Newly appointed Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi reiterated the government's intention to restart operations at nuclear power plants once they clear new safety standards - AFP Photo.
TOKYO: Japan would find it difficult to formulate an energy policy without nuclear power given its lack of energy resources and the high cost of utilities for companies and households, the country's new trade minister said on Sunday.
Yuko Obuchi, the daughter of a former Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, was appointed minister of economy, trade and industry (METI) earlier this month.
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