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Episode Details: Earthquake-resistant Architecture
Earthquake-resistant Architecture
Series: Japanology Plus
Season: Season 5
Episode Number: 29
Air Date:
Duration: 28 min
Japan is a country with frequent earthquakes and protecting buildings is a key concern. Over the years people have developed many creative ways of achieving this. Certain techniques are found both in ancient wooden buildings and in contemporary skyscrapers. This time on Japanology Plus, our theme is earthquake-resistant architecture. Our expert guest is Atsushi Ueda, an architect and researcher. And in Plus One, we learn the secrets behind the durability of a traditional Japanese house.