Japan sets out new course after tsunami

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RIA Novosti, PUBLISHED May 17, 2011

The Japan government adopted on Tuesday revisions to key energy and development policies in light of a recent earthquake and nuclear crisis, the Kyodo news agency said.

A new growth strategy panel is to present a plan for Japan's revival by the end of the year.

Prime Minister of Japan Naoto Kan said in late April that the country needs to rethink economic and social policies following the disaster.

The government will also review its energy policy, which was focused heavily on nuclear power. Emphasis in the energy sector will now be placed on ensuring safety.

Specific directions for the implementation of the new plan will be adopted in June.

A 9.0-magnitude quake struck off Japan's northeast coast on March 11, triggering a tsunami and explosions in the Fukushima nuclear power plant. Almost 15,000 people died in the disaster and 9,893 people remain unaccounted for.

The Japanese government has said the damage from the disaster could total $310 billion.

Topics: Asia, Japan

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