Culture Crossroads

BOSAI: Be Prepared - Information Saves Lives (2020x3)

Air date: Feb 22, 2020

Are you ready if disaster strikes? Find out what you need to do by watching the program "BOSAI: Be Prepared." Japan has a long experience in dealing with disasters, and has developed the idea of "BOSAI" - disaster preparedness. When disaster strikes, clear, accurate and prompt information is needed. But foreign residents of Japan often encounter problems due to language and communication gaps. A case study of a community of Brazilian residents in Japan that was hit by flooding offers insights.