Synopsis

The morning of January 17, 1995, brought a devastating earthquake to Hyogo Prefecture in Japan. Almost instantly, the tremor was followed by a series of fires that erupted across the region. Trapped by the flames, many perished, and the disaster ultimately claimed the lives of 6,434 people. Subsequent investigations revealed that a significant majority – two out of three – witnessed the fires but hesitated to evacuate. This hesitation stemmed from a complex interplay of factors: delayed response