Can Tokyo survive an earthquake?
Can Tokyo survive an earthquake? Many buildings in Tokyo are now more resistant to earthquakes compared with 100 years ago. But still, it is worrying, said a visitor to a photo exhibition about the Great Kanto Earthquake, Hajime Nakamura.
Is Tokyo due for a big earthquake?
Japan is prone to earthquakes due to its geography along the active Pacific Ring of Fire, where multiple tectonic plates converge and interact. Experts say there is a 70 per cent chance of a major earthquake hitting Tokyo within the next 30 years. For more on this story, watch the video in the media player above.
How safe is Japan for tourists?
Japan has earned a reputation as having some of the lowest crime rates in the world, both theft and violent crimes. While the Yakuza, Japan's organized crime syndicate, often plays a role in movies, they are not likely to target tourists. While in Japan, simply exercise common sense and don't make yourself a target.