The Mihama Nuclear Power Plant is located in Mihama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. It consists of three reactors, which began operation between 1970 and 1976. The plant is situated along the coast of the Sea of Japan and is operated by the Kansai Electric Power Company. The plant uses pressurized water reactor technology to generate electricity. It has faced safety concerns, particularly after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, leading to increased scrutiny and regulatory changes in Japan's nuclear energy sector.