Hyper Rescue members lining up in front of special vehicles. — AFP
JAPAN’s geographical position renders it a crucible of natural disasters. Earthquakes, typhoons and torrential rains are a constant threat.
In a nation where the memory of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which claimed over 18,000 lives, remains vivid, Tokyo, a sprawling metropolis of over 14 million, confronts these challenges with unwavering determination.
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