A powerful 2024 earthquake in Japan proved that traditional homes remain most vulnerable
A devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake on New Year's Day 2024 revealed that even in a disaster-ready nation like Japan, traditional architecture remains uniquely vulnerable to the earth's violent shifts.
On January 1, 2024, a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula on Japan's western coast. While Japan is world-renowned for its rigorous seismic building codes, this disaster claimed over 500 lives and injured more than 1,000 others. The tragedy highlighted a hidden vulnerability in the region's heritage.
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