DISASTER MANAGEMENT:

(Earthquake - Tsunami - Typhon)

Most buildings built after 1987 have been certified by the government and comply with the renewed earthquake resistant construction guidelines.

Earthquakes have been one of Japan's oldest natural occurrences and many building developers have stringent construction methods to prevent damage and reduce the swaying effects of tremors.

Major roads are also designated to accommodate emergency facility vehicles with parks, schools and town halls also places to evacuate to if a natural disaster should occur.