Tohoku Electric Power is currently conducting safety measures regarding Unit 2 of the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in Miyagi Prefecture. Safety measures are being carried out, including covering the cable pipes with non-combustible material.

The company announced that it is expected to start operations around September this year. This is the second time that a new restart date has been announced due to postponement, and the company says it aims to restart operations "while gaining the understanding of everyone" The nuclear fuel will be put into the reactor around July.