Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Future Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
In recent years, floods and abnormal weather events due to climate change have increased, and natural disaster countermeasures have become an important global issue. Originating in Japan, which is also a country prone to natural disasters, we believe that deepening discussions on disaster prevention and mitigation using digital technology on the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo will lead to peacebuilding. Tokio Marine Group will collaborate with the public and private sectors to introduce the latest technologies and discuss global disaster countermeasures.
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Discussion
- Human security
- Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Agenda2025
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2025.08.10[Sun]
14:00 ～ 16:15
(Venue Open 13:30)
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- Theme Weeks Studio
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Although Japan accounts for only 0.25% of the world's land area and 6% of the world's GDP, it is a “natural disaster-prone country,” accounting for 18.3% of the world's total disaster losses.
As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and the Osaka-Kansai Expo, we will contribute to the world by deepening the debate on these issues from Japan and discussing new forms of disaster prevention and mitigation using digital technology and other means.
We will discuss countermeasures against disasters around the world and consider disaster prevention and disaster mitigation in Mirai that can be presented toward peace, while introducing the latest technologies using keywords such as XR, digital twin, and disaster simulation, with local governments that have experienced past disasters and companies with the latest disaster prevention and disaster mitigation technologies.
Reports
【Reflection】
This program featured speeches by Kizo Hisamoto, Mayor of Kobe City; Hiroshi Mizohata, Chairman of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau; and Masashi Namatame, Executive Officer of Tokio Marine Holdings. They shared lessons learned from the large-scale disasters they had experienced and presented current initiatives for disaster prevention and mitigation.
Mr. Mizohata emphasized that sharing disaster prevention and mitigation expertise with the world aligns with the EXPO2025's theme of "Saving Lives." Drawing from his own experience of being affected by disasters, he highlighted the terrifying nature of such events, the importance of community networks, and the necessity of legal frameworks to strengthen disaster preparedness for visiting foreign nationals.
Mayor Hisamoto discussed the resilient urban development initiatives undertaken following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. He elaborated on efforts such as backup systems for water and sewage infrastructure, coastal protection measures, and Disaster Prevention DX (Digital Transformation) aimed at supporting stranded individuals and visualizing damage. Additionally, he addressed the significance of inter-municipal collaboration and delivered an insightful lecture on the potential for public-private partnerships in future disaster management strategies.
The latter part of the program introduced cutting-edge solutions from three technology companies: ICEYE, Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. , and TITRC. ICEYE showcased its real-time disaster monitoring technology using synthetic aperture radar satellite constellations. Nippon Koei presented immersive MR experiences simulating flooding and systems for disaster information management. TITRC demonstrated UAV-mounted LiDAR systems for 3D printing and route simulation technologies, using visuals to effectively communicate their approaches. The lectures by Mayor Hisamoto and Mr. Mizohata, combined with the technologies presented by these companies, provided valuable insights into potential public-private collaborations in disaster prevention and mitigation.
It is crucial to match advanced technologies with experience in order to carry forward the wealth of lessons learned and the wisdom derived from past disasters. While innovative technologies offer precise data and groundbreaking solutions, their true efficacy in disaster prevention and mitigation lies in how they come together with the expertise accumulated from previous events. This program served as a valuable opportunity to highlight the essence of effective disaster prevention and mitigation.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Through this initiative, new approaches to natural disaster response will emerge, paving the way for the creation of a more resilient society and taking further steps toward progress. Building on the contributions of those who spoke at this program, we will continue to promote disaster prevention and mitigation efforts through specific collaborations and partnerships with various companies and municipalities in the future.
Cast
Moderator
Miwa Hirashima
Manager, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co.,Ltd.
Joined Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. in 2004. After working in risk consulting, seconded to a think-and-do tank organization for collaboration between academia, industry, government, and the private sector, responsible for startup support, regional strategy formulation, disaster prevention DX, and other tasks. Based in Fukuoka, promoted projects with business potential in collaboration with domestic and international partners. Returned in 2024.
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Speakers
Kizo Hisamoto
Mayor of Kobe
Born in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City in 1954. Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1976 and joined the former Ministry of Home Affairs the same year. After serving as Cabinet Councilor, Director of the Election Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, and Director-General of the Local Administration Bureau, he became Deputy Mayor of Kobe. He was elected Mayor of Kobe in 2013 and is currently in his third term. In April 2022, he became President of the Council of Mayors of Designated Cities.
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Hiroshi Mizohata
Chairman, Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau
Born in Kyoto in 1960. Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1985, and joined the former Ministry of Home Affairs the same year. After serving as Assistant Director of the Administrative System Development Office, Director of the Planning and Culture Department of Oita Prefecture, President of Oita Football Club, Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency, and Special Advisor to the Cabinet, he has been in his current position since 2015.
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Masashi Namatame
Senioir Executive Officer, Group Chief Digital Officer, Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. President, Tokio Marine Resilience Co., Ltd.
Joined The Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan in 1988. After serving as an off-duty staff member of the Financial Supervisory Agency and Director of BlackRock Japan, he joined Tokio Marine Holdings in 2018. Appointed Group CDO in 2021, President of Tokio Marine Resilience in November 2023, and assumed his current position in 2024.
Graduated from the University of Tokyo Faculty of Law in 1988, completed an MBA at Harvard University in 1994.
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Peace, Human Security and Dignity Week
Future Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
In recent years, floods and abnormal weather events due to climate change have increased, and natural disaster countermeasures have become an important global issue. Originating in Japan, which is also a country prone to natural disasters, we believe that deepening discussions on disaster prevention and mitigation using digital technology on the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai Expo will lead to peacebuilding. Tokio Marine Group will collaborate with the public and private sectors to introduce the latest technologies and discuss global disaster countermeasures.
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2025.08.10[Sun]
14:00～16:15
(Venue Open 13:30)
- Theme Weeks Studio
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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