I said that I couldn't trust them, but perhaps I should have said more accurately that I couldn't rely on them. Disaster prevention measures by local governments such as cities, towns, and villages have limitations, and evacuation shelters and stockpiles of food and drinking water are often insufficient. In the case of a medium-sized earthquake, assistance can be expected from unaffected surrounding areas, but in the case of a large-scale earthquake, administrative organizations such as prefectures and the country may be damaged and become dysfunctional.
Thank you for your reply. I have asked this question because there seems to be a growing mistrust of government throughout the world for various reasons. I believe that in an emergency situation all of society, government, individuals and groups all have to come together to help out. I do not know what the situation was like during your last earthquake but I know there are always shortcomings invarious sectors but I believe non can be discounted out of hand.
I see, that's how it is. Personally, I don't have complete confidence in the Japanese government, but I do appreciate the government's efforts in disaster prevention to a certain extent. However, disaster prevention requires a huge amount of funds, wisdom, and human resources, which Japan currently lacks, and that worries me.
It is good to be prepared! However, in a case of a major earthquake, how many roads would remain accessible or, for that matter, even be there? I know that Japan builds really well and buildings have anti-earthquake protection, but I know little about country roads, tunnels, and bridges. Is there landslide protection in place and if, where? A good advice from one old friend of mine, who worked for the public's safety office - always check the terrain features when you plan your exit route. I hope I was helpful :)
Thank you. I will take your advice into consideration. An earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula on January 1st of this year. It has been about half a year since the earthquake, but infrastructure such as roads and water supplies has still not been restored in some of the affected areas.
Course you can't rely on government, the only difference between brigands and governments of the modern world is that bandits are honest about stealing from you and not helping.
The Japanese government has always behaved since 1960 better than most others, but I understand why you'd want to be more self-sufficient. Kudos.
Japan probably has more skills and experience in dealing with earthquakes than any other country. However, as there is a possibility of a disaster occurring that exceeds Japan's countermeasures, we each have no choice but to prepare to survive on our own. (Although many people are not really worried.)
I know, I’ve seen many who are not prepared. Whilst I lived there, I must confess I was ill-prepared. It’s just too easy to get comfortable in Japan, as it is such a beautiful, dream-like place.
Yet difficulties are always just around the corner.
I saw in the news that the Japanese Kei-Car is becoming more and more popular in the UK, but unfortunately it seems there are a number of hurdles to overcome in order to use a Kei-Car in the US.
So please tell me why public institutions cannot be trusted?
I said that I couldn't trust them, but perhaps I should have said more accurately that I couldn't rely on them. Disaster prevention measures by local governments such as cities, towns, and villages have limitations, and evacuation shelters and stockpiles of food and drinking water are often insufficient. In the case of a medium-sized earthquake, assistance can be expected from unaffected surrounding areas, but in the case of a large-scale earthquake, administrative organizations such as prefectures and the country may be damaged and become dysfunctional.
Thank you for your reply. I have asked this question because there seems to be a growing mistrust of government throughout the world for various reasons. I believe that in an emergency situation all of society, government, individuals and groups all have to come together to help out. I do not know what the situation was like during your last earthquake but I know there are always shortcomings invarious sectors but I believe non can be discounted out of hand.
I see, that's how it is. Personally, I don't have complete confidence in the Japanese government, but I do appreciate the government's efforts in disaster prevention to a certain extent. However, disaster prevention requires a huge amount of funds, wisdom, and human resources, which Japan currently lacks, and that worries me.
That’s a very cool car! I hope you do not need to use it as a lifesaver, but you are smart to have it!
While I hope to be able to continue living in my home after a disaster, I finally have a Plan B for when that's not possible.
It is good to be prepared! However, in a case of a major earthquake, how many roads would remain accessible or, for that matter, even be there? I know that Japan builds really well and buildings have anti-earthquake protection, but I know little about country roads, tunnels, and bridges. Is there landslide protection in place and if, where? A good advice from one old friend of mine, who worked for the public's safety office - always check the terrain features when you plan your exit route. I hope I was helpful :)
Thank you. I will take your advice into consideration. An earthquake occurred on the Noto Peninsula on January 1st of this year. It has been about half a year since the earthquake, but infrastructure such as roads and water supplies has still not been restored in some of the affected areas.
Mother Earth is a living being and we, but little ants crawling all over her face :D I do hope they restore the infrastructure and you, stay safe!
I want one
Since the COVID-19 outbreak in Japan, more people have started camping and traveling while sleeping in Kei-Vans.
It’s perfect for that
Course you can't rely on government, the only difference between brigands and governments of the modern world is that bandits are honest about stealing from you and not helping.
The Japanese government has always behaved since 1960 better than most others, but I understand why you'd want to be more self-sufficient. Kudos.
Japan probably has more skills and experience in dealing with earthquakes than any other country. However, as there is a possibility of a disaster occurring that exceeds Japan's countermeasures, we each have no choice but to prepare to survive on our own. (Although many people are not really worried.)
I know, I’ve seen many who are not prepared. Whilst I lived there, I must confess I was ill-prepared. It’s just too easy to get comfortable in Japan, as it is such a beautiful, dream-like place.
Yet difficulties are always just around the corner.
Love this 🥰🥰🥰
It'd be nice if those were available in the US.
I saw in the news that the Japanese Kei-Car is becoming more and more popular in the UK, but unfortunately it seems there are a number of hurdles to overcome in order to use a Kei-Car in the US.