One week after devastating mudslides swept through parts of Eastern Japan, rescue teams are still struggling to locate missing individuals. The search has been challenging due to severe weather conditions and unstable terrain left in the disaster's wake. Rescuers, risking their own safety, remain determined to continue the search until all missing persons are found.

Natural disasters, particularly landslides and flooding, are a recurring issue in Japan due to its geography and climate. The Japanese people consider the fast and thorough response to such catastrophes a matter of personal and social responsibility. This is underpinned by Japan's meticulous disaster preparedness and risk reduction measures.

In the US or EU, natural disasters are also frequent, and responses to such catastrophes can be similar. However, Japan's frequency of especially devastating events like tsunamis, earthquakes, and mudslides, often prompts a more frequent and immediate response. The social obligation to partake in rescue missions is also a characteristic more distinct to Japanese culture.