[New Area Opening] Dramatically Changing the QOL of Evacuation Shelters: 'Disaster Preparedness & Evacuation Shelter Improvement Zone' to be Held for the First Time at Local Government & Public Week 2026
At Local Government & Public Week 2026, a new 'Disaster Preparedness & Evacuation Shelter Improvement Zone' will be established, aiming to enhance the quality of life in evacuation shelters. In response to frequent disasters like the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, and the growing importance of ensuring toilets, hygiene, and privacy in line with Cabinet Office guidelines, phase-free products utilizing the latest technology will be gathered to support the strengthening of regional disaster prevention capabilities.
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- 📰 Published: May 9, 2026 at 00:30
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The Local Government & Public Week Executive Committee (planned and operated by RX Japan LLC, Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Takeshi Tanaka) will establish a new 'Disaster Preparedness & Evacuation Shelter Improvement Zone' at the '5th Regional Disaster Prevention EXPO (within Local Government & Public Week 2026)' to be held at Tokyo Big Sight for three days from May 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday), 2026.
In recent years, earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 5-lower or higher have frequently occurred in various parts of the Japanese archipelago, including the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6. According to statistics from the Japan Meteorological Agency, seismic activity in recent years has shown extremely active trends*¹, and preparations for future mega-disasters such as the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake and a direct earthquake beneath the capital are 'urgent.'
In this context, guidelines published by the Cabinet Office*² state that improving the quality of toilets, hygiene, and privacy (the so-called TKB: Toilet, Kitchen, Bed) is not merely about improving convenience, but is an indispensable infrastructure for maintaining the health and dignity of evacuees, and ultimately for protecting lives.
Against this background, Local Government & Public Week 2026 has established this new zone to present concrete solutions to the challenge of 'fundamental improvement of evacuation shelter environments' faced by local government officials nationwide. It will gather products with a phase-free perspective (eliminating the distinction between daily life and emergencies) that utilize the latest technology to quickly create an 'environment close to daily life,' thereby supporting the enhancement of regional disaster prevention capabilities.
*1 Reference: Japan Meteorological Agency 'Major Damaging Earthquakes in and around Japan (since 1996)'
*2 Reference: Cabinet Office 'Measures for Living Environment in Evacuation Shelters'
Official Website
Featured Exhibited Products (Partial Excerpt)
[Super Solar LED Street Light] Equipped with Human Sensor
'super_solar1' 'super_solar1 '
Numerous installation examples in parking lots and parks. Double-sided solar panels enable solar charging, making it ideal for use in evacuation shelters during disasters. Equipped with an infrared human sensor for crime prevention!
[Exhibitor: IDEX International Co., Ltd.]
[Portable Toilet] Mimamo
Portable toilet that can be used during disasters. Contains antibacterial agents for peace of mind regarding hygiene. Easy to assemble without tools. Also, with a height of approximately 42cm, it can be used with peace of mind just like a toilet at home.
[Exhibitor: Ise-Fujii Co., Ltd.]
[Emergency Food] Water-Free Onigiri, Ready to Eat
Emergency rice balls made with all the effort of rice farmers. [Just open the bag] 0 seconds cooking time! Conventional alpha rice products take 20-60 minutes to prepare by adding water or hot water, but this product can be eaten deliciously immediately just by opening the bag! [No water required for cooking] Water shortages are often a problem in disaster-stricken areas. This product can be eaten without using water, allowing you to secure precious water while enjoying delicious rice.
[Exhibitor: Fundexel Co., Ltd. / Kyushu Electric Power Industry Co., Inc.]
[Cardboard] Disaster Prevention Supplies 'Tasuke-kun'
Cardboard emergency portable toilets, cardboard beds, and other disaster prevention supplies (trademark: Tasuke-kun). They are light, durable, and easy to dispose of. 200 cardboard beds are stocked in Handashi, Aichi Prefecture, where our head office functions are located, and a disaster prevention agreement was concluded with the city in February this year.
[Exhibitor: Tomita Pax Co., Ltd.]
[Nursing Room / Diaper Changing Room] Baby Care Room mamaro solana™
'No construction required,' 'Short construction period,' 'Low budget.' Equipped with air conditioning as standard, allowing comfortable baby care outdoors regardless of the season. To reduce management risks, both the inside and outside can be locked, allowing for safe installation and use. Since it is delivered as a finished product, simply connect the included power cord to one 100V external outlet, and it can be used immediately without any construction.
[Exhibitor: Hamanetsu Co., Ltd.]
[Disaster-Responsive Partition] ALCARA
ALCARA is a disaster-responsive partition that serves four functions in one unit. Its features are as follows: ① It can be used as a partition, whiteboard, or table in daily life, and can be reconfigured into a bed during disasters. ② No external parts or tools are required for reconfiguration; it can be reconfigured with the product itself.
[Exhibitor: Aluminum Factory Co., Ltd.]
