Japanese Earthquake Expert: I started a technology company called Moriwaki, but I have never sold a house.

30.04.2025 18:52

Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki was a guest of Melis Yaşar on Haberler.com. Addressing the claims about him "selling houses," Moriwaki stated that he has established a construction company but has not sold any residential properties. Highlighting the ground risk in Istanbul, the expert warned, "The ground in Avcılar, Küçükçekmece, and Büyükçekmece is very soft."

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On April 23, 2025, at 12:49, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Silivri in the Sea of Marmara. The earthquake was felt throughout the Marmara Region, especially in Istanbul, and in some provinces of the Aegean Region. After the earthquake, claims emerged about Japanese earthquake expert Moriwaki having a construction company named Moriwaki Technology and selling houses through this company. In a statement regarding the issue, Moriwaki said, "I opened Moriwaki Technology Construction company, but I have never sold any houses. I provide technical consultancy for Japanese housing."

"I DID NOT SAY THE BIG ISTANBUL EARTHQUAKE WILL HAPPEN IN 2 MONTHS"

Recently, claims that "a major earthquake will occur in Istanbul within 2 months" have been trending on social media. Moriwaki categorically denied these reports: "I did not say the big Istanbul earthquake will happen in 2 months. I have not made such a statement. Scientifically, such a date cannot be given."

"I OPENED MORIWAKI TECHNOLOGY COMPANY BUT NEVER SOLD ANY HOUSES"

Yoshinori Moriwaki confirmed that he has a registered construction company in Turkey but stated that he does not make sales: "I opened Moriwaki Technology Construction company, but I have never sold any houses. Japanese housing owners wanted to meet with me, and I participated there as a technical consultant."

"TURKEY IS 10 YEARS BEHIND JAPAN IN EARTHQUAKE TECHNOLOGY"

Moriwaki also made comparisons regarding earthquake technologies, stating, "Turkey is 10 years behind Japan in earthquake technology." The expert emphasized the need for precautions in risky areas and the widespread implementation of building inspection systems like those in Japan.

"THE GROUND IN BUYUKEKMECE, KUCUEKMECE, AND AVCILAR IS VERY SOFT"

Japanese earthquake expert Yoshinori Moriwaki pointed out that the ground structure in some districts of Istanbul poses serious risks. "The ground in Buyukcekmece, Kucukcekmece, and Avcilar is very soft. The risk of destruction in these areas during a possible earthquake is higher," said Moriwaki, stressing that citizens should live in safe buildings with ground surveys conducted. The expert noted that ground amplification in such areas could increase the risk of destruction.