SAKIGAKE管理人 Strengthening Disaster Preparedness through “Training Design”
At SAKIGAKE JAPAN, we are a participating member of the RC-95 Special Research Group at the Disaster Management Training Center (DMTC), affiliated with the Institute of Industrial Science, the University of Tokyo. Together with the Numata Laboratory, we are advancing the research and development of disaster response training programs.
In disaster management, there is often a significant gap between “knowing what to do” and “being able to act.” Beyond acquiring knowledge and technical skills for emergencies, the key to an effective disaster preparedness system lies in how we design training that can truly be applied in real situations. Drawing on our experience in disaster field response, equipment development, and institutional support, we are working to create new training programs that bridge “education” and “implementation.”
Direction for FY2025: Building Practical Training Models That Connect Theory and Action
While the specific theme for FY2025 is still under consideration, we are envisioning contributions from the following perspectives:
1｜Educational Design Support: Integrating Advanced Technology and Practical Knowledge
The “quality of initial response” greatly influences the scale of disaster damage. Therefore, it is essential to simulate training scenarios that clearly define who uses which equipment, when, and how.
We are exploring the integration of our portable support devices—such as the Cold Storage Box Portable (a refrigerated unit for preserving medicine and food during power outages) and Heli‑Portable (a deployable helipad solution for use when roads are cut off)—into DMTC’s specialized programs, such as EOC operations training and TSR emergency medical training.
This is not merely a matter of product introduction. Rather, it is a process of discovering how these tools can be effectively utilized and improved within training and educational curricula.
2｜Implementation and Deployment Support for Local and International Use
Another important role we see for ourselves is helping expand RC-95’s human resource development and educational models to more regions and organizations.
Leveraging our collaboration with RC-95, we aim to jointly pilot model deployments for local governments and the BCP (Business Continuity Planning) sector. A key focus is how to embed the outcomes of disaster education into actual local operations and organizational practice.
Additionally, in international forums such as the World Bosai Forum, where SAKIGAKE JAPAN has been active, we plan to promote Japan’s advanced disaster education models globally. Our contribution includes adapting and disseminating these models in formats suitable for various countries and regions.
(For more on the World Bosai Forum, please see the article below)
https://sakigakejp.com/en/202504062890/
Exhibition Report: World Bosai Forum 2025 in Sendai
March 2025, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture
What Kind of Education Can Teach Disasters and Train Action?
RC-95 Special Research Group, led by DMTC, is a practice-oriented research platform involving professionals from government, academia, and industry. The group aims not only to provide lectures, but also to clarify and formalize disaster response “frameworks” and “theories” into actual education programs.
The FY2025 research schedule includes:
- June: Sharing challenges and aligning direction
- July to September: Drafting around 10 training program proposals and establishing instructor teams
- October to December: Pilot implementation and refinement of selected programs
- February: Finalization and launch preparation
In this process, SAKIGAKE JAPAN will contribute practical knowledge and technical expertise as a disaster risk management company while working to define “what kind of education is truly suited to each region.”
In Closing: What We Can Do Today for the Disaster Leaders of Tomorrow
“Disaster preparedness becomes real only when people are equipped to act.” This is a lesson we have repeatedly learned in our work. Products alone, systems alone, or even training alone cannot protect communities. It is now essential to re-examine how education itself is designed—and how to create training rooted in action.
Together with DMTC and the Numata Laboratory, SAKIGAKE JAPAN is committed to envisioning the next generation of disaster response education and expanding our grounded contributions to local governments, businesses, and the global community.
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