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In this month's Feature, we take a look at some of the innovative — and traditional — technologies and ideas being introduced nationwide to prevent and mitigate disasters.
An interview with International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) Director Fumihiko Imamura, a worldleading researcher in tsunami engineering.
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A nationwide observation network for earthquake, tsunami and volcano enables people everywhere to gain time before a disaster occurs
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A staggered system for flood and landslide warnings recently introduced by the Japan Meteorological Agency helps save lives.
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A simple but effective new technology enables low-cost retro-fit construction of earthquake-resilient floors where a building most needs them.
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A Japanese company is sharing its expertise in quick-build temporary houses with disaster-hit communities around the world.
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A wide range of measures have been implemented on Tokyo’s subway network to protect both the infrastructure and passengers in the event of natural disasters.
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At Sona Area Tokyo, visitors can learn and develop the skills they will need in the event of a major earthquake or natural disaster.
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Nobue Kunizaki advocates disaster prevention methods from the viewpoint of a woman and a mother.
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Fukushima Prefecture is successfully accelerating activities toward an industrial recovery.
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