Japan launches national disaster preparedness agency with regional hubs

Japan established a new national agency to enhance disaster preparedness and response, creating regional hubs to coordinate with local governments and reduce casualties. The move formalizes a more centralized approach to disaster management, though its operational effectiveness remains untested. This signals a policy shift toward proactive resilience in a quake-prone country.

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