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Enhancing Disaster Preparedness in Japan

In response to the increasing frequency of natural and man-made disasters, BCP JAPAN has unveiled a groundbreaking service designed to elevate corporate resilience and disaster preparedness. Scheduled to roll out in September 2025, the "Supportive Disaster Preparedness and BCP Development" program promises to redefine how businesses approach crisis management.

The initiative incorporates an online program led by industry experts, spanning 12 sessions, each lasting two hours. This hands-on support will assist companies in creating comprehensive plans that encompass all aspects of crisis readiness—from emergency stockpiling to cybersecurity strategies. The program aims to instill a culture of preparedness in organizations, fostering an environment where proactive risk management is the norm.

Upcoming Seminar in Asakusa: A Deep Dive into BCP

To kick off the launch of this innovative service, BCP JAPAN is hosting a seminar on September 22, 2025, at the Asakusa Cultural Tourism Center in Tokyo. This event will feature immersive disaster preparedness training utilizing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, providing participants with firsthand experience of crisis scenarios in a controlled setting.

The seminar will also highlight real-world BCP implementation case studies from local SMEs, showcasing effective strategies and successful outcomes from those who have navigated through disasters. Attendees will have the chance to engage with AI-driven tools that assess organizational risks, further empowering them to strengthen their business continuity plans.

The Context: Japan’s Urgent Need for Resilience

Disasters such as earthquakes, typhoons, and floods now accompany cyber-attacks and pandemics, demanding a proactive response from businesses. Alarmingly, only 20% of SMEs in Japan have devised a Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and many struggle to execute these plans effectively. Government initiatives are stepping up, offering support through 'business continuity strengthening plans' and reskilling grants aimed at fostering a culture of preparedness.

BCP JAPAN's new services align perfectly with these governmental efforts and present a unique and timely solution designed for modern business challenges. By integrating disaster preparedness, BCP, digital transformation (DX), and reskilling into a single service framework, they are pioneering an approach that has never been seen before in Japan.

Seminar Highlights: Experience Innovation Firsthand

Participants in the upcoming seminar can look forward to several exciting sessions, including:

• - Immersive Disaster Training: Led by Akihiro Itami, President of the AR Disaster Prevention Association, the AR and VR training session allows participants to engage in realistic disaster simulations.
• - BCP Implementation Case Studies: Yaskiko Sekiya, CEO of Yamani Pharmaceutical Co., will share their successful BCP journeys and the lessons learned along the way.
• - AI Chatbot Risk Assessment: This interactive session will enable participants to use a cutting-edge risk assessment tool, illustrating real-time evaluations of their organizational vulnerabilities.
• - Free BCP Diagnostics and Funding Guidance: Attendees will receive information on accessing up to 75% funding for training costs, making this initiative accessible to SMEs.

Introducing the Supportive Disaster Preparedness and BCP Development Service

The innovative service from BCP JAPAN not only supports companies in creating a workable BCP but also customizes an AI chatbot for each organization. This chatbot learns from practical experience during actual emergencies and guides staff through real-time situations.

The service includes:

• - Tailored Training: The chatbot assists employees in understanding BCP principles while offering gamified simulations of disaster responses.
• - Risk Visualization: By querying companies about their operations, the chatbot can pinpoint risks and preparedness gaps automatically.
• - Accessibility in Emergencies: The chatbot ensures that essential BCP documents and guides are just a voice command away, and future plans include offline functionality for crises when internet access is limited.

Inquiries and Participation

For those intrigued by this innovative service and wanting to learn more, BCP JAPAN invites questions through their official LINE channel, where a free BCP checklist is also available as an additional resource.

About BCP JAPAN

Based in Osaka, BCP JAPAN aims to build a society where everyone is adequately prepared for disasters. Their mission is to eliminate predictable disasters, ensuring that lives, assets, and memories are preserved for the future. As they look to further their efforts, upcoming seminars will delve deeper into risk assessment and effective BCP formulation.

Upcoming Seminar Dates:

• - October 9, 2025: Risk Assessment & BCP Development
• - October 24, 2025: Additional BCP Seminar

Potential attendees can find further details and registration links on the BCP JAPAN website.