It looks like the “Higashiyamadai Community Disaster Preparedness Drill” will be held at Higashiyamadai Elementary School on Saturday, January 17.
(Thanks to An-chan for the tip.)
Here it is ↓
Higashiyamadai Community Disaster Preparedness Drill
When is it?
Saturday, January 17, 2026
9:30〜12:00
Where is it?
Nishinomiya Municipal Higashiyamadai Elementary School
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 2-8-2 Higashiyamadai, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
What will they be doing?
- Gathering and evacuation will begin at 9:30 with a signal broadcast over the disaster-prevention speakers in the school district 📢
- A “rubble rolling game” where everyone rolls large balls representing debris 🟠
- A firefighting water-spraying drill demonstration by the fire brigade (from 11:45) 🚒
- Fire vehicle display and kids’ firefighter uniform experience 👩🚒
- Smoke experience and water fire extinguisher target practice 🔥
- AED and first aid experience 🩺
- Emergency water supply drill 💧
- Log-cutting experience corner 🪵
- Self-Defense Forces vehicle display and rope-tying experience 🚙
- Police vehicle display 🚓
- Evacuation simulation game 🏃
- Mini disaster-prevention booth 📚
- Evacuation shelter kids’ space 🧸
- Children’s disaster-prevention quiz led by a disaster prevention specialist 📝
- Special photo exhibition on the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake 📸
and more
How much does it cost?
Free
Is there a capacity limit?
Some activities are first-come, first-served.
The rubble rolling game is limited to the first 200 participants.
Who can take part?
Everyone from children to adults
Parents and children are welcome to join together.
How to Apply
No advance registration required
Same-day participation OK
Final Thoughts
January 17 is the day the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake occurred. As more and more people today have no firsthand memory of the disaster, events like this, where participants can learn about disaster preparedness through hands-on activities, seem likely to help people take action when it really matters. Many of the activities can be enjoyed like games, so it also looks like a good opportunity to think about disaster preparedness together with your children. If you’re interested, why not stop by?
*An-chan, thank you for the information!!
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