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Season 1, Episode 14: Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese
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Join us as we listen to a story about a disaster drill where fire and police officials in Tokyo's Nakano Ward taught around 150 international residents about earthquake safety in plain Japanese. We hear from foreigners living in Japan about their earthquake fears and concerns, and learn where and how to access potentially lifesaving disaster preparedness and emergency information.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
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Episode 8
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Episode 11
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Episode 12
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Episode 13
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Episode 14
Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese
Episode 15
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Episode 17
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