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30 years after the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake

Summary by NHK World
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji earthquake that claimed the lives of 6,434 people. The magnitude 7.3 quake hit Kobe City in western Japan and surrounding areas at 5:46 a.m. on January 17th, 1995.   Its intensity shattered over 600,000 homes. Fires also broke out simultaneously, burning down thousands of structures.   The disaster marked the starting point for Japan's disaster prevention efforts. However, challenges re…
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