What is the Nankai Trough megaquake and why it could be fatal for Japan, according to Ryo Tatsuki’s prediction

Japan is bracing for what could be one of the deadliest natural disasters in its history—a potential Nankai Trough megaquake. Government estimates paint a grim picture: up to 298,000 lives lost and catastrophic damage if the quake hits. But there’s a glimmer of hope. Officials have greenlit a massive disaster preparedness plan, updating outdated 2014 guidelines, with ambitious goals: slash fatalities by 80% and cut damage in half within a decade. The strategy includes retrofitting homes, upgrading infrastructure, and improving tsunami defenses. While the threat looms large, Japan isn’t waiting around—it’s racing against time to soften the blow.