The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, municipal governments, and private organizations will collaborate to conduct the “Earthquake Resistance Campaign 2023” as follows, with the aim of raising awareness among the citizens of Tokyo of the importance of earthquake resistance measures for buildings, and to create momentum for earthquake resistance measures.

Period

September 1, 2023 (Fri.) – January 17, 2024 (Wed.)

For details, please refer to the Seismic Campaign 2023.

Earthquake Resistance Forum: “Preparing for an earthquake directly under the Tokyo metropolitan area, which may come at any time”

Description

A lecture meeting will be held to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Tokyo to think about the importance of earthquake resistance.

Keynote Speech: “Realization of a Safe and Secure City Based on the 100th Anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake” by Takaaki Kato

Mr. Takaaki Kato (Professor, Institute of Industrial Science, University of Tokyo / Specially Appointed Professor, Institute of Social Science)

Lecture: “The Importance of Seismic Retrofitting of New Seismic-Resistant Wooden Houses Built before 2000” by Katsuyuki Usui

Mr. Katsuyuki Usui (President, Terra Design Studio, Tokyo Association of Architectural Firms)

Date and time

November 21, 2023 (Tue.), 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (tentative)

Place

Tokyo Metropolitan Hall (1st floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building)

Application

Contact the Secretariat of the Seismic Campaign for details.

Exhibition on Seismic Retrofitting Methods for Buildings (free admission)

Description

An exhibition of quake-resistant retrofitting methods for buildings and condominiums, as well as inexpensive and reliable quake-resistant retrofitting methods and devices for wooden houses will be on display. In addition, to make the event fun for children, novelty goods will be distributed at the Gacha Gacha and a stuffed animal will make an appearance to liven up the event.

Date and time

October 29, 2023 (Sun.), 10:00-16:00 (tentative) *The event may be canceled depending on the weather and other factors.

Place

Kiba Park Event Plaza (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

Panel exhibition of photographs of the earthquake and the efforts of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (free admission)

Description

Photos of the 100th anniversary of the Great Kanto Earthquake, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the Kumamoto Earthquake, as well as photos of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the Kumamoto Earthquake, In addition, there will be a panel exhibition on the efforts to promote the earthquake resistance of buildings along emergency transportation roads and the revision of the plan to promote earthquake resistant repair and renovation.

Date and time

1st: October 29, 2023 (Sun.), 10:00-16:00 (tentative) *This event may be canceled depending on weather conditions.

2nd: November 21, 2023 (Tue.) , 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (tentative)

Place

1st: Plaza, Metropolitan Kiba Park (Koto-ku, Tokyo)

2nd: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Gallery (1st floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building)

Individual consultation for earthquake-proofing

Description

Individual consultations will be held to answer various questions related to earthquake resistance.

Date and time

November 21, 2023 (Tue.), 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (tentative)

Place

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Gallery (1st floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building)

Application

Contact the Secretariat of the Seismic Campaign for details.

Showcase Tour of Successful Seismic Retrofitting Projects

Description

This event is designed to match Tokyo residents who are considering seismic retrofitting with owners of buildings that have undergone seismic retrofitting. The event will provide an opportunity to learn about the details of the retrofitting and to freely and openly exchange opinions with other building owners.

Date and time

1st: November 18, 2023 (Sat.), 14:30-16:30

2nd : Around January 2024 (tentative)

Place

1st: Tobishima Diamond Mansion

2nd: To be determined

Capacity

10 persons per session

Application

Contact the Secretariat of the Seismic Campaign for details.

For more information on how to apply and details of other events, please refer to the Seismic Campaign 2023.