The government intends to revise its megaquake preparation plan for the Tokyo area to reduce deaths and destroyed buildings to at least half the latest estimates.
The Japanese government intends to revise its megaquake preparation plan for the Tokyo area.
The goal is to reduce the number of deaths and buildings destroyed or burned down due to an earthquake to at least half of the latest estimates.
The update focuses on strengthening disaster preparedness in the capital region.
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