Kashiwazaki (柏崎市, Kashiwazaki-shi) is a city located in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. As of November 30, 2020, the city had an estimated population of 81,836 in 34,883 households, [1] and a population density of 187 persons per km². The total area of the city was 442.03 square kilometres (170.67 sq mi).

The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, a nuclear plant with seven units, the largest single nuclear power station in the world, was completely shut down for 21 months following an earthquake in 2007.

2024年12月5日 · Spanning across vast stretches of sandy beaches, this park offers breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan, providing a perfect escape from the bustling urban environment. The park features well-maintained walking and cycling paths, making it ideal for leisurely strolls or active adventures.

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Kashiwazaki, city, southwest-central Niigata ken (prefecture), northeast-central Honshu, Japan. It lies in the Kashiwazaki plain, facing the Sea of Japan (East Sea).

2023年12月27日 · Japanese nuclear safety regulators lifted an operational ban Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, imposed on Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, also known as TEPCO, the operator behind the Fukushima plant that ended in disaster, allowing the company to resume preparations for restarting the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, a separate plant, after a 12-year stoppage.

2020年7月1日 · Kashiwazaki-Kariwa is the world’s fourth-largest electric-generating station behind three hydroelectric plants, including Itaipu on the Brazil-Paraguay border, Three Gorges Dam in China and Guri Dam in Venezuela.