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Japan: Part way down a long road

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Almost four years after being devastated by dual natural disasters, Japan is well down the road to recovery thanks to a combination of hard work, preparedness, dedication and human spirit. In the process, it has reaped invaluable experience that's now being shared with the world, reports The Nation.

According to the report, preparedness paved the way. The Japanese, vulnerable to earthquakes for centuries, do not rely on luck when it comes to preparation for and mitigation of natural disasters.

The report highlights media engagement in telling recovery and resilience stories, economic recovery, the Japan Meteorological Agency's development of equipment and warning systems covering the entire country, with many improvements made since the 2011 events, and education initiatives.

Japan will host the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction in March in Sendai.

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Hazards Earthquake NBC - Nuclear, Biological, Chemical
Themes Education and school safety Advocacy and media Recovery Critical infrastructure
Country and region Japan
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