Inside Tokyo's $110 billion shield against disaster

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The video uses a high-stakes, visually striking hook about a massive engineering feat to capture attention, then seamlessly transitions into a broader, informative narrative that feels like high-quality journalism rather than a traditional ad.

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The video explores Tokyo's massive underground flood tunnel system, which serves as a critical piece of infrastructure for disaster prevention. It also highlights the broader Tokyo Resilience Project, emphasizing the city's proactive approach to climate adaptation.

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Japan has built the world's largest underground flood tunnel—a $2 billion structure massive enough to fit a space shuttle. The result? A 90% reduction in local flood damage. Check it out on this week's episode of Primer with @Caroline Hyde 📺. #Japan #flooding #disasters #Tech