Preparing for Earthquakes in Japan: The Importance of Disaster Simulation

🌍Experiencing a real earthquake in a simulator helps people understand the impact and prepares them for potential future events.

🏞️Japan has a high risk of earthquakes and is equipped with infrastructure built to withstand them.

🚶‍♂️Japanese people are relatively calm during earthquakes due to their familiarity with them, while international visitors tend to react more cautiously.

📏In Japan, earthquakes are measured using the shindo intensity scale, which assesses the actual shaking experienced rather than magnitude.

💡Disaster simulations provide crucial practice and training for individuals to protect themselves and their loved ones during earthquakes.

Do buildings in Japan collapse during earthquakes?

—Buildings in Japan are built to strict regulations and are designed to withstand strong earthquakes, making collapse unlikely.

What should I do during an earthquake in Japan?

—During an earthquake, it is generally safer to stay indoors and protect your head. If there are objects that might fall, evacuate the area if possible.

How accurate are earthquake simulators in recreating real experiences?

—Earthquake simulators in Japan are programmed based on data recorded by seismometers during actual earthquakes, providing an accurate simulation of the shaking experienced.

Why do Japanese people react differently to earthquakes compared to international visitors?

—Japanese people are more accustomed to earthquakes due to their frequency in Japan. International visitors tend to react more cautiously because they are less familiar with them.

What is the shindo intensity scale used for in Japan?

—The shindo intensity scale measures the degree of shaking in areas affected by earthquakes in Japan, providing a more accurate assessment of the impact experienced.

00:00Introduction to the importance of earthquake preparedness in Japan and the Tokyo Fire Department's disaster learning center.

01:00Description of the Honjo Bosaikan and its role in educating people about disaster preparedness.

01:25Introduction to the liquefaction simulator and its demonstration of the dangers of earthquakes.

02:25Explanation of typhoons and their simulation to emphasize the importance of staying indoors during storms.

03:35Personal experience of the Great Tohoku Earthquake of 2011 and its impact on the narrator's life.

06:16Explanation of the shindo intensity scale and its use in measuring the shaking experienced during earthquakes.

09:10Simulation of the Great Hanshin Earthquake of 1995 and reflection on the importance of earthquake preparedness.

09:58Simulation of the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake and its effects on the narrator's memories and dedication to creating educational content.