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The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami left its mark on all who live in or are connected to Japan, including many of the country’s architects. The destruction it caused made many realize that there are times when, no matter how reinforced a structure is, it is almost impossible for it to withstand the forces of nature, while the nuclear power plant disaster highlighted the difficulties of balancing power needs with environmental concerns.
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