[Next-Generation Flood Prevention System] Tiger Dam Water Bag Type Simple Inflatable Dam System
This is a next-generation flood prevention system that replaces conventional sandbags. Its major feature is its ease of use, as it can be installed by simply injecting water into lightweight tubes, and anyone can handle it in a short time. One 15m Tiger Dam is equivalent to the water blocking effect of approximately 300 ordinary sandbags. In the case of sandbags, it takes about 1 hour for two people to create 100 bags, so 300 bags would take about 3 hours just for creation, and about 9-10 hours including transportation and installation. On the other hand
In recent years, earthquakes with a seismic intensity of 5-lower or higher have frequently occurred in various parts of the Japanese archipelago, including the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in Reiwa 6. According to statistics from the Japan Meteorological Agency, seismic activity in recent years has shown extremely active trends*¹, and preparations for future mega-disasters such as the Nankai Trough mega-earthquake and a direct earthquake beneath the capital are 'urgent.'
In this context, guidelines published by the Cabinet Office*² state that improving the quality of toilets, hygiene, and privacy (the so-called TKB: Toilet, Kitchen, Bed) is not merely about improving convenience, but is an indispensable infrastructure for maintaining the health and dignity of evacuees, and ultimately for protecting lives.
Against this background, Local Government & Public Week 2026 has established this new zone to present concrete solutions to the challenge of 'fundamental improvement of evacuation shelter environments' faced by local government officials nationwide. It will gather products with a phase-free perspective (eliminating the distinction between daily life and emergencies) that utilize the latest technology to quickly create an 'environment close to daily life,' thereby supporting the enhancement of regional disaster prevention capabilities.
*1 Reference: Japan Meteorological Agency 'Major Damaging Earthquakes in and around Japan (since 1996)'
*2 Reference: Cabinet Office 'Measures for Living Environment in Evacuation Shelters'
Official Website
Featured Exhibited Products (Partial Excerpt)
[Super Solar LED Street Light] Equipped with Human Sensor
'super_solar1' 'super_solar1 '
Numerous installation examples in parking lots and parks. Double-sided solar panels enable solar charging, making it ideal for use in evacuation shelters during disasters. Equipped with an infrared human sensor for crime prevention!
[Exhibitor: IDEX International Co., Ltd.]
[Portable Toilet] Mimamo
Portable toilet that can be used during disasters. Contains antibacterial agents for peace of mind regarding hygiene. Easy to assemble without tools. Also, with a height of approximately 42cm, it can be used with peace of mind just like a toilet at home.
[Exhibitor: Ise-Fujii Co., Ltd.]
[Emergency Food] Water-Free Onigiri, Ready to Eat
Emergency rice balls made with all the effort of rice farmers. [Just open the bag] 0 seconds cooking time! Conventional alpha rice products take 20-60 minutes to prepare by adding water or hot water, but this product can be eaten deliciously immediately just by opening the bag! [No water required for cooking] Water shortages are often a problem in disaster-stricken areas. This product can be eaten without using water, allowing you to secure precious water while enjoying delicious rice.
[Exhibitor: Fundexel Co., Ltd. / Kyushu Electric Power Industry Co., Inc.]
[Cardboard] Disaster Prevention Supplies 'Tasuke-kun'
Cardboard emergency portable toilets, cardboard beds, and other disaster prevention supplies (trademark: Tasuke-kun). They are light, durable, and easy to dispose of. 200 cardboard beds are stocked in Handashi, Aichi Prefecture, where our head office functions are located, and a disaster prevention agreement was concluded with the city in February this year.
[Exhibitor: Tomita Pax Co., Ltd.]
[Nursing Room / Diaper Changing Room] Baby Care Room mamaro solana™
'No construction required,' 'Short construction period,' 'Low budget.' Equipped with air conditioning as standard, allowing comfortable baby care outdoors regardless of the season. To reduce management risks, both the inside and outside can be locked, allowing for safe installation and use. Since it is delivered as a finished product, simply connect the included power cord to one 100V external outlet, and it can be used immediately without any construction.
[Exhibitor: Hamanetsu Co., Ltd.]
[Disaster-Responsive Partition] ALCARA
ALCARA is a disaster-responsive partition that serves four functions in one unit. Its features are as follows: ① It can be used as a partition, whiteboard, or table in daily life, and can be reconfigured into a bed during disasters. ② No external parts or tools are required for reconfiguration; it can be reconfigured with the product itself.
[Exhibitor: Aluminum Factory Co., Ltd.]
[Next-Generation Flood Prevention System] Tiger Dam Water Bag Type Simple Inflatable Dam System
This is a next-generation flood prevention system that replaces conventional sandbags. Its major feature is its ease of use, as it can be installed by simply injecting water into lightweight tubes, and anyone can handle it in a short time. One 15m Tiger Dam is equivalent to the water blocking effect of approximately 300 ordinary sandbags. In the case of sandbags, it takes about 1 hour for two people to create 100 bags, so 300 bags would take about 3 hours just for creation, and about 9-10 hours including transportation and installation. On the other hand