Japan's Ticking Time Bomb

[@Dogen]

Some very useful information here! www.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/english/guide/bosai/index.html

[@ougi_rk]

Thanks! ❤

[@odebunmiolayinka9184]

Much appreciated

[@reudig123lol4]

Dont forget Tamu Massiv

[@reudig123lol4]

Arent Meteorologists in charge of Meteorites ? shouldnt geologists issue this warning ?

[@jordancambridge4106]

1 week yea that time is not even fucking close to enough to merit dropping your gaurd.

[@thsudy]

You know it’s serious when he’s speaking in English

[@SunnyOfficialYT]

And not making jokes or doing skits 😮😅

[@Der.Geschichtenerzahler]

I thought the same. Never heard him using this language

[@deProfundisAdAstra]

His English is so good!

[@knpark2025]

It's like the Japanese version of the Yellowstone but if it blew up regularly in recorded history. I once read an article about the Nankai Trough from a Japanese science magazine from the '00s, and a better part of two decades later, this is still their biggest Sword of Damocles deep beneath the waves. And unlike Yellowstone, the Japanese know for a fact that the risk of something very bad happening in our lifetime is very high. No wonder everyone's serious about this.

[@GIANNHSPEIRAIAS]

maybe he forgot about it

[@SMFortissimo]

I moved to Tohoku a few years after the 2011 earthquake. I had the chance to volunteer in the cleanup efforts in Rikuzentakata, Iwate. It was years later, and volunteers were still sifting through the rubble, literally we were sifting through piles of dirt. Why? To find any remanence at all of those lost. My friend translated the volunteer organizer's speech, he wanted us to look for even the smallest piece of bone. That's something I'll never forget.

[@LilyGazou]

Bless your kind heart. We patrolled the beaches of Washington State looking for anything that may have been carried by the currents.

[@Taketamachin]

@@LilyGazouthank you!

[@jwm6314]

Was in oirase in 2011. Intense ride, both during and after.

[@DakotaFord592]

Omg!! This man is so beautiful!!!!! I want to hold onto his big toe!!!!! I'll never let go!!!!!

[@GuagoFruit]

I was expecting a punchline but I got educated instead. Thanks.

[@EastWindCommunity1973]

14min video? I knew what we were in for

[@giovannisantos5996]

Same here.

[@Nathanthelate]

It's one or the other with dōgen

[@Blank-kg9vf]

​@@Nathanthelate No It depends on the language he is speaking. If he is speaking English like in this video, shit is going down.

[@Blank-kg9vf]

@@giovannisantos5996 ​ No It depends on the language he is speaking. If he is speaking English like in this video, shit is going down.

[@xyzct]

Geophysicist here. Wow, _fantastic_ presentation! Typically, with lay presentations on earthquakes, I could find countless things to quibble about, but not here. Well done, sir!

[@kyledavidson8712]

Layperson here; have you heard about any forward progress on the telluric current early detection systems in your field?

[@cam5816]

@@kyledavidson8712layperson here, I’m just commenting for notifications

[@susanhemmingway6707]

Thanks for posting this comment. I wasn't sure whether or not to watch this, then saw your comment. And I thought to myself, self (buffy ref), if a geophyisicist thinks it is good, it is worth a listen.

[@ChrisBarringer]

@@iridium8341who cares

[@MartensFamilyHomeMovies]

@@iridium8341 Where are you?

[@chris_t2020]

Here in Chile; the country with the most powerful earthquake in history. Government: "Hope the next earthquake is not that destructive."

[@jstantongood5474]

Sounds like Naples government in Italy. and Mt. Vesuvius. You need FAR better leaders if what you say is true. Of course Chile has existed for only 200 years and is a brand new culture like the US really. Japan has been developed its attitudes for 2000+ years.

[@chris_t2020]

@@jstantongood5474 The only good thing is that our buildings and houses are made considering an earthquake in mind. So we don't have casualties with minors quakes like in India or any other Asian country.

[@miguelvaliente1475]

Hope is good aspirin

[@Mobik_]

Fui a visitar a mi familia luego del último fuerte y las estructuras resistieron muy bien en Santiago

[@dianateabag]

@@chris_t2020 Yaa pero igual estamos preparados para los terremotos. Los edificios son increíblemente seguros. Y hay toda una red de rescate que se activa. Créeme que estamos harto mejor que otros paises

[@jamjox9922]

The final note is very important. I think a lot of foreigners of Japan want the perks of Japanese culture without the responsibilites sometimes. And they tend to forget that all cultures have upsides and downsides for a historical reason. I think this is one of your best videos on the educational front and outside of your comedy bits. Great work.

[@philknight6844]

What are the “perks” of working in Japanese culture then? Apart from 996 and compulsory alcoholism?

[@mochipii]

Foreigners will flee the country once disaster struck.

[@wcjerky]

I can appreciate the Japanese government giving a warning returning as false positive rather than they do nothing and giving their people a false negative, leading to a worse catastrophe. Let's help Japan pull through the next big disaster when it arrives. EDIT: grammar, spelling

[@basedloser42]

based. Japan will need us.

