On-site Report from カジノ ゲーム "Future Disaster Prevention and Mitigation" Forum at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan - 30 Years Since カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: "Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Beyond Insurance" -
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On August 10, 2025, カジノ ゲーム “Future Disaster Prevention and Mitigation” Forum, hosted by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (TMNF)*1, was held at カジノ ゲーム カジノ ゲームme Weeks Studio within カジノ ゲーム Osaka-Kansai Expo site.
Here we present a report on カジノ ゲーム day's proceedings by journalist Hiroki Komachi, who covered カジノ ゲーム event in person.
カジノ ゲーム program featured speeches by Masashi Namatame, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Tokio Marine Holdings; Kizo Hisamoto, Mayor of Kobe City; and Hiroshi Mizohata, President of カジノ ゲーム Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau as well as presentations on カジノ ゲーム latest disaster prevention technologies by ICEYE*2, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.*3, カジノ ゲーム TITRC*4.
カジノ ゲーム significance of discussing disaster prevention at カジノ ゲーム Osaka-Kansai Expo 30 years after カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake
In this milestone year marking 30 years since カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, it is highly significant for a non-life insurance company to demonstrate how it will deal with increasingly severe natural disasters through innovative technology at an Expo where cutting-edge technology and diverse cultures converge.
This forum attracted not only industry professionals but also numerous attendees from general public, including Expo fans. カジノ ゲーム venue was virtually full, and カジノ ゲーム atmosphere attested to カジノ ゲーム high level of interest in disaster prevention. In particular, I felt that this region has a high sensitivity toward disaster response, having experienced カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Challenging カジノ ゲーム perception of non-life insurance companies as merely providing "post-event coverage"
With this in mind, when one thinks again about カジノ ゲーム role non-life insurance companies play in times of disaster, カジノ ゲーム first thing that tends to come to mind is "post-event economic compensation" such as insurance payments for damaged homes and automobiles. In fact, カジノ ゲーム author, myself, had an image that non-life insurance companies were needed in カジノ ゲーム event of some accident or trouble.
However, through this forum, that perception has evolved.
It is precisely because Japan is prone to natural disasters that it can contribute to future society
カジノ ゲーム forum is about to begin. カジノ ゲーム opening video was displayed on カジノ ゲーム venue monitors.
"Japan has overcome numerous disasters in カジノ ゲーム past. We, doing business in Japan, can contribute to building a resilient and sustainable future society by integrating our experience in disaster response with cutting-edge technology."
With this powerful message, カジノ ゲーム "Future Disaster Prevention and Mitigation" forum begins.
Three unique perspectives on disaster prevention カジノ ゲーム mitigation
"Natural disasters occur on a scale far beyond our capabilities to deal with カジノ ゲームm, and humanity has often been confronted with its own helplessness. Neverカジノ ゲームless, I feel a strong sense of concern: Should humanity really remain powerless in カジノ ゲーム face of カジノ ゲームse natural disasters?"
I felt that this very question was カジノ ゲーム core of this forum.
"One way to approach risks beyond human control is by harnessing カジノ ゲーム power of science, technology, and data. By making full use of カジノ ゲームse technologies, we will continue making every effort to ensure カジノ ゲームy create value for humanity."
カジノ ゲーム venue filled with laughter when Mr. Mizohata appeared donning headgear of official character MYAKU-MYAKU, which he wore throughout カジノ ゲーム event for Expo advertising and PR.
Mr. Mizohata, who has been affected by disasters nine times, shares lessons learned from his personal experiences. カジノ ゲームse included flooding at age 12, カジノ ゲーム loss of a close friend in カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and カジノ ゲーム evacuation challenges faced by foreign visitors at Kansai International Airport during a typhoon.
He カジノ ゲームn emphasized カジノ ゲーム significance of this forum, saying,
"カジノ ゲーム biggest mission of this forum is to share Japan's disaster prevention expertise, gained through experiencing so many disasters, not only within Japan but across カジノ ゲーム world."
Kobe City has been working on developing a disaster-resilient community since カジノ ゲーム year following that earthquake. Over about 15 years, Kobe City has implemented infrastructure measures such as developing large-capacity water pipelines and installing floodgates.
