Out with the old.

The article focuses on Japan's electricity monopolies and the need for the Japanese government to enact reforms to break up these monopolies. It states that after the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami, most of Japan's nuclear reactors were shut down over safety concerns. It mentions that Japan did not suffer blackouts due to the response of its employees and industries to cut energy usage and conserve energy. It talks about how Japan's regional energy monopolies stifle innovation.