[@nithqueen]

are you a prepper?

[@shin-ishikiri-no]

@@nithqueen Nyoes.

[@MysteriousFigure]

problem is, a culture of false positives or warnings reflecting a future reality that wasn't as bad has caused issues in Japan in the past, like with the 2011 earthquake / tsunami, where despite the warnings, some people didn't need them properly despite there being major tsunami warnings and indications the tidal waves were going to be huge, because previous major warnings either didn't happen, or they resulted in tsunami that were nowhere near as big, so there is a need to reinforce "no matter if its a false positive or not, you need to act"

[@asaris_]

​@@nithqueenJapan is strapped to the back of a never tiring ever raging bull that spits fire and water. No kind of precaution they're going for is "prepper insanity"

[@cameroncorrosive925]

I remember the earthquake, and tsunami from 2011 very well. my sister was in the Navy and stationed along the coast of Japan when the disaster happened. she was a communications specialist, now doing search, and rescue. The stories she told me about just pulling body, after body out of the water has haunted her for years.

[@nomorepancake88]

So sorry to hear that...ありがとうございました😢

[@treystephens6166]

If you’re in the military be prepared to see corpses.

[@Vaennylla]

While studying in Japan, I had to participate in multiple emergency drills. And they really take this shit seriously, with firefighters, medics and police simulating an actual disaster. Yeah, they don't fuck around when it comes to safety. So if anyone can handle intense disasters, it's Japan.

[@caseywarren7426]

They have been for 10k years.

[@tictactoe101]

@@caseywarren7426 earthquake looks simple on the camera. To experience it is actually horrifying

[@foggyfrogy]

During corona in Brasil around 40000 people died and brasil's medical system almost collapsed, every few minutes people were buried...now imagine 250.000 fatalities (most likely over 1 million injured) + first responders being hurt themselves + machinery getting destroyed + electricity being down + if the vulcan explodes this would hinder international help to enter the country. No country can deal with such catastrophe....

[@Vaennylla]

@@tictactoe101 Yeah, no kidding. My uncle died during an 8.0 earthquake so my family members are still traumatized every time there's just a little bit of shaking on the ground.

[@Vaennylla]

@@caseywarren7426 true

[@projectmc15]

90-150 years? That’s 60 nerve wracking years for people who lives in Japan and knows about this information. Imagine realizing that throughout your lifetime, there is a possibility that an apocalyptic natural disaster could happen anytime.

[@justarandompally]

I reckon it's like the cold war - it could happen any time so eventually you get numb to it and just "deal with it when it happens". 知らんけど

[@magno172]

eh, not really. when its something inevitable and you've accomplished all your safety precautions, there is literally nothing more you can do except live your best life. whether its natural disasters in japan, tornados in mid-western U.S., drunk russians in Russia, or walking into the wrong place at the wrong time in south america, its simply not worth living your life in fear.

[@marcocappelli5124]

I mean, climate change exists, and is far worse than any earthquake could be.

[@blakcnagisa01]

tbf that's just everyday life

[@Inaluogh]

@@magno172 the part you're missing in your examples is that, trouble involving people against people means there's possibility of negotiation or even fighting back and getting away. An earthquake is inevitable in such a sense that you REALLY can't tell when it happens. It's not like a tornado or anything of the sort where you can visually see coming and have at least some hope of actually escpaing it. And you can NEVER be actually prepared for an earthquake. You are completely prepared in your household and have done everything you can. Who says you'll be home when it happens? You're home but you're in shower. Slippery, in no situation to react or make use of any precaution you took if the worst happens. Nature's wrath doesn't discriminate, nor does it relent. The sense of impending doom is always there. You only forget about it temporarily.

[@realnoscope]

Dogen isn't joking around today. Listen up.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

When I lived in California people said the same thing about the big one predicting big earthquakes is pointless only thing that saves people is building codes.

[@xnopyt13]

@@southcoastinventors6583predictions could make more people stock more supplies at home and/or have bug out bags, so I would say it’s not pointless

[@roripantsu]

​@xnopyt13 that should be the norm for areas prone with disasters, not when you do it last minute

[@realnoscope]

@@southcoastinventors6583 Awareness is never a bad thing.

[@Zabzim]

I feel Chris Broad will really stupid when this strikes having moved from Sendai to Tokyo.

[@CurrentlyHannah]

Seeing the simulation of the plates moving makes a whole lot more sense to me now. Thanks for the uncharacteristically serious yet informative video, Dogen!

[@Dogen]

My pleasure Hannah, thanks for watching!

[@Minamou.-]

This is serious, I'm from indonesia and just like japan, we live in the 'pacific ring of fire'. Couple days ago the indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency issued us there will be a megathrust up to 8.9 magnitude in the region called 'selat sunda' and 'mentawai-siberut'. selat sunda, wich is between the big island of Sumatra and Java had their major megathrust occurred in 1757, wich is 267 years ago. Meanwhile 'mentawai-siberut' had their major megathrust in 1797, wich is 227 years ago. This Megathrust can come anytime (even the Geophysical Agency says 'it's a matter of time') because the two tectonic plate haven't move for 267 and 227 years. This megathrust also potentially cause a huge Tsunami up to 34 meter. Wich is SUPER SCARY to hear. our country isn't as advance as japan when it comes to earthquake and tsunami, so we are pretty worry about this too.. thanks for the educational content Dogen! Stay safe in japan and everyone wherever you are!!

