Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (Sompo Japan), in collaboration with the women's professional soccer team Chifure AS Elfen Saitama, held an event titled 'Disaster Prevention Family Day' on May 10, 2026, aimed at improving disaster awareness in the local community.

1. Background and Context Sompo Japan is committed to strengthening local communities to realize a future filled with 'safety, security, and health.' Meanwhile, Chifure AS Elfen Saitama actively promotes community contribution through sports. This event was organized to provide families visiting for soccer matches with an opportunity to learn about disaster prevention in a fun and engaging way.

2. Event Overview - Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM - Location: Kumagaya Sports and Culture Park Athletics Stadium (Kumagaya City, Saitama) - Activities: (1) Making Paper Dishes: Participants learned how to create useful paper dishes using newspapers, which can be essential when water supplies are cut off or dishes are unavailable during disasters. (2) Disaster Prevention Picture Story Show: A performance taught children the correct actions to take during earthquakes and tsunamis, emphasizing the importance of 'mutual aid' (Kyojo) within the neighborhood.

3. Future Outlook Sompo Japan plans to further strengthen its partnership with Chifure AS Elfen Saitama and continue community contribution activities that leverage the power of sports.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Event