THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
An aerial photo of the Genkai nuclear power plant in Saga Prefecture shows the cylinder-shaped No. 1 reactor on the far left. (Asahi Shimbun file photo)
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency holds a hearing of expert opinions in Tokyo on July 27. NISA concluded, during the meeting, that the Genkai nuclear power plant's No. 1 reactor pressure vessel is in a "healthy" condition. (Ikko Ishida)
The Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency, overriding expressions of concern from experts, concluded July 27 there is no problem with the strength of the pressure vessel of the Genkai nuclear power plant's aging No. 1 reactor.