Synopsis

Japan stands as a global leader in the resourceful use of underground space, a fact vividly illustrated by its extensive network of subterranean shopping streets. Roughly eighty of these centers are scattered throughout the nation, providing residents with the goods and services essential to their daily lives. This episode of Japanology Plus focuses on these fascinating underground marketplaces. Joining us is Yu Hiroi, an expert in urban disaster mitigation. And in our Plus One segment, we journ