SAKIGAKE管理人 On June 25, 2026, Munetoshi Kondo, Representative Director and CEO of SAKIGAKE JAPAN Corp., appeared on “DEA Lab Talks,” operated by DEA.
The theme of the episode was “Global Disaster-Prevention Trends and Technology Cases | The Front Lines of Global Startups.”
Centered on SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s mission of “Bringing Japan’s advanced disaster-prevention technologies to the world,” the discussion covered a wide range of topics, including the strengths of Japanese disaster prevention, the concept of Phase Free, the global expansion of disaster-prevention technologies, the standardization of disaster-prevention knowledge through AI, and even the future of disaster prevention utilizing Web3 and gamification.
The interview was conducted online from Indonesia, and there are a few moments where the video and audio are interrupted due to the local communications environment. Nevertheless, the conversation provides a candid look at what SAKIGAKE JAPAN is currently thinking about and striving to achieve through its work on the ground overseas.
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Bringing Japanese Disaster-Prevention Technologies to Life Around the World
One of the first topics discussed in the interview was Japan’s strengths in disaster prevention.
Against the backdrop of climate change and other factors, preparing for natural disasters and strengthening societal resilience are no longer challenges faced by Japan alone. In this context, SAKIGAKE JAPAN is focusing on the disaster-prevention technologies and expertise that Japan has accumulated over many years.
While large-scale infrastructure development is a central element of disaster risk reduction in some countries, Japan has a diverse range of disaster-prevention products and services developed by private-sector companies. Detailed technologies and solutions have been accumulated to address the specific needs of disaster-affected people and users in areas such as food and daily necessities, evacuation shelter environments, seismic resilience, communications, and energy.
However, even companies with outstanding technologies may lack the resources for sales, marketing, and international expansion, preventing those technologies from reaching the people in Japan and overseas who need them.
This is where SAKIGAKE JAPAN plays its role: connecting “Japanese disaster-prevention technologies and solutions” with “needs in Japan and around the world.”
Rather than simply selling a single product, we identify the disaster risks faced by customers and communities and combine multiple products, technologies, and services where necessary. Alongside sales and marketing support for disaster-prevention products and solutions, we integrate BCP (Business Continuity Planning), disaster-prevention education, new disaster-prevention business development, and consulting to create disaster-prevention systems that function in practice.
Turning Disaster Prevention into Everyday Value Through “Phase Free”
One of the key concepts discussed in the interview was “Phase Free.”
Disaster-prevention products are often viewed as something to be prepared solely for emergencies. However, products and facilities that are used only during disasters can impose an additional cost burden on companies and municipalities, while their value can be difficult to recognize during normal times.
This is why the concept of creating value in everyday life while also providing value during disasters is so important.
One example introduced in the interview was “Aster Power Coating.” This technology is designed to reinforce structures through the application of a specialized coating. Its potential value extends beyond disaster prevention and seismic resilience to everyday challenges such as addressing aging infrastructure and extending the service life of bridges, public facilities, and condominiums.
Rather than treating disaster prevention solely as a “disaster-prevention cost,” we believe it is important to connect disaster preparedness with everyday economic value and solutions to social challenges. This approach is also essential for developing disaster prevention into a sustainable market.
Protecting Buildings Through “Coating”: Aster Power Coating
One specific example of disaster-prevention technology introduced in the interview was Aster Power Coating.
Aster Power Coating is a special fiber-reinforced coating developed by Aster Co., Ltd., a startup originating from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo. The coating contains special fibers that form a reinforcing layer and can be used to reinforce existing buildings and concrete structures.
It is envisioned for use on a wide variety of structures, including condominiums, schools, public facilities, and elevated bridges. A key feature is that in addition to earthquake preparedness, it can contribute to addressing the deterioration and extending the service life of aging structures during normal times. This also aligns with the Phase Free concept of generating value both in everyday life and during disasters.
SAKIGAKE JAPAN aims to implement Japanese disaster-prevention technologies such as Aster Power Coating in society in forms that continue to be used in practice, tailored to the specific challenges of each country and region.
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From Indonesia to Saudi Arabia: Prioritizing “Localization” in Global Expansion
The interview also introduced SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s international initiatives.
In the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, as well as in Global South countries such as Indonesia, we are developing projects utilizing Japanese disaster-prevention and climate-adaptation technologies in collaboration with local governments, companies, and partners. What we value most is not simply “exporting” Japanese products overseas as they are.
Disaster risks, infrastructure, regulations, and lifestyles vary from country to country. A system that works in Japan will not necessarily function in exactly the same way elsewhere. For this reason, we emphasize understanding local needs and working with trusted partners to customize technologies and systems so that they can be used continuously in each region.
Rather than simply selling a product and walking away, our goal is to establish systems that can be operated locally and, where necessary, include local production and maintenance. From “export” to “social implementation.” This is SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s approach to the global expansion of disaster-prevention technologies.
Bringing the Disaster-Prevention Expertise of Experienced Professionals to the World Through AI
The discussion also covered SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s future vision for “Disaster Prevention × AI.”
Disaster-response professionals, government officials, corporate personnel, and others who have experienced past disasters possess an enormous amount of accumulated knowledge. However, much of this knowledge depends on individual experience and expertise, making it difficult to pass it on fully to other regions or future generations. We therefore envision a system that breaks down, organizes, and standardizes disaster-response knowledge so that it can be reused through technologies such as AI.
For example, if information such as a region’s demographics, geography, disaster risks, and infrastructure could be analyzed to suggest “what measures are necessary,” “which technologies are appropriate,” and “what level of cost may be required,” expert knowledge could be delivered to many more communities. Our goal is a world in which outstanding disaster-prevention expertise can be reproduced by anyone, anywhere.
From “Disaster Prevention We Have to Do” to “Disaster Prevention We Want to Do”
Another major possibility discussed in the interview was combining disaster prevention with games, Web3, and gamification. One persistent challenge in disaster prevention is the feeling that, “We know it is important, but we tend to put it off.” That is precisely why disaster prevention should not simply be imposed as an obligation or training requirement. We need to transform it into a system that people voluntarily want to participate in.
For example, incorporating game elements into community disaster-prevention activities and drills, or designing programs that allow everyone from children to older adults to learn about disaster prevention while having fun, could combine top-down disaster-prevention measures led by government with bottom-up activities initiated by residents. Disaster prevention is not something that ends after a single training session. True resilience is created when preparedness continues within communities and takes root as a culture across generations.
Developing Disaster Prevention into an “Industry” and Strengthening Global Resilience
In this interview, CEO Kondo also discussed not only SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s business activities, but also his career path—from studying environmental science, to working at Recruit, and ultimately founding a company in the disaster-prevention field. One of the questions he had considered while studying environmental issues was: How should society adapt to the real-world impacts caused by environmental change? One answer was disaster prevention and resilience.
Today, the risks we address are not limited to natural disasters. We view our business through the broader lens of “resilience,” encompassing a wide variety of risks that threaten the continuity of society and everyday life, including power outages, water supply disruptions, and aging infrastructure.
Japan possesses outstanding disaster-prevention technologies and expertise that can be utilized around the world. At the same time, every region has its own challenges and needs. Connecting technologies with those needs, implementing them in society together with local partners, standardizing the knowledge gained through that process, and applying it to the next region. By creating this cycle, SAKIGAKE JAPAN aims to develop disaster prevention beyond temporary “preparedness” and into an industry that continuously creates value for society.
The interview provides a broad look at the present and future of SAKIGAKE JAPAN’s vision for “Advanced Disaster-Prevention Technologies × Global Social Implementation.”
We invite you to watch and learn more.
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