Takaichi Participates in Simulated Earthquake Drill on Disaster Prevention Day
The annual exercise tested evacuation and relief plans after a simulated 8.3-magnitude quake off Hokkaido, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi leading the response.
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IN PHOTOS: Japan's Disaster Prevention Day drills
The Japanese government held a disaster prevention drill on Tuesday simulating a magnitude 8.3 earthquake off eastern Hokkaido that triggered tsunami from the northern main island to Tokyo to review initial response procedures such as assessing damage.
On Disaster Prevention Day today, the government conducted its first-ever disaster preparedness drill simulating a massive earthquake in the Japan Trench and Kuril Trench. The drill was based on the scenario of a magnitude 8.3 earthquake off the coast of Tokachi, Hokkaido, resulting in a tsunami observed from Hokkaido to the Kanto region. A virtual emergency disaster response headquarters meeting was held, and reports on the damage were received…
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