[@raifij6698]

Hmm did they study about the previous earthquake tho. Because japan as a Country in society level is unified and the record was well preserved and they can track it reliable. Meanwhile Indonesia as existence happened because the same grieve against Dutch colonialism and as far I know still using prasasti/stone record as a reliable records for historian until Majapahit era Ends. So the record is not as far back as japan where they using paper because Chinese proximity

[@heather6679]

Stay safe!

[@argyrendehringterimksaccu174]

updoot from fellow countryman or woman, bung/mbak

[@neohybridkai]

Hello fellow countrymate

[@MiguelRodriguez-ob4pg]

They can't issue you anything, just make the possibility known which is far from issuing a done.

[@dianateabag]

Japan 🤝 Chile. Fear of a mega quake. As a Chilean I’m happy Japan has always helped us when we have an earthquake and we are also expecting a mega quake in the near future

[@Daniel-ld7xs]

Stay safe!

[@ibeatyoutubecircumventingy6344]

whole Pacific Rim is overdue for shenniggerns of land altering significance

[@codename1176]

I hope you remain safe if it happens

[@mai4319]

Yes its been a little bit too long since 2010 quake

[@user-dg2tv8hs1y]

Glad to see you spreading awareness of how to be better prepared, Dogen. Thank you.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Which is of zero use to tourist because we have never been able to predict a big one.

[@tiggerc80]

Fabulous video. I was living in Japan, in Sendai as an ALT during the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Having my own emergency kit and being able to speak Japanese, I was able to help out at my school with evacuees from areas that had been all but wiped out. If you live in Japan, you need the evacuation kit and if possible take part in emergency drills, or at least know where to go in an emergency. It could save your life. And if you’re a caffeine addict, make sure you put those coffee lollies in your kit, the caffeine headaches were nasty. Peppermint or spearmint gum too, often there’s not a lot of fresh water around to clean teeth or freshen your mouth.

[@pappico]

Oh my goodness, that must've been so scary. I was still in high school at that time and I couldn't fathom being in Japan let alone in Sendai when the earthquake happened. I'd be traumatized ngl.

[@GoldenSuperKamichu]

有益なコンテンツだね。地震に関する知識、災害への備えの必要性と災害時の協力を促してくれるのはありがたい。

[@JoePetrakovich]

This also made me think of the legend of Zelda. How Gannon always returns every 100 years or so. There must be some connection.

[@qwmx]

Gannon doesn't, BUT Ganon does.

[@maiy8786]

I live outside of Nikko and started building my own emergency bag. Chatted with a neighbour today when he randomly showed up at my door (just inaka village things) who told me I wont need to worry much due to this area being relatively safe from earthquakes. Won't stop me from preparing but it's reassuring. Thanks for making this video. I still remember watching your previous one about this topic quite some time ago.

[@telefrag.]

If anything, your emergency bag might save someone else in need if a disaster will avoid you.

[@janematthews9087]

"It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it." Always be prepared but don't be scared.

[@weeklyfascination]

Even if you're in a completely safe place, it's smart to be prepared. Supplies and services can be disrupted, affecting everyone. Stay safe!

[@meganscureman]

You should also remember the displaced people who may come to your safe area when their area is disrupted. Having one survival bag is good and important. Include a tarp for emergency shelter, at LEAST three days of food, water, and emergency medical supplies, and ensure that your important paperwork is readily available and easy to move in case you have to make a run for it. I made a three-ring-binder with all of my important paperwork in laminate sleeves marked "Emergency Binder" that I can grab and run with.

[@ShiruSama1]

How is it living in a small Japanese village? How far is it from Nikko? A couple of months ago I went to Nikko and took a bus for an hour to get lost in one random small village. It seemed almost like a ghost town but it was really peaceful and I wondered if maybe the price of a house there would not be so bad...

[@timovandrey]

As a German living in a very sturdy brick home without any natural disasters strucking here at all, I always see how my Japanese wife and I have very different views at the world. Me: "Lets live at the seaside, its beautiful!" - No can do, tsunamis are coming. "Lets live in the mountains, isnt that beautiful!" - No can do, landslides and its too far away from anything! "Lets live in that city!" - yeah but what about the earthquakes? And the path to the sea is unobstructed, tsunamis can get here very quick! Also, whenever I want to decorate something, I always think about hanging something on the wall. No problem, as the bricks are quite sturdy and will hold much weight. But my wife always counters and doesnt want that as she fears it could fall off, because the walls are so thin in Japan and shes used to that, lol. On a more serious note, I've been to Japan a couple of times, but honestly have no idea how to behave when theres an earthquake or some disaster strucks. Is there a good instruction course for foreigners? I think I speak good enough Japanese that I would understand most of it, but its the nuances that could get me if I dont understand them. Can you recommend a course or something similar?

