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Tokyo Facility Visitors Take Part in Disaster Simulations, Including Trying to Escape a Partially Submerged Car

With record heavy rains devastating many areas this summer, Tokyo Fire Department’s Honjo Bosaikan (Honjo Life Saving Learning Center) in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, has been filled with visitors every day.

  • Tokyo’s Honjo Bosaikan hosts disaster simulation visitors amid heavy rains.
  • Participants practice escaping submerged cars with 10-30 cm water pressure.
  • Shinji Kitamura stresses simulations’ aim to boost disaster preparedness.

Japan Govt Sets Recommended Specs for Bear Repellent

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Environment Ministry on Tuesday released for the first time a set of recommended specifications for bear deterrent sprays, including a minimum spray time of six…

  • Environment Ministry releases initial guidelines for bear deterrent sprays.
  • Recommendations include minimum spray duration of six seconds and 7.5-meter spraying distance.
  • Guidelines aim to standardize bear repellent specifications and improve consumer safety.

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