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Mitaka City's Disaster Preparedness Festival 2025

Mitaka City is gearing up for its much-anticipated Disaster Preparedness Festival 2025, an event designed to improve disaster awareness across all age groups. Scheduled for November 2, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM, this engaging festival will be held at Machida Shibahiro and Machida First Elementary School.

What to Expect at the Festival

This year’s festival promises a wide array of activities and educational experiences that blend fun with learning about disaster preparedness. Here’s what attendees can look forward to:

Experience and Exhibit Booths

Participants will have the opportunity to explore various booths created by disaster response organizations. Some highlights include:

• - Interactive workshops tailored for elementary school students, where they can enjoy fun activities related to disaster preparedness.
• - An exhibition featuring vehicles from the TBS drama TOKYO MER, which showcases emergency medical services.
• - Displays and hands-on experiences with disaster response vehicles.
• - Food stalls managed by the Machida Kitchen Car Association, ensuring delicious choices for all.
• - A fun-filled disaster quiz rally to engage minds and promote learning in an entertaining manner.

Lectures and Shows

In addition to interactive booths, several informative talks and demonstrations will take place:

• - A special talk show by Mitsuharu Sato, titled “Let’s Learn Together! Satomitsu’s Disaster Preparedness Class.”
• - A fun “Weather Magic Class” presented by weather caster Miho Shikinami, aimed at providing insights into weather patterns and their relevance to disaster preparedness.
• - Live demonstrations of rescue drills conducted by local fire services to exhibit real-life emergency handling.

The Organizers and Participants

The Disaster Preparedness Division of Mitaka City is the event's primary organizer. A variety of organizations and businesses will participate, such as Sanwa Co., Ezaki Glico Co., and Tokyu Corporation along with local volunteer groups and agencies dedicated to community safety and disaster response. Their involvement enhances the festival's credibility and reaches out to the community meaningfully.

Join the Celebration!

The Mitaka Disaster Preparedness Festival 2025 is more than just an event; it’s a community initiative aimed at preparing residents for the unexpected. Everyone, from young children to adults, is encouraged to attend this unique festival to learn valuable lessons and ensure a safer future for the entire community.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with learning, fun, and a commitment to preparedness. Let’s make each other safer by understanding the challenges posed by disasters and the actions we can take together to overcome them.