Knowledge Alone Is Not Enough for Disaster Response: DMTC Announces Training Programs for May–June 2026
DMTC, based at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science, has opened registration for its practical disaster prevention training programs to be held from May to June 2026. The courses focus on developing on-site judgment and execution skills, including risk communication, condominium disaster prevention, and emergency operations center (EOC) management. A disaster survival camp for middle and high school students is also planned.
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## The 'On-site Execution Ability' Required for Disaster Response
What is truly required during a disaster is not just 'knowledge,' but the ability to make accurate judgments and take action on the ground. DMTC (Disaster Management Training Center), based at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science, provides practical training on themes such as emergency operations center (EOC) management, risk communication, and shelter operations. We are currently accepting participants for various training programs to be held in May and June 2026.
## Major Upcoming Training Schedule
### Risk Communication Management (RCM)
- **Date**: May 25, 2026 (Mon) *Registration Closed
- **Content**: Practical training on disseminating disaster information and handling press conferences.
- **Target**: Government staff, corporate PR, crisis management personnel.
- **Fee**: 29,800 JPY (tax included)
- **Note**: Registration is closed; please look forward to the next session on Oct 2.
### The Condominium Resilience
- **Date**: June 13, 2026 (Sat)
- **Content**: Establishing and operating a disaster response headquarters and initial response in multi-family housing.
- **Target**: Management associations, disaster prevention staff, property management companies.
- **Fee**: 19,800 JPY (tax included)
### The EOC: Disaster Response Headquarters Management Training
- **Date**: June 20, 2026 (Sat)
- **Content**: Core program for learning EOC management through scenarios.
- **Target**: Government staff, corporate risk/BCP personnel, community disaster leaders.
- **Fee**: 44,000 JPY (tax included)
- **Benefit**: Special price of 33,000 JPY (tax included) for applications by May 20.
### University of Tokyo Komaba Research Campus Open House 2026
- **Date**: June 5 (Fri) – June 6 (Sat), 2026
- **Content**: Demonstration of the disaster response management system 'BOSS' and introduction to certification systems.
## Next-Generation Initiatives: Survival Camp
DMTC is dedicated to fostering future disaster management professionals. We plan to hold the 'Isolated Village Survival Camp 2026 at TSUBAKI' in the Tsubaki district, Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, from September 21 (Mon) to 22 (Tue), 2026. We are also seeking corporate sponsors for this initiative.
What is truly required during a disaster is not just 'knowledge,' but the ability to make accurate judgments and take action on the ground. DMTC (Disaster Management Training Center), based at the University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science, provides practical training on themes such as emergency operations center (EOC) management, risk communication, and shelter operations. We are currently accepting participants for various training programs to be held in May and June 2026.
## Major Upcoming Training Schedule
### Risk Communication Management (RCM)
- **Date**: May 25, 2026 (Mon) *Registration Closed
- **Content**: Practical training on disseminating disaster information and handling press conferences.
- **Target**: Government staff, corporate PR, crisis management personnel.
- **Fee**: 29,800 JPY (tax included)
- **Note**: Registration is closed; please look forward to the next session on Oct 2.
### The Condominium Resilience
- **Date**: June 13, 2026 (Sat)
- **Content**: Establishing and operating a disaster response headquarters and initial response in multi-family housing.
- **Target**: Management associations, disaster prevention staff, property management companies.
- **Fee**: 19,800 JPY (tax included)
### The EOC: Disaster Response Headquarters Management Training
- **Date**: June 20, 2026 (Sat)
- **Content**: Core program for learning EOC management through scenarios.
- **Target**: Government staff, corporate risk/BCP personnel, community disaster leaders.
- **Fee**: 44,000 JPY (tax included)
- **Benefit**: Special price of 33,000 JPY (tax included) for applications by May 20.
### University of Tokyo Komaba Research Campus Open House 2026
- **Date**: June 5 (Fri) – June 6 (Sat), 2026
- **Content**: Demonstration of the disaster response management system 'BOSS' and introduction to certification systems.
## Next-Generation Initiatives: Survival Camp
DMTC is dedicated to fostering future disaster management professionals. We plan to hold the 'Isolated Village Survival Camp 2026 at TSUBAKI' in the Tsubaki district, Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture, from September 21 (Mon) to 22 (Tue), 2026. We are also seeking corporate sponsors for this initiative.
FAQ
Who can attend DMTC training?
It is open to a wide range of individuals involved in disaster prevention, including government employees, corporate crisis management/BCP staff, and condominium management representatives.
Where are the training sessions held?
They are mainly held at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo (Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo).
How much does the training cost?
Fees vary by program, ranging from 19,800 to 44,000 yen (tax included). Early bird discounts are also available.