Typhoons also pose a great danger, often destroying buildings and displacing many people. In addition, famous Mt. Fuji is a dormant volcano that could erupt again in the future. Considering how Japan is prone to natural disasters, it is absolutely necessary for the community of Tokyo to find ways to predict, prepare and protect itself from such events.
As Tokyo’s population continues to grow, so does the trash and plastic waste people produce. Improper disposal of trash and dense human populations attract scavenging animals. Just as New York infamously struggles with giant city rats, it is not uncommon to spot a small mouse scampering at night in the streets of Shibuya. Therefore, in Japan there are barely any trash cans in the public street or train stations to deter crows, mice and insects. You are expected to hold on to your trash until you find a proper place to dispose it. Because most people cooperate and abide by trash and recycling rules, Tokyo is able to keep its streets mostly clean.
Since more of the Japanese population is becoming elderly and fewer people are choosing to have children, in the future there may be more abandoned homes. The problem is compounded because many young people would rather live in newer apartments, so these abandoned homes are often left to rot. The constant influx of people in Tokyo continues to put strain on the city’s public transportation, causing uncomfortable rush hour congestion and a decrease of available housing while the demand increases.
