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Upcoming JPI Seminar on Disaster Risk Management

The Japan Planning Institute (JPI) is set to host a vital seminar focusing on the strategies needed to tackle the risks associated with the Nankai Trough earthquake as well as the establishment of a disaster management agency. Scheduled for May 20, 2025, this event will feature Nobuo Fukuwa, the chief advisor from the Cabinet Office's Advisory Committee for the Preparatory Establishment of Disaster Management Agency, who will provide an in-depth analysis of the challenges and necessary approaches for disaster preparedness in Japan.

Seminar Details

• - Date: May 20, 2025 (Tuesday)
• - Time: 16:30 - 18:30

Attendees who cannot join live will still have access to an archive of the session for two weeks afterward, allowing them to view at their convenience.

Keynote Speaker

Nobuo Fukuwa

• - Chief Advisor, Cabinet Office Advisory Committee for Disaster Management Agency
• - Professor Emeritus, Nagoya University
• - Director, Aichi Nagoya Resilience and Co-Creation Center

Lecture Overview

On March 31, new estimates regarding the potential damages from a major Nankai Trough earthquake were released, indicating catastrophic impacts that could signify a national crisis for Japan. Historical patterns show that major earthquakes have coincided with pivotal moments in Japan's history. As the country faces challenges such as declining birth rates and an aging population, significant damage from such a disaster could lead to irreparable harm to the nation. To prevent this, it is imperative that all citizens actively engage in disaster preparedness, and that both the private and public sectors collaborate comprehensively.

Key Discussion Points

1. Disasters and History
- Past Nankai Trough earthquakes
- The formation of Japan's three major metropolitan areas
- The impact of the Great Kanto Earthquake in wartime, from devastation to defeat
- Lessons from the Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in terms of structural resilience
- Insights from the Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunamis, and skyscrapers
- The Noto Peninsula earthquake and the issues of depopulation and isolation

2. Potential Damages from Major Nankai Trough Earthquake
- Physical infrastructure damage
- Economic ramifications
- The nature of these damages

3. Assessment of Modern Society
- Manufacturing sector vulnerabilities
- Healthcare system resilience
- Port facilities and logistics factors

4. Establishment of a Disaster Management Agency
5. Q&A Session
6. Networking Opportunity:
Participants can engage in a networking event for exchanging contact information, enhancing professional relationships, and fostering business growth.

Participation Options

Attendees can choose from various participation methods: in-person attendance, live streaming, or accessing the recorded content at their convenience over the following two weeks.

Fees

• - Individual Price: 37,310 yen (including tax)
• - Group Rate: 32,310 yen for each additional participant from the same organization or related companies

- Special rates for local public sector staff: 11,000 yen for up to two attendees, applicable only for in-person or live streaming participation.

Further Details and Registration

For more information or to register, please visit the following link: JPI Seminar Registration.

Post-Seminar Opportunities

After the seminar, attendees will have the chance to pose questions directly to the speaker. This event not only fosters networking among participants, but also supports the development of new business opportunities. Audio and video recordings of the seminar will be available for attendees to review.

Contact Information

Japan Planning Institute Co., Ltd.
5-2-32 Minamiazabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047
Phone: 03-5793-9761 | Fax: 03-5793-9767
Website: https://www.jpi.co.jp

About Japan Planning Institute

For over 50 years, the JPI has provided executive-level seminars designed to support national policies and major projects, sharing critical knowledge that bridges the government and the private sector. Our mission is to foster the creation of national knowledge and facilitate effective policy implementation.

Join us in this important dialogue to safeguard the future of Japan against natural disasters.