What if the Nankai Trough Earthquake Occurs? Disaster Prevention Event Features Experiential Booth for Emergency Toilets, Allowing Visitors to Understand Usage On-Site

Kobosha Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, Representative Director and President Shinichi Tsuji, hereinafter "the Company"), which handles the design and construction of fire and disaster prevention equipment, will exhibit at the "Spring Tenshiba Disaster Prevention Festa" to be held in Tenshiba, Osaka, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. At this booth, focusing on the serious "toilet problem" during disasters, the company will demonstrate the portable emergency toilet "Morasumai" and sell the "Morasumai Pocket," which can be carried as a daily preparedness item.

Why "Toilets" for Disaster Prevention Now? While many people associate disaster challenges with food and water, the "toilet problem" actually becomes severe immediately after a disaster. Past disasters have highlighted issues such as toilet shortages and deteriorating sanitary conditions in evacuation centers, leading to health problems and infection risks. On the other hand, in household preparedness, toilet measures tend to be neglected compared to food and water. Against this background, there is a growing need for "opportunities to actually understand how to use" products, rather than just introducing them.

"Disaster Prevention that Changes Behavior" Through Experience This exhibition will feature an "experiential" booth where visitors can understand how to use emergency toilets on the spot. Disaster prevention knowledge alone does not lead to action; it only becomes a "personal matter" when one actually interacts with it. Especially in urban areas, the toilet problem during disasters is expected to become even more severe, and there is a need to raise awareness of it as a daily life challenge that everyone faces. Kobosha provides an opportunity to redefine disaster prevention not as "something special" but as "an extension of daily life."

"Learning Place" Linked with Public Recording and Expert Presentations This event will also include a public recording of ABC Radio's disaster prevention program "Be Prepared! ABC Radio Disaster Prevention Club," with explanations by experts such as disaster prevention specialists and weather forecasters. The combination of media-linked information dissemination and visitor experience will create a venue for conveying disaster prevention awareness more broadly and understandably.

Exhibition Overview ■ Event Name: Spring Tenshiba Disaster Prevention Festa ■ Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00-17:00 ■ Venue: Tenshiba, Osaka ■ Organizer: Osaka Prefectural Council of Social Welfare, etc. * Public recording of ABC Radio disaster prevention program (approx. 45 minutes scheduled) ■ Exhibition Content: Demonstration of emergency toilet "Morasumai," sales of portable "Morasumai Pocket" The setup allows visitors to see and understand the products and take home preparedness items on the spot. * Demonstrations showing actual usage will be conducted at the booth. Filming is possible for TV coverage.

As a Community-Based Company, Passing on the "Culture of Disaster Prevention" to the Next Generation Since its establishment, Kobosha has supported local safety infrastructure through the design, construction, and inspection of fire and disaster prevention equipment and systems. The company has raised its awareness from "a company that protects facilities" to "a company that protects lives" and is actively collaborating with local governments and educational institutions.

"One of the biggest problems during a disaster is toilets." Toilets are an area where preparedness lags behind food and water, and there is a need to raise disaster prevention awareness. This exhibition aims to convey the correct knowledge and usage of emergency toilets as one of the preparations that can be made at home, with the theme of "integrating disaster prevention into daily life, not making it something special."

"Disaster prevention is not 'someone else's job,' but 'a part of our lives.'" For us, who experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, protecting local safety is our mission. We will continue various initiatives in the future, not only designing and inspecting equipment but also providing opportunities for the next generation to consider disaster prevention as their "own matter."

About Kobosha Kobosha Co., Ltd. is a company that creates new "forms" of disaster prevention, founded 17 years ago. It provides a wide range of disaster prevention services, including fire equipment design, construction, maintenance, sales of fire and disaster prevention products, and fire training. Many employees, including founding members, experienced the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and the company is focusing on developing disaster prevention goods to prepare for the increasing natural disasters in recent years. Fire and disaster prevention related products can also be purchased on its e-commerce site. Kobosha aims to contribute to society by providing safe and secure disaster prevention systems and living spaces, protecting "life, property, and living environment."

[Company Profile] Company Name: Kobosha Co., Ltd. Representative: Shinichi Tsuji, Representative Director and President Location: 3-4-3 Shinonome-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture TEL: 078-241-3505 (main) FAX: 078-241-3506 URL: https://kobosha.com/about/ E-Mail: recruit@kobosha.com Business Activities: Design and construction of disaster prevention equipment, sales of disaster prevention goods