[@user-ph6ed8jm8t]

As a Japanese who has also lived in Germany for a few years, I can well understand the difference in awareness you mentioned. I know it is not true, but when I see streets almost entirely built of bricks, I sometimes get goosebumps because I imagine the catastrophic fate these very fragile houses would experience in the event of an earthquake. Perhaps this is a kind of fear that is etched in my blood.

[@timovandrey]

@@user-ph6ed8jm8t That is what I also feel, there are a few areas in Germany which also experience earthquakes and the brick houses do in fact crumble. I imagine that being buried beneath wood is less problematic (though of course also deadly and or dangerous) than being buried under rocks.

[@tohaason]

Wife is unable to use a shared mattress because if I move a tiny bit then her spine screams "Earthquake!".

[@timovandrey]

@@blablablablablablablablablbla Advice in what regards?

[@blablablablablablablablablbla]

@@timovandrey what to do in an earthquake

[@bitfreakazoid]

I remember it being talked about a little bit about 5 years ago in Japan. My wife and I had talked a little about being prepared but never really did anything. With it now really being talked about my wife has started to buy emergency supplies for our place.

[@luigio8484]

wait, 5 years? I remember hearing about a cataclysmic earthquake being guaranteed to happen in the future about 5 years ago, but because I was younger I didn't know how to get more information on it and ruled it out as an exaggeration. guess that was real, then. hope you two'll be alright!

[@HailSocialite]

Dogen, you might consider adding the info for the “Disaster Preparedness Tokyo” page in the description. It’s an English language page made by the Tokyo govt for disaster preparedness and it applies to anyone living in Japan.

[@Dogen]

Will check it out, thanks!

[@MelissaLearns]

I hope this goes viral. Best explanation and education I've seen so far.

[@colleenuchiyama4916]

My immediate family happened to be in the US when the 2011 quake and tsunami struck. I cannot tell you the anxiety we had trying to find loved ones, and the absolute horror we felt when Fukushima happened. The impact on my oldest child was so profound that she decided then, at age 16, to become a nuclear physicist to ensure the safety and feasibility of any and all nuclear reactors worldwide. And that is now what she does.

[@thejuiceweasel]

Every other KZbinr would've segue'd that final speech into "you need to know basic Japanese, and you want that Japanese to sound natural in case of an emergency, so if you are interested in Japanese pitch accent I got this Patreon..."

[@WaterFruitTree]

Dogen is a real one, confirmed as usual

[@Dogen]

If you’re interested, I do have a Patreon…

[@lelrond]

You're laughing right now but if you're asking about the earthquake (じ↑しん)and the other person thinks you're saying oneself (じ↓しん) you'll wish you subscribed to the patreon!! (Not serious, this misunderstanding is obviously unlikely in context)

[@mkstlz]

@@Dogen XD

[@longliveelcaudillo59]

🎉​@@Dogen

[@IKenichiSmithI]

I live here on Maui and I remember the tohoku earthquake, and I remember the tsunami sirens going off and every channel on the tv had nothing but NOAA broadcasting the quake and the impending tsunami. I still remember everrybody here donated supplies and money to send to Japan.

[@-Raylight]

Came for the joke. Ended up being scared and bought the emergency foods+tools, thanks Dogen xD As someone who lives in Japan, it's scary to think that every major cities in Japan will get hit by a 8 magnitude earthquake in the near future. Hope that everyone will be ok, it'll be only building damages, and nothing big will happen in Japan 🙏

[@Hoppitot]

*closes 7 tabs of different houses in or near the major cities* "I wonder if Akita is nice"

[@GinJ1337]

@@Hoppitot statistically speaking the cities at the Sea of Japan are much safer. You do not want your city facing the Pacific Ocean, basically. So yeah Akita, Niigata, Kanazawa, etc. are good or even Fukuoka. Fukuoka has a very low risk according to reasearch. The last major one was in like 2005 and one person died. For comparison, last major earthquake in Kobe killed 6500.

[@smari3290]

@@GinJ1337 　主人が新潟出身で大人になるまで２回の大地震に遭いました。　主人が亡くなってから もう一度大地震がありました。　石川県も大地震があったばかりです。　何処が安全かは簡単に言えません。

[@zoeherriot]

I don't think the quake will be as big in Tokyo - it will still be huge, but the trough ends in Shizuoka. The prediction for Kanagawa is more like Shindo 6. Let's hope the Sagami trough holds. :/

[@haroldnecmann7040]

🤘 ryouki tengen

[@triciaduffield5971]

Dogen, you made me think and you made me cry. Well said - as foreign visitors, we need to be prepared and not a burden. Thank you for that reminder. And thank you for your insight into how the beautiful Japanese people live with and overcome life-threatening disasters. They are a people forged in fire. Brilliant video, thank you.

[@rinreplika]

I got teary-eyed in the end. Thank you so much for this!

[@metal87power]

when you realize that the kaiju movie genre is actually public safety announcements.

[@SaltpeterTaffy]

"You need to be in decent physical shape." ☝

[@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger]

Japan is better about this, because it translates to your medical bills/coverage. Better health = better rates you pay.

