We held an evacuation drill and an AED training session. During the evacuation drill, we walked from the school to the entrance of Takushin High School and listened to the principal's talk. The students were encountering AED training for the first time, but they worked together with friends, practicing calling out, performing chest compressions, and using the AED.

Fifty years have passed since the Izu Peninsula Offshore Earthquake that struck at 8:33 a.m. on May 9, 1974. Some black-and-white photos, with a few in color, that were held by the Minami-Izu Town Tourism Association at the time still remain; their condition is poor, but we are publishing them in the hope they will help future earthquake preparedness. At that time, tourism had been growing in Minami-Izu Town—sparked by the opening of the Izu Kyuko Line in 1961 and the opening of the Margaret Line in 1972 (which was made free in 1983)—and the local economy was becoming increasingly dependent on tourism when tragedy struck again. A series of disasters followed: the Aono River flood caused by heavy rains in July 1976, the Kawazu Earthquake in August of the same year, and the offshore Izu Oshima earthquake in 1978. Infrastructure development could not keep up, and visitor numbers plummeted. Nevertheless, the town gradually overcame those immense hardships and slowly rebuilt. Today, summer draws large numbers of visitors to the area. From a global perspective, earthquakes are natural events like typhoons, so it is extremely important to prepare for disasters based on past lessons and to pass those lessons on to future generations. What was the Izu Peninsula Offshore Earthquake? It was a shallow earthquake with its epicenter off Cape Irozaki that occurred at 8:33 a.m. on May 9, 1974, with a magnitude of 6.9. The quake caused tremendous damage: 38 people were killed or went missing, and approximately 370 buildings were completely or partially destroyed. Date and time: May 9, 1974, 8:33 a.m. Magnitude: 6.9 Fatalities and missing: 38 people Damage (complete and partial collapse): about 370 buildings

🚀 Interactive Facility: Tomakomai City Science Center and Mir Exhibition Hall 🚀 Located about a 20-minute walk from JR Tomakomai Station, the Tomakomai City Science Center offers around 40 hands-on experiences focused on space and aviation, all free of charge! 💁‍♀️ The attached Mir Exhibition Hall displays a spare spacecraft for Mir, the space station launched by Russia (the former Soviet Union) in 1986! ✨ This is not a replica—the real Mir spacecraft is on display, making it a truly impressive spot to visit! 📸 Be sure to stop by when you come to Tomakomai City! 😊 [ Tomakomai City Science Center and Mir Exhibition Hall ] 〇 Address: 3-1-12 Asahimachi, Tomakomai 〇 Opening Hours: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM 〇 Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday) 〇 Admission: Free 〇 Parking: Free 〇 Contact: 0144-33-9158

Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture [Enuma Shrine] ★First visit in 2024 It ★collapsed in the Noto Peninsula earthquake on 2024/01/01, but ★ I was worried about aftershocks, and ★ I pray that the damage will not spread further. ★

The other day, we visited the Tachikawa Disaster Prevention Center on a school field trip. At the center, we participated in a fire-extinguishing exercise and disaster-prevention experiences using VR. The facility had just been renovated, so it was clean and equipped with the latest gear, which made learning about disaster preparedness very enjoyable. A Mongolian student commented that their country should have facilities like this because there are many deaths from snow-related incidents. It really is important to be prepared for anything and to build knowledge about it!

