The reason why I want to join the LKYSPP Japan Trip 2014 is because I am very interested in Japan's policy on energy security after the Fukushima meltdown. The Fukushima meltdown created a dramatic influence on Japan's energy policy. After the accident, the government decided to stop the operation of all 50 nuclear power plants in Japan. This is a significant decision because nuclear production covered about a third of Japan's energy needs. Before Fukushima, the country had even formulated a national plan to increase nuclear contribution to 50% of Japan's total energy mix by 2030. However, the April 2011 earthquake, followed by the huge tsunami that hit the Fukushima nuclear power plant, changed the landscape of Japan's future energy landscape. Strong public opposition against nuclear power plants has pushed the government to change policy in the energy sector. However, the problem still remains. The decision to stop the activity of nuclear power plants increased the quantity of hydrocarbon imports, in particular coal and natural gas. As a result, Japan is becoming increasingly dependent on foreign countries to meet its energy needs. Japan is also lowering the limits of greenhouse gas emissions to adapt to the new record of thermal coal consumption, which causes a new environmental concern especially in relation to the issue of climate change. Alternative solutions: demand side and supply sideAfter the Fukushima disaster, Japan is facing a huge challenge to achieve sustainable energy security in the right way. The decision to suspend the operation of nuclear power plants has created a very difficult situation for policy makers in the energy sector. However, the difficult challenge could create a new opportunity to... middle of paper... security will always be an important and vital decision for the future of every nation. In the case of Japan, this will provide a very important lesson. The trip to Japan will provide a valuable and rare opportunity to study energy security policy formulation and implementation during a crisis. The Fukushima crisis absolutely creates a very challenging situation for policymakers in Japan. Since opposition against nuclear power plants is still strong among the public, the government must ensure the realization of energy in modern Japanese society. Therefore, any policy adopted must be able to balance public opinion with real energy demand. If Japan can successfully resolve the delicate issue of its energy security, it will provide a very important lesson for other countries in the world to formulate the right policy in the energy sector..