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This chapter delves into the evolution of Japan's disaster management framework through the lens of the Disaster Law (Basic Act on Disaster Management), which was enacted in 1961 in response to the Isewan Typhoon. It scrutinizes the impact of three pivotal disasters—the Isewan Typhoon, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and the Great East Japan Earthquake—on the continuous refinement of disaster policies. Following the seismic shockwaves of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, this analysis uncovers the vital lessons learned from past catastrophes and their profound influence on the subsequent revisions of the Disaster Law. By examining these key historical events, this chapter illuminates the dynamic interplay between Japan's disaster response strategies and the real-world challenges posed by nature's fury, encapsulating decades of resilience-building and policy adaptation.

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Key Issues and Challenges of Disaster Law in Japan

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    2025年

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  • Ruiyan Zhao,
  • Tomo Kawane,
  • Rajib Shaw

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This chapter delves into the evolution of Japan's disaster management framework through the lens of the Disaster Law (Basic Act on Disaster Management), which was enacted in 1961 in response to the Isewan Typhoon. It scrutinizes the impact of three pivotal disasters—the Isewan Typhoon, the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and the Great East Japan Earthquake—on the continuous refinement of disaster policies. Following the seismic shockwaves of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, this analysis uncovers the vital lessons learned from past catastrophes and their profound influence on the subsequent revisions of the Disaster Law. By examining these key historical events, this chapter illuminates the dynamic interplay between Japan's disaster response strategies and the real-world challenges posed by nature's fury, encapsulating decades of resilience-building and policy adaptation.