How dangerous is it to live in a landslide warning area in Tokyo?

My wife and I recently signed for a new apartment in Machida. They didn't tell us until it was the day of signing that the apartment was in a landslide disaster warning area (yellow) and at that point with the lengthy approval process, it was unrealistic to back out and try to find a new place in time since we'd already informed the current landlord about moving out.

I signed and payed the initial payments but I'm having some anxiety and regrets now and wondering if I'm putting my wife and I in danger. I also have OCD and tend to over worry about things. We're on the first floor as well, which doesn't help. But the building was built in the last 30 years so it's been standing since then, so I guess that helps a little. I suppose if it is really and issue I could find a new place and break the lease.

Any insight?

by T-Shirt_Nerd

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