Japan is well-known for its food, bonsai trees, and earthquakes. Luckily, it’s also the country that’s most prepared for the latter. Their Earthquake Early Warning system is set up along the coastline and into the ocean, ready to identify earthquakes long before they hit the country. When an earthquake signal is noticed on the ocean floor, television and radio channels nationwide immediately notify the public, interrupting normal programming with a graphic and medley. This signal is sent out minutes to seconds before it will hit an affected area, allowing people to seek shelter. Next to that, practically everyone has Yurekuru Call on their smartphone.…
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