Disaster Preparedness Week
automobile mechanic; auto mechanic; car mechanic; garage mechanic
extinguishing a fire; (Edo-period) fireman
the die is cast; there is no going back; point of no return; alea iacta est; alea jacta est
activation of an alarm; sounding a warning
female announcer; woman who makes public announcements (e.g. from an election campaign truck)
follow the person to your right (command to form a line); following someone's example; imitating someone; following suit
Funassyi; unofficial mascot character representing the city of Funabashi, Chiba
shutter street (street with many closed-down shops or offices)
many-legged; octopus-like
hook-and-ladder truck; ladder truck
allocation; assignment; allotment
town planning; urban development; community development; creating a community
the right to sunshine; in zoning, the right to have sunlight falling on one's building not be obstructed by new buildings
local costumed mascot character
manipulation techniques (e.g. puppets); handling techniques
safety belt (typically used in Japanese construction work); fall-prevention harness
compensation for eviction; compensation for forced removal
the rounds of tradesmen going door to door; route man; door-to-door tradesman; thief taker; secret policeman
chemical plant; chemical factory; chemical works
voice guidance; voice guide; audio guide; spoken instructions
branch (of a larger organization); local chapter