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The Noto Peninsula earthquake recorded a maximum seismic intensity of 7 and claimed the lives of over 200 people. The violent shaking and tsunami caused great damage, including the collapse of many houses. With aftershocks occurring one after another, disaster prevention awareness is likely to be on the rise throughout Japan. According to the Tokyo Fire Department, 30-50% of injuries caused by earthquakes are due to furniture tipping over, falling, or moving. To protect your family from furniture, which can sometimes become a lethal weapon, we asked an expert about effective preparations for your home.