In a recent video by NHK WORLD-JAPAN titled “Tokyo Metropolis – BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life,” the channel explores how Tokyo, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, is utilizing advanced disaster prevention technologies to prepare for natural calamities such as earthquakes and floods. The video highlights the integration of these technologies into the city’s infrastructure, from iconic buildings to underground flood control reservoirs, and points out that Tokyo has a 70% probability of experiencing a major earthquake within the next 30 years.
- Tokyo is a densely populated city with over 14 million residents and is at high risk for natural disasters like earthquakes and flooding.
- The city sits atop a complex tectonic structure and faces increased flood risk due to heavy rains and typhoons.
- Advanced disaster prevention technologies are implemented throughout Tokyo, including in buildings, parks, and underground spaces.
- Roppongi Hills Tower, an iconic Tokyo building, contains 548 dampers designed to absorb earthquake vibrations, proving their effectiveness during the 2011 Great East Japan earthquake.
- Disaster management systems in buildings like Roppongi Hills gather data on damages and resources to ensure a swift response during calamities.
- Massive underground spaces have been constructed to store water temporarily during heavy rainfall, with the largest flood control reservoir in Japan capable of storing 1.43 million tons of water.
- Tunnel boring machines excavate tunnels beneath the city, and safety measures are taken to prevent soil collapse during construction.
- Parks in Tokyo are equipped with disaster preparedness features such as foldable stoves, wells for water, and power generators, all hidden throughout the park.
- The government has invested approximately 100 billion yen in the underground tunnel project for flood control.
NHK WORLD-JAPAN is “the international service of Japan’s public media organization NHK.” NHK World-Japan is operated by Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK). The goal of NHK World-Japan is stated as “to promote a deeper international understanding of Japan, introducing the latest events in Japan through news and other programs.”
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