1923 Great Kantō earthquake, Natural disaster in Japan
The 1923 Great Kantō earthquake devastated Tokyo, Yokohama, and surrounding prefectures.
On September 1, 1923, the earthquake struck with a magnitude estimated at 7.9, causing widespread destruction.
The aftermath of the earthquake influenced urban planning and construction regulations in Japan.
Memorials across the affected region commemorate the victims and raise awareness for disaster preparedness.
Phenomena such as dragon's head fire, a large whirlpool of fire, were reported due to the quake.
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