[Englsih/Japanese] esterday, 27 years have passed since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. 6,434 people died in this earthquake. Also, over the weekend, there was a massive volcanic eruption in Tonga and there are reports of tsunami damage. Last summer, many people from Tonga visited our school's Facebook page. We sincerely hope that everyone is safe. Japan is famous in the world as a country with many earthquakes. For this reason, schools and companies conduct disaster drills on a regular basis. Today I would like to tell you about the disaster drills held at schools. Number of times held Schools with small children hold disaster drills every month, high school students hold drills four times a year, and companies hold drills twice a year. We mainly learn how to escape from earthquakes and fires. Earthquake drills The school broadcasts a message that an earthquake has occurred. Students immediately go under their desks, hold the legs of their desks, and wait until the shaking stops. When the shaking stops, students will follow the teacher's instructions to evacuate to a large area near the school school grounds or park. The students will also learn what to be careful of during the evacuation process in advance. The catchphrase to watch out for is "O ka shi mo". This catchphrase may vary from region to region. ・ "O" →[Osanai] "Don't push" When escaping, try not to push people. ・ "Ka" = [Kakenai] "Don't run." When running away, act calmly because running is dangerous. ・"Shi"→[Syaberanai] "Don't talk." Don't miss important information. ・"Mo"→[Modoranai] "Don't go back" Don't go back to dangerous places even if you have forgotten something. 3 Firefighting training, AED training, first aid practice During the evacuation drills, students take various classes at the same time. For example, how to use a fire extinguisher and AED, and how to perform first aid. In some areas of Japan, there are facilities called "Bousai-kan" where you can learn about disaster prevention, and you can visit them all year round. 4 Evacuation goods In Japan, where disasters occur frequently, it is customary to prepare in advance what is needed in case of a disaster. In Japan, where disasters occur frequently, it is customary to prepare in advance what you will need in the event of a disaster, including a three-day supply of food, water, blankets, helmets, and flashlights. These items are sold at home centers as disaster prevention goods. For international students, the school may buy them with the school's reserve fund. Please check with your school for details. International students do not have to worry too much because evacuation drills are held at school. However, this is not the case for foreign tourists. If you are a foreign tourist, you may be worried about how to move if the disaster strikes. For those people, there is an app for foreign visitors to Japan. Please download it when you come to Japan. Yesterday marked the 27th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. 6,434 people died in the earthquake. There was also a large eruption in Tonga over the weekend, and tsunami damage has been reported. Last summer, many people from Tonga visited our Facebook page. We sincerely pray for your safety. Japan is famous in the world as a country with many earthquakes. For this reason, schools and companies regularly conduct disaster prevention drills. Today, I would like to tell you about the disaster prevention drills held at the school. 1 Number of implementations Schools with small children conduct disaster drills every month, high school students four times a year, and companies hold disaster drills about twice a year. You will mainly learn about how to escape earthquakes and fires. 2 Earthquake drill The school broadcast says that an earthquake has occurred. Students quickly get under the desk, hold the desk legs, and wait until the shaking subsides. When the shaking subsides, follow the teacher's instructions and evacuate to a large area near the school school grounds or parks. In addition, you will learn what to be careful about when evacuating in the pre-class. What you should be careful of is the catchphrase "Oh, ka, shi, mo". This tagline varies by region. ） "O" → "Don't push" When you run away, don't push people. "Ka" → "Don't run" When you run away, it is dangerous to run, so act calmly. Don't miss important information → "don't speak" Even if there is something forgotten that "also" → "will not return", do not return to a dangerous place. 3 Fire extinguishing training, AED training, first aid practice During evacuation drills, students take various courses at the same time. For example, how to use a fire extinguisher or AED or how to provide first aid. In some areas, Japan there is a facility called the "Disaster Prevention Hall" where you can learn about disaster prevention, which you can visit all year round. 4 Evacuation goods In Japan where disasters are frequent, it is customary to prepare in advance what is necessary in the event of a disaster. The contents include "food, water, blankets, helmets, and flashlights for three days." These items are sold as disaster prevention goods at home centers. International students may be purchased by the school with the school's reserve. Please check with your school. International students don't have to worry much because evacuation drills are conducted at school. However, this is not the case for foreign tourists. You may be worried about how to move if you are affected by a disaster. There is an app for foreigners visiting Japan for such people. Please download it when you come to Japan.

Woke up to a very shaky alarm today... I've gotten pretty used to earthquakes but they always still leave me feeling like "Is this going to be the next big one?" Growing up in Oregon I never felt a single earthquake in my life. It was only when I came to Japan for the first time that I experienced one firsthand. Japan definitely has some of the best, if not the best, earthquake-resistant technology in the world after having unfortunately experienced so many. I hope that there's not another large earthquake anytime soon. There didn't seem to be very many earthquakes over the past year but there's been more and more over the past couple of months it seems, or maybe it's just my imagination. Hope everyone is staying safe these days!