[@deadlymecury]

@@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger uhm? Pretty sure it is connected to your income and not health status. Though there is always soft pressure from doctors to improve your situation.

[@roripantsu]

Basically the hardest part because the result isnt instant

[@tobara]

Just be fit enough to walk some distance. You don't have to sprint because it'll be most likely too late if you need to. Making decision early is way more important. That's why a video like this is gold.

[@trawrtster6097]

@@tobaraYou also need to be fit enough to carry all those emergency supplies like water and food too, and potentially your kids or anyone you care about who isn’t strong enough to walk some distance

[@alexthorley9773]

i was up north in 2011 (tokai-mura, ibaraki) when it all kicked off last time. i was mercifully spared much of the extreme horror visited on those folks and made it back home more or less unscathed, but will forever be grateful and humbled by their resilience, generosity and general sense of selfless civic duty. in this department they really are a model for us all

[@TokyoNerd]

One of the best KZbin videos to ever be made about Japan. Thank you for this information, I hope many more can use it to help aid themselves and the Japanese when necessary.

[@mr_mr]

That was the most informative video I've seen on the topic. Both for your breakdown of the nankai trough phenomena, but also the cultural notes. Thank you so much

[@jlguidry2]

Top-notch coverage and explanation of the issue/topic, man. Love this!!

[@cori_in_the_pnw]

Wow, thank you Dogen. When I lived in Northern Tohoku, we had earthquakes of varying sizes all the time (not exaggerating here, we had several every month). You do get used to the shaking, but you also know anytime it could be the big one. Great public service address, well stated. I hope the Nankai fault can remain quiet for another 20 years.

[@abxorb]

Excellent video Dōgen! No downplaying, no scaremongering, just facts, good explanations and actual information. I hope everyone will pay attention to what you (and the Japanese government and people) say about this!

[@smari3290]

私の自治体では防災のチームが出来てます。　そして１年に１度、避難訓練や無事である黄色のハンカチ、バンダナを地震発生後に玄関に飾って、防災チームはそれがない場合は安否確認をするルーティンが出来上がってます。　自治体に入らない世帯は（戸別訪問で入るように説得するが拒否する）後回しになりますし、避難場所もしらないかもしれません。　外国人の方は積極的に自治体に入って情報や地域の活動に参加するといいですね。

[@iseeyourschwarz8973]

have been to japan 6 times. Have experienced 3 earthquakes (including New Year's day this year - pretty scary watching towers in tokyo swaying). it's real.

[@miljar8657]

I was living in Kanazawa when the earthquake happened this new years. And recently went to see the Wajima town in Noto that was in the centre of it. We talked to some of the residents and they said that the wait time for their homes to be even looked at is over a year. The town is still in complete ruins and most of the buildings have "Not safe" sings in the doors. I can only image the destruction that would occur in the Nankai line and the important part to remember with these is that while the earthquake takes away everything in the matter of seconds it takes years and years to fix the lives of normal people living there. When the nankai happens I hope I could volunteer to help.

[@hananokuni2580]

The Nōtō Region is mainly rural, but Nagoya, the Keihanshin Metro (Ōsaka, Kyōto, and Kōbe) and other major cities expected to suffer the worst effects of a Nankai Megathrust Quake are major industrial and economic centers. The Japanese government is not going to sit around for too long in the aftermath of one.

[@tiago_san]

I live in Niigata, and it might sound naive, but I used to think we wouldn't be too affected if the Nankai earthquake hit. My Japanese wife explained that even those far from the epicenter will be impacted by the aftermath. The earthquake and tsunami will disrupt logistics across Japan, damaging transportation and supply chains. So, even if your area isn’t directly hit, you’ll face shortages and delays due to the widespread disruption. She experienced this in 2011 and said the whole nation was brought to its knees. So, regardless of where you are in Japan, be smart and be prepared.💪🏼

[@midimoog]

​@@hananokuni2580能登の3万人の被災者が救えてないのに、大都市圏の災害で救ってもらえるわけがないと思ってます。出来るかぎりの自助努力をしましょう。 輪島の実家が倒壊しましたが家財道具を取り出すのも自力、家を建て直すのも自力です(そんな金がないので無理)。行政は助けてくれません。

[@RedOneM]

All the footage and video will be unfathomable to imagine. The buildings swaying will send shivers down my spine.

[@Karadum]

Once again a video that shows how high the quality of this channel is. Thank you very much! And certainly good luck whenever the Nankai comes.

[@JC-jz6rx]

Im not a regular channel viewer, so im very happy to have found this video.I found this video to be informative and educational, your delivery and graphics made it quite engaging to watch and easy to follow along to.thank you

[@MrMBinder]

Man, seeing images from the 2011 earthquake still sends chills down my spine. I think the disaster response effort in Japan is utterly fascinating even though the rebuilding phase afterwards is still lacking due to corruption and bureaucracy. Being prepared to help in an emergency effort sounds pretty reasonable. Stay safe.

