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Purchase, Use of Flood Barrier Products Spread in Tokyo Amid Heavy Rains

With torrential rain causing widespread damage across the nation, the use of flood barriers — panel-like objects designed to keep floodwater out of buildings — is gaining traction in Tokyo, backed by municipalities establishing subsidy programs to support flood prevention measures.

We haven't written up this one. The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

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