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“Second Hometowns” a dual-living program by the Japanese Red Cross for a safe and welcoming refuge in times of crises

About the pilot Japan is a country where various disasters (earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, heavy rainfall and snowfall…) occur frequently, and living in a single location can increase risks during disasters due to a lack of alternative places to go. At the same time, Japan is experiencing population decline and aging faster than anywhere else in […]

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