Published 06/02/2023 3:50:08 a.m.

Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

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The coastal city of Ako, in Hyogo Prefecture, is trialing the scheme with two machines installed at the end of March. The machines ordinarily sell snacks and drinks, but can distribute items for free when a major earthquake or typhoon strikes. The emergency vending machine scheme is a partnership between the municipality and Tokyo-based pharmaceutical firm Earth Corp.

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Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan has expanded its natural disaster preparations to include vending machines that would provide free food and drink in the event of a major earthquake or typhoon. Two machines have been installed in the western coastal city of Ako, which is located in an area that seismologists predict is vulnerable to a large earthquake that is projected to impact the country's central and south-west Pacific coasts in the decades to come.

06/02/2023 11:13:23 a.m.·Noida, India

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T24

Earthquake precaution in Japan: Vending machines will give free food

06/02/2023 9:17:00 a.m.·Türkiye

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INSIDER

Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits

Tourists use vending machines in Sensoji Buddhist temple in Tokyo, January 13, 2023.Hiro Komae/AP Photo Japan is installing vending machines that unlock in the case of a disaster, per local reports. Machines are being trialed that give out free food and supplies in the event of a severe earthquake. The rest of the time, they'll sell soda and snacks like normal. A Japanese city has installed vending machines that will unlock in the event of eart…

06/02/2023 10:38:52 a.m.·United States

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The Guardian

Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits

Machines in coastal city of Ako, are located in an area that experts say is vulnerable to a future powerful earthquake

06/02/2023 3:50:08 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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www.cnews.fr

Japan: vending machines designed to offer free food in case of an earthquake

Particularly exposed to natural disasters, Japan is at the forefront of measures planned in the event of an earthquake. Among them, distributors...

06/02/2023 10:50:03 a.m.·Issy-les- Moulineaux, France

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Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan aces disaster preparedness, vending machines to offer free food if earthquake hits

Earthquake precaution in Japan: Vending machines will give free food

Earthquake precaution in Japan: Vending machines will give free food

Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits

Japan has introduced vending machines that automatically offer free food if an earthquake hits

Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan vending machines to automatically offer free food if earthquake hits

Japan: vending machines designed to offer free food in case of an earthquake

Japan: vending machines designed to offer free food in case of an earthquake

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