Essay 2

 Different and Distinctive Buildings in Japan 

 

        What distinguishes building structure in Japan from other countries of the world? Japan is famous for its most resistant buildings, due to its geographical location. Japan has suffered from earthquakes throughout its history, and the worst earthquake was Kanto earthquake in 1923. It had a magnitude of 7.9 degrees on the Richter scale. That earthquake destroyed Tokyo, and Yokohama, and more than 140,000 people died. Japan differs from other countries in the world in its buildings by three points: advanced structural structure, strength and stability, and construction cost. 

 

        The first difference is advanced structural structure. Japan is characterized by the abundance of skyscrapers in it, and the beauty of its buildings and its development, and that it is an advanced and developed country in all fields. Due to the considerable number of earthquakes, it set strict building codes, but this did not affect the beauty and development of its buildings. Buildings in Japan are equipped with advanced custom technologies not found anywhere else. 

 

        Another difference is distinguished in strength and stability. Building in Japan are strong and stable when an earthquake strikes. In contrast, the occurrence of earthquakes has become a normal thing in Japan, and there is no massive destruction or loss after it. This is due to the strong and thick buildings that are built with customized methods and materials. Japan uses three building structures: the Taishin Temple, the Seishine Temple, and the Minchin Temple. Also, the materials used are steel, lead, thick rubber, etc. The engineers test and verify the building before handing it over. 

 

        Finally, the difference in construction cost. Buildings in Japan are more expensive than others. This is because of the cost of the materials used because Japan imports many materials because they do not have them, and the cost of construction. Also, these buildings need highly experienced architects, and their wages are often high. Buildings are built in Jaban with high and advanced technology, which increases their cost. In addition, the strict regulations that Jaban put in place when constructing buildings can also raise the cost of construction. 

 

        In conclusion, building earthquake resistant buildings is one of the most important things that help preserve human life, especially in countries where earthquakes are frequent, such as Japan. Japan differs from others in three points: advanced structural structure, strength and stability, and construction cost. Engineers must abide by each country's building codes and not violate them to mitigate damage after an earthquake.