City in Japan's Wakayama Pref. signs deal for 'instant house' disaster shelters
TANABE, Wakayama -- This local city has signed an agreement with Tokyo-based Lifull ArchiTech Co. to secure quick-assembly "Instant House" shelters an
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TANABE, Wakayama -- This local city has signed an agreement with Tokyo-based Lifull ArchiTech Co. to secure quick-assembly "Instant House" shelters an

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