[English／日本語] August has arrived and the weather has been hot, with temperatures hitting 30 degrees Celsius every day. In this article, I would like to introduce the climate and natural phenomena of Japan. Are you surprised only at first? Earthquakes Japan is famous for its earthquakes, and the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0 on the Richter scale, caused tremendous damage. Although the Great East Japan Earthquake was a large-scale quake, smaller earthquakes occur about 15 times a year in Tokyo. Therefore, some international students panic when they feel an earthquake for the first time after coming to Japan, but after experiencing it a few times they get used to it and stop worrying. Is that a good thing? You never know when a big earthquake will strike. Don’t think this will just be a small quake; be ready to evacuate at any time. Students with abdominal pain in June Beware of the rainy season! Summer in Japan is not only hot but also very humid and uncomfortable. June is especially the rainy season. During this time humidity rises and food spoils more easily. I have heard many stories of international students getting food poisoning after eating ingredients they stored in their rooms as they did back home. Keep food refrigerated whenever possible and observe expiration dates. Many people get hooked on kotatsu, a winter specialty. Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy regions houses are built for winter and stay warm, but Tokyo is not like that. That’s where the kotatsu comes in. Have you heard of a kotatsu? It’s a table with a heater. Many international students become hooked on the kotatsu. It’s warm and covered with a futon, so it’s common to hear stories of people falling asleep doing homework under it. If you come to Japan, try it at least once. You may never want to leave the kotatsu. Onset from the second year! Hay fever Many people suddenly develop hay fever in their second year studying in Japan. Around mid-January cedar pollen begins to spread across the country. Many suffer from hay fever because of this pollen, and once you develop it you won’t get rid of it without special treatment. It’s said that one in four Japanese people suffer from hay fever. The main symptoms are sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you develop hay fever in Japan, visit a clinic and get medication. Did you all understand the climate and natural phenomena of Japan? Our school holds a disaster drill once a year. During this drill we receive guidance from the local fire department so we can evacuate calmly in case of a major earthquake. Our school supports students so they can live in the dormitory with peace of mind. We look forward to your enrollment. August has arrived, and hot days above 30 degrees Celsius continue every day. This time I will introduce Japan’s climate and natural phenomena. Surprised only at first? Earthquakes Japan is famous for frequent earthquakes. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011, with a magnitude of 9.0, brought tremendous damage. While that quake was very large, smaller quakes happen about 15 times a year in Tokyo. For that reason, some international students panic the first time they feel an earthquake after arriving in Japan, but after experiencing several they get used to it and stop worrying. Is that a good thing? You never know when a major quake will occur. Rather than thinking, “Oh, it’s just a small quake,” prepare so you can escape at any time. Students who get stomachaches in June Beware the rainy season! Japan’s summer is not only hot but also very humid and hard to endure. June in particular is the rainy season. The higher humidity during the rainy season makes food spoil more easily. I often hear stories of international students who keep ingredients in their rooms as they did back home and then get food poisoning from eating them. Observe best-before and use-by dates, and store food in the refrigerator whenever possible. Many people get hooked Winter specialty “kotatsu” Winters in Japan are cold. In snowy regions houses are prepared for winter so you can stay warm, but Tokyo is not like that. That’s why the kotatsu is popular. Do you know a kotatsu? It’s a table with a heater. Many international students become addicted to it. It’s warm and covered with a futon, so you often hear stories of students falling asleep doing homework at the kotatsu. When you come to Japan, please try it at least once. You’ll find it hard to leave the kotatsu. Onset in the second year! Hay fever Many people suddenly develop hay fever in their second year of studying abroad. Around mid-January cedar pollen begins to spread nationwide in Japan. Large numbers of people suffer from hay fever due to that pollen. Once it starts, it won’t go away without special treatment. It’s said that one in four Japanese people develop hay fever (in Tokyo it’s one in two). The main symptoms are sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy eyes. If you develop hay fever after coming to Japan, go to a hospital and get medicine. Did everyone understand about Japan’s climate and natural phenomena? Our school conducts a disaster drill once a year. In this drill we receive instruction from the local fire department so we can evacuate calmly in the event of a major earthquake. Our school supports students so they can live in dormitories with peace of mind. We look forward to your enrollment.