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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Japan revises its preparations for a megaquake hitting Tokyo area

File. A board at JR Obihiro station announces the suspension of train services due to an earthquake in Hokkaido on 27 April 2026 - (AFP/Getty)

Japan approved a revised disaster-preparedness plan on Friday aimed at limiting the impact of a potential megaquake in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

The plan reportedly sets a goal of cutting projected fatalities and property losses by at least half.

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