Key Facts
• On August 28, JA Kyosairen hosted a digital disaster preparedness training event.
• The event introduced the “Digital Disaster Preparedness Training” feature in the JA Kyosai app.
• Guests included comedian Chihara Junior, talent Yuchami, and disaster expert Yasuo Matsushima.
• JA Kyosairen Chairman Mihiko Murayama highlighted survey results showing many had not trained in over 3 years.
• The app features a “Disaster Map” to locate nearby evacuation sites easily.
• Chihara Junior praised the app’s accessibility and its ability to enhance daily habits.
• Yuchami emphasized the app’s convenience for identifying evacuation sites.
• The app allows users to send disaster training via LINE to loved ones.
• Both Chihara Junior and Yuchami named “family” as the most important recipients of disaster training.
• Chihara Junior stressed the importance of parental responsibility in disaster preparedness.
• Yuchami highlighted the app’s user-friendly design and its appeal to younger generations.
• Personal disaster kit recommendations included batteries, water, helmets, and portable snacks like sweets.
Summary
JA Kyosairen launched its “Digital Disaster Preparedness Training” on August 28, featuring an event with comedian Chihara Junior, talent Yuchami, and disaster expert Yasuo Matsushima. The app aims to make disaster training accessible via smartphones, addressing survey findings that many have not participated in training for over three years. Key features include a “Disaster Map” for locating evacuation sites and the ability to share training via LINE. Chihara Junior and Yuchami praised the app’s practicality and user-friendly design, emphasizing its role in enhancing disaster awareness. Both highlighted the importance of family in disaster preparedness, with Chihara Junior advocating for parental responsibility and Yuchami encouraging younger generations to engage. Personal disaster kit suggestions included essentials like batteries, water, and portable snacks. The event underscored the app’s potential to improve disaster readiness in modern society.
