-popular Junichiro Koizumi, to continue their fight against the use of nuclear technology. The two former … Continue reading →

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Pro-nuclear candidate elected Tokyo governor via Aljazeera

Posted on 2014/02/09 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Ruling party backed candidate Yoichi Masuzoe wins gubernatorial vote, raising concerns over PM Abe’s pro-nuclear agenda. Yoichi Masuzoe, a former health minister backed by Japan’s ruling party, has been elected as the new governor of Tokyo, after defeating two candidates who … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Governor Poll a Referendum Over Nuke Policy via abc news

Posted on 2014/01/21 by yukimiyamotodepaul

The surprise entry of a 76-year-old retired prime minister-turned-potter in the Tokyo governor’s race is turning the election into a virtual referendum on the future of nuclear power in post-Fukushima Japan. Morihiro Hosokawa, who led Japan two decades ago, has … Continue reading →

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【Editorial】Election spotlight on nuclear power via The Japan Times

Posted on 2014/01/20 by norma field

Whether Japan should rely on nuclear power generation will be a main theme in the Feb. 9 Tokyo gubernatorial election as a result of former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa’s announcement Tuesday that he will run in the election on a … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Response to Fukushima Should Worry Us All via Reader Supported News

Posted on 2014/01/13 by yukimiyamotodepaul

[…] The present prime minister, Shinzo Abe, completed his first year in office on December 26, 2013 (he previously served for less than a year in 2006-2007, when he was the youngest Japanese prime minister since World War II). Prime … Continue reading →

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Ex-PM Hosokawa Looks to Energize Tokyo Race via The Wall Street Journal

Posted on 2014/01/13 by yukimiyamotodepaul

Former Prime Minister Morihiro Hosokawa may come out of retirement to run for Tokyo governor on an anti-nuclear platform, a move that could push Japan’s energy debate back into the national spotlight, while shaking up the gubernatorial race. Mr. Hosokawa’s … Continue reading →

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