[@joshuasims5421]

Very educational, glad you shared this. I’m sure you have a lot of viewers in Japan learning Japanese who needed to hear this explanation. The note on cooperation is valuable too.

[@natsukitatsumakiniji]

Before I watched this, I was thinking, "Oh, I'll be fine. I'm near Kobe, which has enough large islands to buffer just like it does for typhoons." Hah! It's terrifying to think about the upcoming one, but I appreciate you giving more information on its history and current. This is also why bottled water cases have disappeared off the shelves at grocery stores and signs now read the equivalent of "One case per family." (I already have my emergency stuff ready. One of my senpai through my US university died in the 2011 earthquake and tsunami as an ALT there, and I moved to Nagasaki just after the Kumamoto Earthquake. So... not excited but prepared and continuing to prepare.)

[@southcoastinventors6583]

Why worry about something that you cannot do anything about

[@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger]

​@@southcoastinventors6583You cant do anything about the earthquake, but you can do something about lack of water or food during the earthquake. Thats like saying if an aggressive animal breaks out of the zoo you should just keep enjoying the zoo because you can't personally stop the animal - no, you can get to a more secure location or even leave the zoo until the situation is handled, because going about like its not happening doesnt change the reality: you _can_ do things to keep yourself safe in situations you can't otherwise influence. I'm either misinterpreting your meaning, you're being intentionally shortsighted, or this is a legitimate learning moment which I hope I've managed to get through to you on. The standard person should have bottled water, shelf stable food which is rotated out and replaced every few months, a basic first aid kit with more than just bandaids, and ideally CPR training but I know the last one is asking a lot.

[@diydylana3151]

​@southcoastinventors6583 Maybe because they're a human being and not a robot?

[@NicholasLatipi]

when both Mt. Etna volcano in Italy and Mt. Pelee in Martinique erupt together, there will be approximately 90 days to evacuate the coast and head as deeply inland as you can before the massive oceanic flood claims the coastlines. Unless you live in small island/archipelagos like Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, or the British Isle as those will completely sink under the sea.

[@southcoastinventors6583]

@@Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger That not doing anything about it that just disaster preparedness. Building codes and emergency response is all we can do it is entirely reactionary. Scare video of what might happen aren't helping anyone. Dogen is a comedy channel that helps teach Japanese in manzai style not a prepper channel.

[@miscsasi6320]

This was really well done. Informative yet engaging. I usually scroll through comments when watching videos but you had my full attention. I appreciate your final message to gaijins to be prepared and learn basic Japanese, so they can be part of relief efforts instead of straining the system. Posting this comment to boost the algorithm. Stay safe ❤

[@Dogen]

Thank you for that!

[@Trainfan1055Janathan]

I was once watching a video on KZbin in which the guy had ripped an episode of an anime directly from the TV and in one of the episodes, there happened to be an earthquake warning being broadcast. I found it interesting that they put the show in a small window and put the earthquake warning in a bigger window. Usually in America, the broadcast is completely interrupted in favor of the emergency broadcast, but that channel seemed to have a "the show must go on" mentality.

[@hockeylance36]

to be fair it's crazy annoying when I'm watching a recorded show and it was interrupted for that sort of thing

[@argyrendehringterimksaccu174]

@@hockeylance36 you really want to see this happened in a controlled museum, irl footage of eg indian ocean tsunami, etc. this thing is no joke, this aint your run of the mill tsunami, think of the exaggerated san andreas mix with 2012, and then the core movie

[@weeklyfascination]

Every time there's an earthquake, the first thing I do is turn on the TV (I'm in Tokyo). It doesn't really matter which channel, they usually have the earthquake information on the screen. It's really helpful.

[@meneldal]

The way they handle it depends on how bad it is. A somewhat minor earthquake will just get a mention with text on the bottom. Full screen warnings are only for something pretty bad, typically with a tsunami warning. If it's Tohoku level, first you might have no power in the first place but even if you do, they will stop the regular broadcast on most channels.

[@giovannisantos5996]

Thanks Dogen. Have a trip booked to Japan end of September and this was definitely educational.

[@vendurii]

thank you for covering it, i pray that everything is going to be alright 🙏

[@wakaba2015]

アニメ制作に関わるものとして東京直下型の地震起こったら全てのアニメ制作がストップしてしまうだろうなと怖くなります。平和にアニメを作り続けたい……。

[@Jsmith1611]

Love this. Right amount of context, detail, broader implications.

[@mmmirele]

If the Japanese government didn't pay you to do this, Dogen, they should have, because this is an excellent video. It's enough, but not too much information about the science, the past, present and future danger, and ends with a "if you're living in Japan, you should be prepared with an emergency pack and know enough Japanese not to become a problem." Nice work! (Really, I hope you got paid for this public service.)

[@Dogen]

Didn't get paid, but was fun to make!

[@marym.1261]

Thank you so much for explaining this. I was in Japan in January during the earthquake on New Years day. I always appreciate how serious Japan takes its safety drills and information!

