Everything You Want to Know About Tokyo's Groundwater: From Life-Giving to Dangerous Waters
October 29, 2026
Following the enforcement of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act in June 1999, groundwater was formally recognized as a key element of the water environment. Historically, people's relationship with water in Tokyo has ranged from benefiting from its abundance to facing disasters caused by heavy rain and flooding. This event explores Tokyo's water cycle, focusing on the connection between groundwater and construction or civil engineering projects, and highlights timely topics such as sudden road collapses and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall.
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