Japan: Preparing for the next catastrophe

On the occasion of the 88th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake and nearing six months after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, a Japan Times editorial urges the central and local governments to devise strategies to minimize damage to dwellings, buildings and other structures from earthquakes.

"Prevention of damage from tsunami caused by these expected quakes also must be considered. It is necessary to devise a plan to move houses and factories in areas likely to be hit by tsunami to higher ground," writes the Japan Times