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Understanding the Local Disaster Risks with 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps'

Tokyo Cartographic Co., Ltd. has launched a remarkable new initiative to enhance disaster education in communities through a digital interactive learning platform titled 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps'. Tailored to meet varying needs, this program now offers four distinct plans that cater to diverse educational settings and event formats, ensuring a comprehensive approach to disaster risk awareness.

What is 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps'?

At its core, 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps' utilizes local geographical maps to help participants understand and predict potential disasters in their regions. By taking on the role of a disaster defense team member, participants analyze land features and spatial characteristics to estimate the likelihood of disasters such as tsunamis, floods, landslides, and earthquakes. This educational approach transforms learning into an engaging, game-like experience, allowing participants to explore disaster risks in their own communities in a fun and innovative manner.

The program is adaptable, offering both large touch panel displays and support for local PCs and monitors, making it suitable for various venues.

Introducing the Four New Plans

To simplify access and utilization of this valuable learning tool, four new plans have been introduced, designed to align with different usage scenarios:

1. Equipment Utilization Event Plan (Rental) - NEW!

This plan allows users to utilize existing Windows PCs and monitors in event venues. Available for daily rentals, it makes it easy for organizations to implement workshops and training.

• - Rental Fee: ¥77,000 (including tax) per day with map data setup
• - If the regional map data is already available, the fee is reduced to ¥33,000 (including tax) per day.

Ideal for:

• - Public disaster events organized by local governments
• - Promotional events in commercial centers
• - Community gatherings
• - Corporate disaster awareness activities
• - Disaster training sessions.

2. Equipment Utilization Permanent Exhibition Plan (Rental) - NEW!

This plan facilitates long-term exhibitions using local infrastructure. It's perfect for settings where attendees can repeatedly experience the disaster education program.

• - Rental Fee: ¥110,000 (including tax) per month (includes map data setup)
• - Annual Option: ¥1,100,000 (including tax)

Suitable for:

• - Municipalities, public facilities, or businesses seeking to provide ongoing disaster learning opportunities.

3. Full Set Rental

For those needing a comprehensive setup, this plan includes all necessary equipment for engaging exhibitions, suitable for attracting visitors with immersive experiences.

• - Rental Fee: ¥220,000 (including tax) per month.

This option includes:

• - Large touch panel
• - Windows PC

4. Full Set Purchase

For organizations wishing for a permanent setup, this buying plan allows full ownership of the system, which includes:

• - Large touch panel
• - Windows PC
• - Decorative panels
• - Initial installation costs (shipping and setup included)
• - Permanent usage license
• - Total Price: ¥1,980,000 (including tax)

Additional Options and Games

Alongside the main learning program, the Hazard Map Game is available, which encourages participants to discuss and reason out potential risks collaboratively. This analog version complements the digital experience and can be customized to suit specific community needs.

Pricing:

The Hazard Map Game and workshops can be tailored:

• - Workshop Fee: ¥200,000 (including tax) per session for up to 40 participants.
• - Additional training and custom materials are available for an enhanced learning experience.

Future Directions

As part of its ongoing commitment to disaster education, Tokyo Cartographic is actively developing new content that aligns educational tools with local geographic features. They aim to provide community-focused solutions and seek to empower local governments, commercial facilities, and schools in disaster preparedness efforts.

The objective of 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps' is clear: to create accessible and engaging learning experiences that equip individuals and communities with essential knowledge and strategies to manage disaster risks effectively, ensuring safety and resilience.

For more information on 'Protect! Disaster Defense Corps', visit the official website here.