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Nankai quake damage projected at 1,466 tril. yen over 20-plus years
A massive earthquake predicted to occur in the Nankai Trough within the next 30 years could cause 1,466 trillion yen ($10 ...
Megaquake scare in Japan, Philippines boosts air power: 7 Asia highlights
From fears of a megaquake in Japan to South Korea’s new president, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia ...
Japan's rice shortage turned into a national emergency, here's what happened
Japan’s rice prices have nearly doubled in a year, sparking political backlash, consumer frustration, and urgent policy debates ahead of the July election.
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Japan Seeks to Cut Nankai Trough Earthquake Deaths by 80%; Disaster Plan Revisions Also Aim to Halve Property Damage
The government aims to reduce by 80% the number of deaths caused by collapsed houses and other direct damage from a massive ...
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Manga ‘Predicts’ Disaster in Japan, Deterring Hong Kong Travelers; Governors Decry ‘Baseless Rumors’
Rumors circulating in Hong Kong that “a massive earthquake will strike Japan in July” have prompted many travelers to ...
COVID To Mutate Into A Monster? Japan’s Baba Vanga Warns Of Comeback Of Apocalypse-Scale Virus
Yes, you read that right. According to her vision, COVID or something eerily similar is set to return in 2030.