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Earthquake Preparedness
From volcanic eruptions to torrential rain, Japan is one of the world's most disaster-prone countries. Earthquakes, too, are common. To ensure people are ready to look after themselves and their communities, Japan spends more time and energy on being prepared for earthquakes than any other country. Our expert guest this time is Minoru Watanabe, a journalist who covers disaster preparedness and risk management. And in Plus One, how to put together an emergency bag.
Aired: Feb 11, 2016 Genre: Documentary TalkCasts: Peter Barakan Emma Howard Matt AltDuration: 28m Rating: 0 Country: Japan Production: NHK, NHK Educational
Episodes
01: Japanophiles: Maud Archambault02: Silk03: Underground Tokyo04: Earthquake Preparedness05: Japanophiles: Jorge Cabeza Fernandez06: Japanophiles: Pico Iyer07: Okinawan Dance08: Whisky09: Quest for Perfect Skin10: Bladed Tools11: Family Crests12: Breakfast13: Footwear14: Running15: Emoji16: Ekiben17: Bicycles18: Kimono19: Kokeshi Dolls20: Shinise: Long-Established Businesses21: Japanophiles: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury22: Toilets23: Bridges24: A Nation of Singers25: Restoring Castles26: Volcanoes27: School Club Activites28: Smells29: Paper30: Japanophiles: Paul Lorimer31: Katsuobushi32: Day Care for Kids33: Sweets and Snacks34: Hairdressing