i certainly agree with you. sterile food would not be good for our immune systems. we need constant exposure to bacteria, viruses, and parasites to maintain our immune systems. i also believe that hydroponics doesn't provide that, but bioponics wether aquaculture, manure, compost, or vermiculture will.

we don't know how japan is as far as subsidizing the power cost.
solar and or wind generators are the answer, with battery backup.