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The paper analyzes the initiatives of Japanese companies in the UK nuclear sector since the 2011 Fukushima crisis.

April 3, 2026Open Access

Boon or a Bane? : `New Build' Initiatives in the United Kingdom and the Japanese Civilian Nuclear Technology Exports

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The paper analyzes the initiatives of Japanese companies in the UK nuclear sector since the 2011 Fukushima crisis.
Examined nuclear power export projects by Japanese companies post-Fukushima disaster
Assessed changes in nuclear energy policies in Japan and the UK
Highlighted challenges faced by Japanese firms in the evolving international energy market
Japanese companies attempted to enter the UK nuclear market despite public opposition in Japan
The UK is advancing its nuclear energy sector amidst a backdrop of declining reliance on nuclear in other countries
Issues faced by Japanese companies include competition from renewable energy technologies and shifting public perceptions about nuclear power

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In this paper I intend to analyse the various nuclear power related export projects the Japanese companies have undertaken since the 11 March 2011, Fukushima crises, (3.11 disaster) , particularly looking at the forays the Japanese nuclear companies had made to participate in the United Kingdom's (UK) civilian nuclear industry.Japan and the UK, both are industrially advanced nations; while Japan is envisaging a revival of its existing nuclear sector, post Fukushima crises, in spite of a negative public opinion the UK is pursuing a revival of its nuclear power generation sector, with the acquisition of new third generation nuclear reactors, from elsewhere.On the other hand, countries such as Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Taiwan had decided to stop their reliance on nuclear energy.Looking at the recent developments in the domestic contexts in the UK and in Japan, the paper intends to analyse the inroads the Japanese nuclear companies had tried to make venturing into the new nuclear projects, which were floated since 2008, when plans for a revival was proposed there.The case of the excessive reliance on nuclear energy in both Japan and the UK, two highly industrialised nations are explored.An effort has also been made to highlight the issues, Japanese companies had encountered in the changed international scenarios, and a boom in the new technologies in renewables pitching against highly risky and expensive nuclear power.In section one, I will first look at the nuclear energy policy in Japan, especially looking at the flip flops in the state`s energy policy, post the 3.11 disasters.Further I would argue that the change in policy from a complete NO to nuclear energy to a full 193

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