Are you prepared for a disaster in Japan?

Japan is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world — and one of the most prepared. But how ready are the people who live here when disaster actually strikes? With Disaster Prevention Week underway, Japan Today Spotlight host Jeff Richards is joined by former NHK World presenter Aki Shibuya to look at how Japan prepares for earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters — and what people should be doing before the next one. They discuss Japan’s disaster drills, what not to do during an earthquake or flood and the concepts of "kojo" (government assistance), "kyojo" (helping each other) and "jijo" (helping yourself). Then they open a ready-made emergency bag from Amazon to see what’s actually inside — and what still needs to be added. They also look at preparing for pets, medications and other individual needs, and why simply having an emergency bag by the door doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready for a disaster. Full details and sources are in the links below. #DisasterPreparedness #Japan #防災 -------------------------------------------------- ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 Intro: It’s been quite a summer 00:49 Why Sept. 1? 02:11 Japan is prepared. Are people in Japan prepared? 03:29 The things people get wrong 05:07 The disaster bag test 07:50 Customization and pets 10:35 Outro 11:29 Extra: What we’re changing at home -------------------------------------------------- 💬 How prepared are you for a major disaster in Japan — and what would you do first if one struck today?👇 🔗 Visit the story on Japan Today: 📌 https://japantoday.com/category/spotl... 🔗 Japan Today sources: 📌 If you live in Japan, do you know where you need to evacuate to in the event of flooding or an earthquake? -- https://japantoday.com/category/poll/... 📌 Over 2,000 remain in shelters 1 month after Kumamoto quake -- https://japantoday.com/category/natio... 🔗 External sources: 📌 How to put together an emergency kit for disasters in Japan (Real Estate Japan, November 2020) -- https://resources.realestate.co.jp/li... 📌 Disaster Prevention Day and Disaster Prevention Week (Cabinet Office) -- https://www.bousai.go.jp/kyoiku/week/... 📌 100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake (Cabinet Office) -- https://www.bousai.go.jp/kantou100/ 📌 Learning from past disasters: The 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake (Cabinet Office) -- https://www.bousai.go.jp/kohou/kouhou... 🔔 Subscribe for more Japan news and analysis: @japantodayofficial Follow Japan Today for more: 🌏 Website: https://japantoday.com 📸 Instagram: / japantodaynews 📘 Facebook: / japantoday 🐤 Twitter/X: https://x.com/JapanToday DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of GPlusMedia, Inc. 🔔 Subscribe for more Japan news and analysis. / @japantodayofficial Follow Japan Today for more: 🌏 Website: https://japantoday.com 📸 Instagram: / japantodaynews 📘 Facebook: / japantoday 🐤 Twitter/X: https://x.com/JapanToday DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this video are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of GPlusMedia, Inc.