[@SonarHD]

I occasionally watch your videos, but I don’t think I’ve ever commented before. Just wanted to say thank you for the valuable information. I’ll be visiting Japan again in October, so this is all really important to know. 南海トラフ地震について動画を作ってくれてありがとうございます！🙏

[@Oldmanci.manwlhs]

Thank you so much! This is the best and most detailed explanation I have seen so far!

[@PerpetuallyTiredMusician]

I live in Scandinavia so this is hardly aimed at me but knowledge is always valuable and today I learned something new. Thank you for making this. Peace & take care

[@MiMi-ft7ne]

Earthquake Magnitude: "Dogen being serious"

[@coin3720]

I'm flying to Japan next week for a trip, and have been getting really worried watching this all unfold 😬

[@kanaaldigitaal3085]

dude i just bought a ticket to tokyo first time japan beginning september thanks for making me feel safe

[@KevSm-li8yy]

Tokyo has been busy replacing high-rise buildings with new buildings that have higher sesmic standards. I was really surprised at all the buildings in the Tokyo Station area that have recently been replaced. I do wonder about the Tokyo expressway system which is all elevated. The Horikiri Junction especially gives me the willies every time I travel over it 😮

[@mauorice]

Extremely well made video and some of the best interpretations/comments on the Japanese culture

[@shugyosha7924]

I appreciate serious videos like this!

[@pingpong5877]

Japanese animators will finally get a break once the megaquake hits.

[@NaganoharaYoimiya-bs7hb]

Boss : Today you get a day off due to earthquake. See ya'll tomorrow. 😂

[@jianyuyj2016]

😅

Maybe not. After the 7.2 Loma Prieta earthquake, there were 320+ aftershocks for ~14 hours. They will just have to draw while the digitizer is shaking and upload while gravity goes upside-down for a moment.

[@noahnas1587]

Great Analysis, very informative and well put together. Everything was explained very clearly, thanks! Amazing Job as always Dōgen.

[@simondesu1]

Thanks for posting this vid!. Very informative! I had quite a few questions when the recent "hype" over the Nankai Trough earthquake began and this video covered them nicely. To be honest, I never felt particularly threatened by earthquakes during the past 18 years here in Japan so this vid' was a wake up call to at least be prepared for one that could be much worse than any I've experienced so far. The collateral advice such as "stay in good physical condition," etc., was also great addition.

[@MJ-TS]

Saw the notification: Oh, another funny skit perhaps. :) Saw that it's over 10 minutes: Ohh, I guess it's serious this time. :o

[@apophisstr6719]

The worst feeling is when you know something will definitely happen to your home and you don't know when, and even if you know and prepared for it, it's meaningless because it will still destroy everything.

[@randxalthor]

Thank you for making the time and effort to make this! Extremely informative and a good reminder that we all need to be willing to work together.

[@francescoadinolfi8837]

Very true... That's also the reason why Japan builds a lot using wood and the towers in the temples have chimes on top of them

[@MohamedAlJneibi]

Beautifully put Dogen. Thank you for making this video. It's a unique responsibility for everyone who have their livelihoods based in Japan, to further understand and support all the key efforts done in the best interests of the public.

[@sarahramos2919]

Thank you for this! It is informative without the fear mongering. I grew up with the Ring of Fire being a Pacific Northwest kid, so this hits home. Now, as someone with lifelong friends in Japan, I have a different appreciation of all that Japan and its people have endured and the preparation for the reality of being faced with nature’s raw power. It is a sobering reminder to be prepared even as (or especially because of being) a foreign traveler.

[@smari3290]

電話は出来なくなります。　Xは東日本大震災の時は有効でしたが充電が出来ない為あまり使えません。　 ガソリンを入れるのに大行列が出来ました（道路の寸断とか）し、電車も止まります。　電話が通じないのには参りました。　震源地に近いと水も断水します。　ですから地震後にすぐ自販機で水を確保するべきですね。　混乱は3日目ぐらいから治まって来るのでそれまでの間日本人に助けてもらう為の日本語は手帳にでも書いておいた方がいいですね。

[@lgmsampaio]

This is and amazingly well made, super helpful and absolutely relevant video. Yet, i still couldn’t help myself from expecting a 日本語上手 punch line at the end

[@deathnz1]

I live in NZ we have lots of fault lines too, a 700 year 9.0 through wellington where I live. I've been told all my life that earthquake is due right now. But also a lot of other ones in NZ are also due. I think the thing is staying prepared and trying to save as many lives as you can. Japan has much larger cities but they should be earthquake proof to a certain level, but nothing is guaranteed, while we can protect things from shaking with counterweights or systems in the base of the structure if someone like liquefaction, slides or the ground rupturing happens anything is out the window. Also there are plenty of buildings around that still were built before these systems were put in place. I want to move to japan in the future, im currently learning japanese and don't know why I put it off for so long when ive loved anime and the culture forever. Not really scared of earthquakes but I probably wouldn't live in a high building.

[@tomato1656]

You have a way with words and communication. It's very simple, precise and adequate. I've always loved this land and it's people ,yes for every "weeb" reason one can think of but I'd also like to add the reasons that you mentioned.Seeing how this community of people think and care for each other ,only makes me bow my head before them ,and thank them for teaching me these values. Always shine like the sun you symbolize and keep spreading your light ,as I owe everything that I hold dear in my heart to you , Japan. @Dogen -San ,I pray for you and your loved one's safety ,health and strength.

