Japan has repeatedly been referred to as the "most prepared nation in the world" for an earthquake or tsunami disaster. The government has been praised for its readiness via earthquake/tsunami drills, for the prompt organization of the Self-Defense Forces, and for its preparedness to send in doctors and volunteers.
But "being prepared" means even more than that.
Japan is what I call the "Boy Scout Nation of the World," because it also does a stellar job of preparing the individual for a crisis. In Japan, every person knows exactly what to do in an emergency.