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Hanshin quake sparked changes to Japan's disaster response policies
 
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Having outlined the Self-Defense Forces' active role and support for victims, the government now aims to set up a new central agency for disaster relief.
 
 
 
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Kitakyushu stabbing suspect claims targeted teens 'mocked' him
 
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