Monju Nuclear Power Plant (Tsuruga)

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Japan Atomic Energy Agency, Fast Breeder Reactor Research and Development Center
Monju (もんじゅ) is Japan's fast breeder reactor. Located in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture in Japan, the reactor began construction in 1985 and the first criticality was achieved in April 1994. Name Monju is borrowed from Manjusri.
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Coordinates:   35°44'23"N   135°59'15"E
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