Japan plays catch-up in igniting nuclear fusion development

Tokyo targets legislation to spur research, speed testing

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Japan trails in development of nuclear fusion technology, such as with research facilities like this one in the U.S. (Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory via Reuters)

DAISHI CHIBA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan hopes to speed the country's development of nuclear fusion technology, catching up with target time frames put forward by other countries for testing the power source envisioned as crucial for decarbonization.

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