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Preparing for liquefaction

Be prepared for liquefaction by learning more about liquefaction, understanding the setting ground, and consulting with expert.

The the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred on March 11, 2011 caused sphereliquefaction damage mainly along the Pacific coast from the Tohoku region to the Kanto region.
Even in Tokyo, far annexhypocenter, liquefaction occurred not only in the waterfront area but also in inland areas, causing damage such as wooden housing to lean in five wards in the eastern part of the the ward area.
In this section, we will explain in an easy-to-understand manner how quadrangle builders and owner should prepare for building damage caused by liquefaction by learning more about liquefaction, understanding the ground setting, and consulting with geotechnical and construction expert.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government's subsidy institution for liquefactioncountermeasure is here!

Subsidy institution for liquefaction assessment surveys (for the people of Tokyo )

Subsidy institutionliquefaction assessment surveys and countermeasure construction costs (for municipalities)

Subsidy institutionacquisitionliquefactioncountermeasure certificate review existing architectural structures (for project )

Brochures and Leaflets
This pamphlet explains how to prepare for building damage liquefaction in an easy-to-understand manner.

~History to date

March 2011
The Great East Japan Earthquake
July
LiquefactionCountermeasure Study committeeinstitution
February 2013
LiquefactionCountermeasure Study committee reports and submits report
March
Preparation and publicity " the Guide to Preparing for Liquefaction Induced Damage to Buildings
May
Starts to make available geological maps, columnar maps, etc.
Publication of "Let's Protect quadrangle from liquefaction (Leaflet)
June
Tokyo liquefactioncountermeasure Advisor institutioninstitution
May 2014
LiquefactionCountermeasure portal site established
February 2015
Revised edition of "Let's Protect quadrangle from liquefaction (Leaflet)" published
December 2009
Revised " the Guide to Preparing for Liquefaction Induced Damage to Buildings
Revised edition of "Let's Protect quadrangle from liquefaction (Leaflet)" published
October 2023
Dispatch of Tokyo Metropolitan Government advisors on liquefactioncountermeasure becomes free of charge
November 2024
Tokyo consortium Promotion of architectural structuresliquefactioncountermeasureinstitution
For inquiries, please contact
Building Planning Section Urban Building Division Bureau of Urban Development of TMG
2-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Shinjuku WardBureau of Urban Development of TMG 163-8001 Tel: 03-5388-3362
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