Preparedness works best when it removes friction. A few practical decisions made early can prevent stress later, allowing daily life to continue calmly when disruptions arrive.
Author: Steffen Eckart
Roadside Stations for Disaster Response
Japan’s Michi-no-Eki roadside stations are evolving into disaster response hubs, equipped with power, water, and emergency supplies, offering vital support for rescue, relief, and community needs when crises strike.
Toilet Use in a Disaster
Toilets may become unusable after a disaster. Prepare emergency toilet kits and avoid flushing until pipes are inspected to prevent dangerous leaks, odors, and sewage backflow into your home.
Self Help Measures for Your Household
Stockpiling food, water, and daily essentials ensures your family’s safety and comfort during disasters. Thoughtful preparation today prevents hardship and promotes resilience when emergencies strike.
Condominium Disaster Preparedness
Sheltering at home after disasters is often safer, especially in modern Japanese condos. Preparation, community cooperation, and stockpiling essentials make it practical and realistic.
Sleeping Bag Disaster Prep
In disasters, comfort significantly impacts your resilience. Compact sleeping bags offer convenience, warmth, and protection. Store them dry and accessible, and use insulating mats for added comfort. Including sleeping bags in your emergency kit ensures restful sleep, helping you stay strong and focused even in the most challenging situations.
Staying in Your Home After a Disaster
In a disaster, evacuation shelters quickly become crowded, chaotic, and stressful. For condominium residents, particularly those in modern buildings meeting updated seismic standards, sheltering in place is often safer and more comfortable. Preparing your home, creating an evacuation plan, and coordinating with neighbors can significantly enhance your safety and resilience.
Tokyo Disaster Scenerios
Major Earthquakes Tokyo faces a high risk of a major earthquake in the coming decades. Experts estimate a 70% chance of a magnitude 7-level quake directly hitting Tokyo within 30 years. Such an event could cause violent shaking (upper 6 to 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale), potentially damaging buildings, disrupting utilities, and stranding … Continue reading Tokyo Disaster Scenerios
Water Purification Tablets
Imagine an earthquake strikes (地震が発生したと想像してみてください). The ground shakes, tap water stops flowing, and store shelves quickly empty of bottled water. In disaster-prone Japan, one of the most critical needs after any major 災害 (disaster) is access to safe drinking water. While many of us store some bottled water at home, there’s a lightweight backup that … Continue reading Water Purification Tablets
Water Storage for a Disaster
Why Water Storage Is Essential in Earthquake-Prone Tokyo Tokyo residents live with the reality of frequent earthquakes, so preparing emergency stored water (災害用備蓄水) at home is a practical step for everyone. Major quakes can damage city infrastructure – water mains may rupture and taps could run dry for days or even weeks. In fact, the … Continue reading Water Storage for a Disaster
Tamagawa Disaster Recovery 