You probably still remember the Great Hanshin Earthquake that hit Kobe and its environs on January 17, 1995. The quake took more than 5,500 lives. O n Disaster Prevention Day emergency drills organized by local governments are held throughout the country. Some of these drills consist of ducking under desks to escape falling objects and evacuating from buildings. At many elementary and middle schools, September 1 is the first day of school after summer vacation.
Children don protective hats in a disaster drill.