Japanese go it alone with earthquake prediction

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Japan's latest five-year plan for earthquake prediction is unlikely to differ greatly from previous plans, despite over a year of controversy, and the belief by many that quakes cannot be predicted. The earthquake prediction program has cost Japan over $1 billion since it was founded in the 1960s, and has come under increased criticism from many of the scientists who have worked on the project. Japan still claims that it is nearing the ability to predict quakes. The new plan focuses attention on ocean-bottom quakes, where more than 4/5 of Japan's earthquakes occur.

Research, Volcanic activity prediction, Earthquake prediction

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Japanese science stands out as recession squeezes budget

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The recession has resulted in lower 1993 budgets for most of Japan's government with the exception of science-related ministries. The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) received a total budget for FY 1993 only 0.2% over the FY 1992 budget. However, MITI did receive a large boost for its Sunshine Project, its alternative energy and conservation project. The Ministry of Education, Science and Culture which funds Japan's space program received nearly all it requested for 1993.

Government spending policy

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