1985 Mexico City earthquake the city. However, none of these regulations had an event like 1985's in mind when passed. Most of the seriously damaged buildings were built between 1957 and 1976, when the city was starting to build upwards, in the six-to-fifteen floor range. In second place were buildings from before 1957, possibly because they were weakened by the earlier earthquakes. Structures built between 1976 and 1985 suffered the least damage. At the time of the earthquake, Mexico City had one of the most stringent building codes, based on experience gained from earthquakes in 1957 and 1979. However, the codes were not designed
1985 in Japan the 1985 Asian Judo Championships and topped the medals table with the most gold and overall total medals tied with China. In rugby union, Ireland toured Japan. In swimming, Japan hosted the first Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. In tennis, Japan hosted the 1985 Federation Cup, won by Czechoslovakia. 1985 in Japan Events in the year 1985 in Japan. It corresponds to Shōwa 60 (昭和60年) in the Japanese calendar. For the year in anime, see 1985 in anime. In film, "Gray Sunset" won the Best film award at the Japan Academy Prize, "Ran" won Best film at the Blue Ribbon Awards,