Japan is among the countries where tsunami waves reached on Thursday (July 30) after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia. But earthquakes and tsunamis are nothing new for the Asian nation, which prompted the governments over the years to establish earthquake-proof measures.  

Tsunami alert: 7 ways how Japan manages earthquake-tsunamis really well despite sitting on a volatile seismic zone

Despite strong tremors of magnitude 5.3, authorities confirmed there was no risk of a tsunami in the Hokkaido region, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). 

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake shakes Japan’s Hokkaido region: Here's what weather agency said about tsunami

 Faced with accelerating subsidence, typhoon damage, and rising climate and seismic threats, the airport’s long-term survival is now in question.

Is Japan's airport sinking? All about the uncertain future of Kansai International Airport

Shortly after the tsunami hit, taxi drivers in the worst-affected areas like Ishinomaki and Sendai began sharing disturbing stories. Many claimed they had picked up passengers who later vanished sometimes mid-ride, sometimes before they reached their destination

Who are the 'ghost passengers of Japan'? Unraveling a haunting mystery of 2011 Tsunami

Japan, in particular, sits at the intersection of four major tectonic plates — the Pacific Plate, Philippine Sea Plate, Eurasian Plate, and the Okhotsk Plate. 

Is Japan in danger? Understanding the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ and its threat to the island nation

Japan lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the most earthquake-prone zones in the world. If a magnitude 9+ quake hits the Nankai Trough, experts say it could trigger a mega-tsunami racing toward Tokyo Bay at jet speed.

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Tsunami alert: 7 ways how Japan manages earthquake-tsunamis really well despite sitting on a volatile seismic zone

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake shakes Japan’s Hokkaido region

Is Japan's airport sinking? All about the Kansai International Airport

Who are the 'ghost passengers of Japan'? A haunting mystery of 2011 Tsunami

Understanding the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire’ and its threat to the island nation

5 events that could devastate Japan in seconds