Scenarios about 'Great Kanto Earthquake'
The Great Kanto Earthquake was a devastating 7.9 magnitude seismic event that struck the Tokyo-Yokohama area of Japan on September 1, 1923, causing widespread destruction and approximately 140,000 deaths. The disaster triggered massive fires, destroyed infrastructure, and profoundly impacted Japanese society, leading to significant urban planning reforms and building code changes. In alternate history scenarios, the earthquake often serves as a critical divergence point for exploring different paths of Japanese modernization, militarization, or political development in the early 20th century.
What If Osaka Remained Japan's Commercial Center?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Osaka maintained its position as Japan's primary economic hub instead of being overshadowed by Tokyo, reshaping Japan's economic geography and potentially its entire modern development.
What If Tokyo Implemented Different Earthquake Resilience Measures?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Tokyo pursued alternative approaches to earthquake preparedness, potentially altering Japan's urban landscape, economy, and casualty figures in major seismic events.