Last year the government issued its first 'megaquake' advisory. Ever since, those living in the areas it's expected to hit have been preparing for the worst.

Peter Landers is The Wall Street Journal's Asia business, finance and economics editor, based in Singapore. He previously served as Tokyo bureau chief for a decade.

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