193: Tokyo underground: The city beneath our feet
Deep Dive from The Japan Times
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Tokyo's Underground Infrastructure and Climate Change Challenges
The chapter explores the underground infrastructure in Tokyo and the potential issues it may face in the future, particularly in handling extreme weather events due to climate change. It discusses the city's history of destruction and reconstruction, the evolution of its water-centric foundation, and the transformation of small rivers into culverts. Additionally, it delves into the underground cathedral in Tokyo, a colossal reservoir designed to prevent flooding in major rivers approaching the city.
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