Earthquakes in Japan – should this stop me from moving there?

Hey everyone,
I’m thinking about moving to Japan next year and have been doing a lot of research and weighing different factors. There’s one topic I’d really like to ask about today: safety.

I’ve learned quite a bit about earthquakes in Japan and understand that the government puts a lot of effort into protecting people — with strict building codes, public awareness, and so on. Still, it seems like everyone’s kind of waiting for the “big one” that’s expected roughly every 150 years.

So my question is: how do people living in Japan actually deal with that risk?
Would you say it’s still a reasonable decision to move there — especially with a kid — knowing that this danger exists?

Thanks a lot for your thoughts and experiences!