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Japan's disaster plans lag behind surging tourist numbers

Japan's disaster preparedness is struggling to accommodate its rapidly growing tourism sector. While the country has robust evacuation drills for its citizens, foreign visitors often lack the language skills and awareness needed to respond effectively to natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoons. Experts note that current plans are inadequate for the influx of tourists, highlighting a significant gap in the nation's emergency response capabilities. AI

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Japan's disaster plans lag behind surging tourist numbers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Julian Ryall ·

    Japan’s disaster plans fail to keep pace with tourist boom

    When the ground shook off Iwate prefecture at 9pm on Wednesday, the magnitude 6.0 jolt – the latest in a series of sizeable tremors – barely registered in a country still mopping up after two powerful typhoons and bracing for a fresh bout of torrential rain and landslides. Natura…