# Japan holds nuclear disaster drill simulating Tomari plant accident

> Japan runs nuclear emergency drill after Tomari plant accident scenario.
- Title: Japan holds nuclear disaster drill simulating Tomari plant…
- Summary: Japan runs nuclear emergency drill after Tomari plant accident scenario. Japan conducted a nuclear disaster drill simulating a Tomari plant accident caused…
- Keywords: disaster preparedness, nuclear energy, hokkaido, tomari, sanae takaichi, The Japan Times
- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/08/japan/nuclear-disaster-drill-tomari-plant
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- Published: 2026-11-08T03:13:00+00:00
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- Topics: disaster preparedness, nuclear energy, hokkaido, tomari, sanae takaichi, news, politics, world
## Japan holds nuclear disaster drill
Japan conducted a comprehensive nuclear emergency drill simulating a severe accident at Hokkaido Electric Power’s Tomari nuclear plant.
## Drill simulates earthquake-induced reactor failure
The drill involves Hokkaido prefectural government, municipalities, and the Cabinet Office, with 8,500 residents expected to participate.
## Tomari plant reactor scenario
The drill simulates an earthquake off Hokkaido’s western coast causing equipment failure at the plant’s No. 3 reactor.
## Prime Minister declares nuclear emergency
On the second day, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared a nuclear emergency during the drill.
## Tomari plant safety status
In 2025, the Nuclear Regulation Authority confirmed the No. 3 reactor met Japan’s new safety standards for restart.
## Tomari plant restart timeline uncertain
The reactor’s restart timing remains uncertain as the authority reviews construction plans for detailed facilities.
## Key takeaway

Japan conducted a nuclear disaster drill simulating a Tomari plant accident caused by earthquake-induced reactor failure.