Former TEPCO Chairman Katsumata’s Passing Sparks Reflections on Accountability in the Fukushima Disaster

Katsumata’s Legacy as “The Emperor” of TEPCO Tsunehisa Katsumata, former chairman of Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), passed away at age 84 on October 21. Known as the “Emperor” within TEPCO due to his powerful influence, Katsumata led the company through significant periods, including the 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. However, despite his long-standing authority, he left without…