The Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is located in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. It consists of six nuclear reactors and began operations in the 1970s. The plant was designed to generate electricity using nuclear fission, a process that releases energy by splitting atomic nuclei. In March 2011, the plant was severely affected by a massive earthquake and tsunami, leading to reactor meltdowns and the release of radioactive materials. This incident prompted widespread evacuations and raised global concerns about nuclear safety, resulting in changes to regulations and policies regarding nuclear energy in many countries.