August 22, 2010 in Sekaione Press, e-magazine by adminsekaione

e-Mag: September event in Japan

Disaster Prevention Day

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On September 1, 1923, a big earthquake with magnitude 7,9?8,2 hit the Kanto area. According to the record, 99,331 were killed, 43,476 missing, 103,733 injured. 128266 houses were ruined, 126,233 half-ruined, 447,128 burnt.

To prevent such tragedy, September 1st was designated to be Disaster Prevention Day. On this day, earthquake and fire drills are held all over the country. Children and adults alike put on helmets, and drill under the direction of firefighters. Read more »