Key Facts
• June 17, 2025: Government and ruling parties decide to expand support areas.
• Financial support radius increased from 10 km to 30 km around nuclear plants.
• Law revision aims to address gaps in support for municipalities with evacuation plans.
• Special Measures Law for Nuclear Power Plant Areas established in 2000.
• Law provides subsidies for infrastructure, tax incentives for business attraction.
• Cabinet Office to review related laws and regulations for implementation.
• Agreement reached during meeting of Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito leaders.
Summary
The Japanese government and ruling parties have decided to expand the financial support radius for municipalities hosting nuclear power plants from 10 km to 30 km. This change, under the Special Measures Law for Nuclear Power Plant Areas, addresses the issue of municipalities with evacuation plan obligations being excluded from support. Established in 2000, the law provides subsidies for infrastructure development and tax incentives to attract businesses. The Cabinet Office is reviewing related laws to implement this expansion, which was agreed upon during a meeting of Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito leaders on June 17, 2025.
