Nestled near a volcano in southern Japan, 450 quake-resistant dome houses put up by a health resort and decorated with flowers and dinosaurs are drawing visitors from across Asia. A dozen polystyrene foam pieces, each so light that two adults can pick it up, are glued together to make the houses. <br /><br /> Take a look at the images of earthquake-resistant dome houses in Japan: -
A dozen polystyrene foam pieces, each so light that two adults can pick it up, are glued together to make the houses. (Reuters Photo)
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In this photo a quake-resistant dome house decorated with Japan's popular 'Kumamon' bear character at the Aso Farm Land resort in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. (Reuters Photo)
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Visitors walk past a quake-resistant dome house decorated with Japan's popular 'Kumamon' bear character at the Aso Farm Land resort in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. (Reuters Photo)
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Despite the light materials, the domes withstood last year's deadly earthquakes in Kumamoto prefecture, where Aso is located, said Masaya Konishi, manager of the Aso Farm Land resort.(Reuters Photo)
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Interior of a quake-resistant dome house decorated with Japan's popular 'Kumamon' bear character is pictured at the Aso Farm Land resort in Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture. (Reuters Photo)
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Wind and earthquakes do not easily damage the dome houses because they have no beams that can be broken. (Reuters Photo)
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Japan Dome House, the company that makes the polystrene pieces used in the structures, says that after the 2016 earthquakes, sales spiked two to three-fold. (Reuters Photo)
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The head of Aso Farm Land resort, Katsuyuki Kitagawa, designed the dome-shaped cabins after being inspired by his work in the Japanese sweets industry. (Reuters Photo)
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The colourful result has proven alluring for tourists looking for a quirky family holiday, especially the domes adorned inside and out with images of Japan's popular "Kumamon" bear character, mascot of the Kumamoto region. (Reuters Photo)
