Natural disasters

However, disruptions to sewage, electricity and other infrastructure to be more severe

20251205N Tokyo Earthquake Drills REUTERS

Rescue workers pull a life-size doll trapped under debris during an earthquake disaster drill in Tokyo. © Reuters

SACHIKO KAWAHARA and KEITO NAKAOKA

December 6, 2025 03:49 JST

TOKYO — The damage caused by a significant earthquake should it strike the heart of Tokyo would cause significantly less damage than was previously estimated, according to an unpublished government report, Nikkei has learned.

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