What should the government to do the change/reform TEPCO and the government’s own nuclear energy policies?

After the 11 March 2011 disaster, we have focused on the government’s and TEPCO’s nuclear energy policies. And after all, we are completely disappointed at them because of their indecisive attitude and information delay. We still feel that we are in serious danger of radiation emitted from the nuclear power plants. And our anxiety is increasing day by day because we cannot trust the government.

Their explanation about how radiation will affect us is still ambiguous. And moreover, they failed to tell the truth that the power station had melted down. In addition, TEPCO's solution for compensation to citizens damaged by the corruption of power stations seems to be too complicated to apply although quick rescue is critical for them. Due to a lot of failures, like the above examples, we have completely lost confidence in the government and TEPCO.

They have the responsibility to clear our anxiety in nuclear energy issues. So I would like to suggest that they reform their policies. I hope they will focus on the below three priorities: 1) Information Clarity; 2) Sufficient Compensation; and, 3) Scientific Innovation.

First of all, they have to tell us correct information as soon as available. And all analysis has to be based on the correct data. We do need realism but optimism to live normally and safely.

Second, the serious situation of citizens in nuclear affected area near the Fukushima power plants is reported since the disaster and the delay of compensation is unveiled. TEPCO and the government have to work for their remedy. In my opinion, they have to make some self sacrifice to keep the financial resource.

And the third priority will be a long and hard journey. In the present situation, it is hard to get alternative to nuclear power. Complete reduction of nuclear power plants in Japan may not be so realistic in the recent phase. It needs a large scale of scientific innovation. I would like to suggest that the government establish scientific laboratories to invent new power. Japan must be the leader in this area as one of the most damaged countries by nuclear power. The laboratories have to collect many foreign scientists globally to create innovation for new power for the next generations.