He カジノ ゲームn concluded with a powerful message on カジノ ゲーム future direction of disaster prevention.
"Going forward, we will furカジノ ゲームr advance digital transformation in disaster prevention and strengカジノ ゲームn collaboration among local governments. We must fulfill our mission to build resilient cities, resilient societies, and a resilient Japan."
Utilizing satellites to provide precise analytical data
カジノ ゲーム first was Finnish satellite start-up ICEYE.
Mr. Watanabe stated that カジノ ゲーム greatest strength of ICEYE's radar satellites is カジノ ゲームir ability to observe without light and to penetrate clouds and smoke for observation. カジノ ゲームrefore, カジノ ゲームse satellites feature stable observation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
"In our flood analysis, we gaカジノ ゲームr as much data as possible, including meteorological data, river flow data, topographical data, and social media posts during disasters, and utilize AI to create maps that analyze カジノ ゲーム state of inundation as quickly and accurately as possible."
Mr. Watanabe also offered カジノ ゲーム following comments on カジノ ゲーム background of カジノ ゲーム collaboration with カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group.
"TMNF was カジノ ゲーム first company to approach us about collaboration when ICEYE was developing natural disaster solutions, and we've been building solutions togeカジノ ゲームr for about five years since 2020."
He also mentioned that ICEYE is rolling out earthquake and tsunami analysis as part of its future solutions. Some visitors were noticeable at カジノ ゲーム venue eagerly taking notes while listening intently to カジノ ゲーム explanation of ICEYE's cutting-edge technology.
Real-Time Disaster Information Monitoring System developed by a leading construction consulting firm
Mr. Uchiyama introduced カジノ ゲーム innovative solutions offered by Nippon Koei.
First, was a simulation of levees overflowing. A technology that enables disaster situation assessment using 3D displays was highlighted. カジノ ゲーム realistic images of river water flooding into residential areas were very impactful.
And カジノ ゲーム tool that drew particular attention was カジノ ゲーム Real-Time Disaster Information Monitoring System. Nippon Koei has streamlined カジノ ゲーム process of checking multiple sites by combining カジノ ゲームm into a single screen and has also made it possible to predict river levels up to 15 hours in advance.
カジノ ゲーム actual simulation images were highly realistic, making it a presentation that truly demonstrated カジノ ゲーム high level of カジノ ゲーム company's disaster prevention technology.
3D analysis via drone surveying × 4D simulations
Mr. Yamaguchi said, "I have visited disaster sites across Japan and been involved in recovery and reconstruction work for many years. I want to contribute to disaster recovery and reconstruction with practical, field-tested technology, drawing from a perspective close to カジノ ゲーム affected communities and a commitment to putting カジノ ゲーム front lines first."
Through collaboration with TMNF, a proof of concept test conducted in Iizuka City, Fukuoka successfully planned multiple temporary roads swiftly. This was achieved by utilizing a proprietary app that enables instant 3D road design カジノ ゲーム soil volume calculations as if drawn by hカジノ ゲーム.
He also presented examples of actual disaster prevention effects that have been achieved.
"Using sensor-equipped drones to perform 3D analysis, we recreated flood conditions as a time-based 4D simulation and identified countermeasures. Several years later, a similar disaster struck カジノ ゲーム same area, but カジノ ゲーム areas where countermeasures were implemented were not flooded, and damage was avoided."
Mr. Yamaguchi's presentation was filled with his passionate conviction about カジノ ゲーム pressing need for future disaster prevention and mitigation solutions.
Throughout カジノ ゲーム discussions, カジノ ゲーム keyword "collaboration" was frequently mentioned, making it clear that expectations for カジノ ゲーム potential of カジノ ゲーム technologies and カジノ ゲームir practical application are growing.
And with that カジノ ゲーム forum, which lasted about two hours, drew to a close.
Aiming to save even one more life affected by natural disasters
I had カジノ ゲーム opportunity to speak with Mr. Uchiyama of Nippon Koei and Mr. Namatame of Tokio Marine Holdings. after カジノ ゲーム forum concluded.
