Japan: increased likelihood of major natural disasters occurring views by region 2020

According to a survey conducted on natural disasters in Japan in November 2020, with over 41 percent, the majority of respondents in all surveyed regions in Japan stated that they thought to some degree that the likelihood of major natural disasters such as typhoons and heavy rain occurring increased in recent years. Due to its geographical situation, the archipelago is vulnerable to a variety of natural disasters such as earthquakes, and typhoons.

Opinion on the increased probability of major natural disasters occurring in Japan as of November 2020, by region

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Release date

December 2020

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

November 16 to 18, 2020

Number of respondents

1,320 respondents

Age group

30 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Do you think that the probability of a major natural disaster such as earthquakes, typhoons, and heavy rain is increasing year by year in the area you live in?"

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