Realizing the Ultimate Disaster Preparedness Goods to Make Japan Resilient to Natural Disasters

Aiming for a "Third Place" that connects lives, no matter the circumstances.

Japan has continuously faced numerous natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides.

Each time, many people lose their homes and are forced into evacuation life amidst physical and mental fatigue and anxiety.

Evacuation centers lack privacy, car-sheltering poses health risks, the reality of not being able to stay with pets, and insufficient toilet facilities.

Disasters can strip away not only homes but also human dignity.

Our dream is a "protected space"

• Robustness that won't be crushed by falling rocks during an earthquake

• A buoyant structure that won't sink even if swept away by a tsunami

• An indoor environment that maintains a comfortable temperature regardless of the season

• A quiet and safe space where two adults can stretch out and rest

• The freedom to stay with pets

• And mobility, light enough to be carried anywhere

Not an evacuation center, nor a home,

"A third space where people can live like people"

This is NAMIRE's vision of a "Third Place," a form of future shelter.

Initiatives of the Shizuoka Outdoor Technology Research Group

Development of Disaster Preparedness Goods

What is needed after a safe "Third Place" are disaster preparedness goods.

We are developing useful goods for disaster victims by bringing together the know-how of various companies.

This time, we have developed an innovative item: titanium chopsticks with a super-hydrophilic coating that allows oil stains to be removed with just a small amount of water. This was inspired by the months-long water outage during the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

We plan to conduct public relations activities through crowdfunding, hoping it will be one solution to the challenges faced by victims.