Due to the threat of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the Japanese government ordered the construction of underground shelters on islands near the possible combat zone.
This was reported by The Asahi Shimbun.
"The government has issued guidelines for the construction of underground shelters on the outlying islands of Okinawa Prefecture in the event of a military crisis involving Taiwan," the statement said.
Government guidelines released on March 29 noted that shelters would be built in five municipalities: Ishigaki, Miyakojima, Yonaguni, Taketomi and Tarama.
The population of these Japanese territories is preparing for the fact that they will have to stay in shelters with 30-centimeter reinforced concrete walls and the necessary supply of food and water for up to 2 weeks, since the municipalities are located on remote islands, from where evacuation is possible only by plane or ship.
While all municipalities have drawn up evacuation plans in the event of a military conflict, shelters will be available for those unable to leave in time.
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