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		mathattack on Nov 26, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Japan Is Crazy About Housing There is definitely an irony in shoddy construction being done in an earthquake prone country. I think part of it may also be that the construction companies form a strong political lobby.

astrodust on Nov 26, 2013 [–]

Poor quality and earthquake resistant are not mutually exclusive.

Peeling wallpaper is not going to affect the structural integrity of your house.

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