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Nankai Trough megaquake concerns drive preparedness drills in Japan

Original: 南海トラフ巨大地震

In Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, a high school held an evacuation shelter training exercise, reported on October 7, 2026, as Japanese news coverage continues to focus on preparedness for a possible Nankai Trough megaquake. Interest in the topic has surged as communities review disaster plans, and the government continues to warn that a major earthquake along the trough could cause massive casualties and damage across western and central Japan.

Why now: Ongoing government warnings about a potential Nankai Trough megaquake keep Japanese audiences highly focused on earthquake preparedness news.

Nankai TroughMiyako, IwateJapan Meteorological AgencyNNN

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• 【地域と備える】高校で避難所開設訓練 岩手・宮古市（2026年10月7日掲載）｜TVI NEWS NNN · 日テレNEWS NNN

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