IAESTE JAPAN TOUR in the places regarding disaster prevention

Do you know what day 9/1 is for Japanese people? ?

The answer is the Disaster Prevention Day, and the first week of September is Disaster Prevention Week. ? On September 1st, 1923, Great Kanto earthquake has occurred. Since then, Japanese people has reminded 9/1 with such a great disaster every day, and we take an action to prevent damages from earthquakes, such as emergency drills all over Japan.

As you know, in Japan, a lot of earthquakes happened every year. ? So, when you come to Japan, please acquire disaster prevention knowledge in advance! Today, we will introduce some places in Tokyo where you can learn about disaster prevention.

① The Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park

You can learn how to evacuate when a major earthquake occurs directly under Japan's capital, through the experience tour. ?

② Science Museum of an Earthquake

You can experience the shaking of great earthquakes, such as Great East Japan earthquake (2011), and attend a training of first aid and lifesaving. ?

③ The Fire Museum 　

There is an exhibit about the history of firefighting. Many old types of fire trucks are displayed. ?

④ Meteorological Science Museum in Minato Science Museum

It has an exhibit which tell us how tsunamis work. ? You can also learn how to protect yourself from extreme weather.

This is a website of Disaster Prevention Information from Tokyo Metropolitan Government. If you want to know prevention from disaster, click here.

Please enjoy Japan with sufficient disaster prevention knowledge! ⛑