In response to the Noto Peninsula earthquake, Fukuoka Prefecture has launched a council to promote earthquake-resistant housing in collaboration with municipalities and private organizations. The council’s initial meeting reported that 230,000 homes in the prefecture lack adequate seismic resistance, with a particular focus on wooden houses. Efforts will also extend to improving the resilience of large buildings like hospitals and hotels. Source: NHK
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