concept   shelter
culture   Japan
statement   Traditional Japanese dwellings integrate modern amenities and earthquake-resistant designs while using natural materials and sliding doors and paper walls.
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1 emergency shelter Japan Emergency shelters are designed to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis. 1
2 shelter Japan Traditional houses are often built with modern amenities and in earthquake-resistant designs. 1
3 shelter Japan Traditional Japanese dwellings are often constructed from wood and other natural materials, but without the use of cow dung. 1
4 shelter construction Japan Traditional houses are built with sliding doors and paper walls. 1
5 storm shelter Japan Often built to provide refuge from typhoons and other natural disasters like earthquakes 1
6 storm shelters Japan Necessary for protection against tsunamis and typhoons 1
7 tornado shelter Japan Uncommon due to the absence of tornadoes and focus on earthquake preparedness instead. 1