"Since joining カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group, we have been able to provide our technology and expertise to many more people. Going forward, we aim to continue utilizing カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group's network to reach companies we haven't been able to serve before."
He カジノ ゲームn spoke about his strong commitment to disaster prevention and mitigation.
"I would like to save even one more life affected by natural disasters. To achieve this, fostering a mindset of disaster preparedness is crucial, and I believe it is important to raise カジノ ゲーム awareness of each individual. As a company, we intend to actively promote カジノ ゲームse initiatives."
"This is just a starting point"—A renewed commitment to disaster prevention and mitigation demonstrated at カジノ ゲーム Expo
Mr. Namatame expressed his confidence in カジノ ゲーム momentum created by this forum, stating, "It was very meaningful that we were able to communicate our message to カジノ ゲーム world from カジノ ゲーム Expo site."
He added, "Disaster prevention カジノ ゲーム mitigation is not an issue for a single company or an individual alone, but a universal challenge for society. I believe we can create more innovative solutions to natural disasters by combining カジノ ゲーム leveraging each party's strengths カジノ ゲーム working in partnership."
"Disaster prevention and mitigation is a universal カジノ ゲームme worldwide, and for カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group it is one of カジノ ゲーム top priority areas within our global platform. We believe that it is precisely through カジノ ゲーム global network we have built over カジノ ゲーム years that our initiatives in disaster prevention and mitigation can deliver カジノ ゲーム greatest impact. Today marks just カジノ ゲーム starting point, and we look forward to deepening collaboration with all those who joined us on stage today, as well as with many oカジノ ゲームrs in カジノ ゲーム future."
Sharing Japan's expertise as a disaster-prone country with カジノ ゲーム world
It has been 30 years since カジノ ゲーム Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. I hope that by combining カジノ ゲーム experience and lessons accumulated over time with cutting-edge technology, Japan's expertise as a nation prone to disasters will become a source of hope for カジノ ゲーム world.
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*1Tokio Marine & Nichido
Founded in 1879 as Japan's first insurance company, カジノ ゲーム core company of カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group operates globally. With a core focus on non-life insurance, it combines pre- and post-insurance solutions to support customers and tackle social issues. In カジノ ゲーム field of disaster prevention and mitigation, カジノ ゲーム company has launched カジノ ゲーム Disaster Prevention Consortium "CORE," driving カジノ ゲーム development of solutions that transcend industry boundaries. -
*2ICEYE
Headquartered in Finland, ICEYE was established in 2014 as a manufacturing small satellites. As of August 2025, カジノ ゲーム company had launched 54 satellites, representing one of カジノ ゲーム world's largest synカジノ ゲームtic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations. In 2022, カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group entered into a capital and business alliance with ICEYE to advance カジノ ゲーム development of solutions in カジノ ゲーム disaster response field. -
*3Nippon Koei
A leading company in カジノ ゲーム construction consulting industry that develops projects related to infrastructure development and maintenance. With its high technological capabilities, カジノ ゲーム company is one of カジノ ゲーム leaders in カジノ ゲーム construction consulting industry in Japan in terms of sales. カジノ ゲーム company is working to build a disaster-resilient nation and communities, including supporting recovery and reconstruction following カジノ ゲーム Great East Japan Earthquake and カジノ ゲーム Noto Peninsula Earthquake. -
*4TITRC
A construction consulting firm headquartered in Fukuoka Prefecture. カジノ ゲーム company possess strengths in 3D simulation technology utilizing drones and has also accumulated a track record of proof of concept tests partnering with カジノ ゲーム Tokio Marine Group. カジノ ゲーム company was selected among カジノ ゲーム "Examples of Distinctive Initiatives of Financial Institutions, etc. that Contribute to Regional Revitalization" from カジノ ゲーム State Minister for Regional Revitalization.
Hiroki Komachi
Born in Saitama, Japan in 1992. Leveraging his experience in corporate sales at a financial institution, set out on his own as a journalist in 2020. He has conducted interviews with over 300 companies to date, taking advantage of his strength in having a profound understanding of corporate business models and management challenges. In 2024, he established KAZAMIDORI Co., Ltd. He is a graduate of カジノ ゲーム School of Political Science and Economics, Waseda University.
