The remains of a house that was washed away in the tsunami caused by the 2011 Touhoku Earthquake. (Photo taken in Ishinomaki in 2015) 19. Earthquakes November 18, 2019 by Jason Nieling in Culture The Japanese archipelago is frequently subjected to earthquakes. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the ways in which Japan has adapted to withstand the effects of earthquakes! Topics Covered:What is an Earthquake?HistoryPreparedness in JapanHow to Survive