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When a tsunami struck Japan in 2011, nearly 20,000 people were killed — yet the coastal village of Fudai survived almost untouched. Decades earlier, former mayor Kotoku Wamura had ordered a 51-foot-high floodgate built, despite locals calling it a waste of money. The “folly” became their salvation. After the tsunami, villagers visited Wamura’s grave to thank him for his foresight — proof that sometimes, the most criticized ideas save entire generations. 🔴 Follow @thescaryfact for more inspiring
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Kotoku Wamura was the mayor of a small Japanese village called Fudai. Against expert advice and public criticism, he insisted on building a 51-foot floodgate, far taller and more expensive than what was considered reasonable at the time. Wamura passed away in 1997. In 2011, a massive earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan’s coastline. Neighboring towns were destroyed. Fudai was not. The floodgate held. The village survived because one leader refused shortcuts. Years later, residents honored Wam
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