Japan is located in the region that experiences the most earthquakes in the world.
On the 17th of January 1995 an earthquake of magnitude 7.2 hit the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture. 6,432 precious lives were lost. It is said that there is the possibility of an earthquake of the same magnitude as the Hyogo earthquake striking Saitama. According to the Saitama Prefecture Damage Projection Report, an earthquake of magnitude of 7.2 striking Saitama would result in some 1,500 fatalities and a number of injured exceeding 50,000. Earthquakes occur very suddenly, causing massive damage and seriously affecting people's lives.