[@flatdanii_]

I was initially expecting a comedy bit about earthquakes in Japan, but then I saw how long the video was compared to your usual bits. Well researched and appreciated, Dogen!! Love your work always. 💜

[@adamlam3080]

u know... i really like your explaining voice. like a lot more than the other japan youtubers. i wouldn't mind if you did more stuff like this.

[@Cyman75]

I came here to say that not only your videos are usually very funny, I enjoy how smart and serious and professionally you are talking about this topic.

[@dtervix2617]

I didnt expect this kind of video from you, but you made me look at the japanese society, culture and history from an entirely different angle and its fascinating. Thank you for this video!

[@smari3290]

日本人はお互い様という言葉を良くします。　日本人は災害を通して自分一人で生きてない（自分の知らないところで自分は支えられてる）と痛感します。

[@Dogen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bottledspace]

Also if you live in Portland / Seattle / Vancouver, good news! One of these is also going to happen here in a similar timeframe!

[@r655321]

This was fantastic, Dogen. Very much appreciate that sharing of knowledge and information we long time expats have come to take for granted. Very beneficial to those newer to these shores and those that plan to live here for the long haul. Ideally, those that have to live through such calamity don't just jump ship and head back to their own country like many did during the 2011 disaster. Understandable to a degree, but if you plan to live here we all need to take the good with the bad.

[@damianwong7503]

Such a well presented video and a breath of fresh air from your usual content!

[@TriangularTheory]

Love these longer deep dives on history, environment, and society--hoping for more like this 💗

[@Neo08CA]

You have brought tears into my eyes with this video, Dogen Thank you for gathering all of these information and presenting it in a way that is straightforward and informative. I have got a lot of loved ones living in Japan and being informed is really important to me. Thank you.

[@aartadventure]

Thank you for the time and effort you put into this video, Dogen. I feel like every English speaker with a connection to Japan should watch this video.

[@dhemereon2915]

Thank you for making this video! I've always heard about this earthquake, but never found that much clear info on it in one place; this video does that!

[@bluejay313]

Great content. I did not know about the history of that particular earthquake region, so the recent warnings were confusing.

[@ochadeshita]

Thank you for talking about this, especially in English. I didn't really understand the gravity of the situation until watching this, and now understand why my wife didn't want to vacation in izu this summer.

[@hida_berserker]

i didn't used to subscribe to Dogen, i thought it was all just fun and play. I've been educated and have subbed.

[@CuivTheLazyGeek]

Absolutely amazing video. Well done, Dogen!

[@BugKo]

THIS 11:29 , it all starting to make sense now after wondering why most Japanese is the way they are. great video

[@johnkies1189]

Probably the best video i've seen on this topic so far, very easy to digest and figure out what's going on. Thank you.

[@JoshSaysStuff]

I taught in Kochi, and during orientation they spent a lot of time warning us about the Nankai. Needless to say, it added a healthy dose of anxiety to my entire time there

[@vyli1]

This kind of videos is appreciated.

[@Widdershyn]

Listening to this reminds me of the warnings for the next "big one" (big earthquake) around the Western Washington area. We're looking at the historical clock and know that one SHOULD be coming... we just don't know when it'll actually pop. There's been gradual increases each year in awareness for earthquake preparation, including drills that I've seen expand in scale every year (from just a few schools and organizations participating, to more and more and more participants). There's more awareness I've seen in families for needing kits of emergency supplies to last to rescue, and what they're most likely to need to specifically deal with the dangers an earthquake could bring. It's really great to hear the NHK giving warnings like this because, as much as there are some jokes about "the big one" not happening yet... overall the preparedness has increased so much it's well-worth giving the warning in so much advance, imo. Maybe there are some jokes, but there's more awareness in general, and more people know what to do than before, when it wasn't being talked about at all.

[@improvisedchaos8904]

supposedly the new madrid fault spanning from I believe Texas to Ohio is lookin' to buckle. the eclipse path directly over it twice in a short time is a catalyst for such events

[@pierre-mariebernard7075]

The best Dogen video I have watched so far 👏.

[@SjurgisS]

Im so happy to hear this days before travelling to japan.

[@wpavitt123]

Great video! I like the tie in with the earthquakes and cooperation. Good stuff!!

[@raymundoii]

Being in the same Ring of Fire as Japan, the values instilled in generations struck with catastrophes, and passed on to the next, seemed to have always been part of the culture.

[@AlexSinclair]

This was informative and put me at ease despite the serious topic. Thank you for being sincere with this one. It's hugely beneficial to see how this is valuable information to your community regardless of whether it fits the tone of your usual content.

[@HomesteadJapan]

When I went to Japanese language school, we went to the disaster prevention center in Ikebukuro and they talked about the nankai trough. I think that may be the first time I heard of it. It did mostly focus on the Tokyo quake in the (IIRC) 1920s with a video about that and prevention.