1, 10. 2006
Issues on falsified quake-resistance data are swiftly alerting people to safer house building. Major business magazine Weekly Toyo Keizai carried a cover story titled "How to Choose Reliable Houses" in its Jan. 14 issue. The article focuses on practical information, including anti-earthquake measures for single-family houses and quake-resistant housing complexes. Major newspapers and television programs also extensively cover the issue, and provide tips to distinguish defective condominiums.