In recent years, there has been an increase in localized torrential downpours that are difficult to predict, making a rapid response to flooding damage increasingly important. In particular, in large-scale underground spaces such as underground shopping malls and subway systems—where it is difficult to monitor weather conditions above ground—initial response measures and smooth evacuation plans during heavy rains, when the risk of flooding is high, are critical.
In light of these circumstances, the “Tokyo Metropolitan Council for Flood Countermeasures in Underground Shopping Arcades and Similar Facilities”—composed of underground shopping arcade operators and government agencies—is conducting participatory evacuation drills involving elementary school students and other users to strengthen coordination among facilities connected to underground shopping arcades and to enhance evacuation measures from the users’ perspective.
We are pleased to announce that this fiscal year, with the aim of promoting understanding of safety measures during flooding in underground spaces and improving the effectiveness of response capabilities, we will be holding the following events.

1. Event Name

A Challenge for Parents and Kids! Flash Flood Escape Simulation (Underground Mall Evacuation Experience)

2. Venue and Date/Time

Yaesu Venue

Wednesday, August 5, Reiwa 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Yaechika [Yaesu Underground Mall], Yanmar Tokyo, Midtown Yaesu)

Ikebukuro Venue

Friday, August 7, Reiwa 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Esola Ikebukuro, Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre)

3. Recruitment Overview

Eligible Individuals

Elementary school students (grades 4–6) living or attending school in Tokyo and their parents or guardians

Number of Openings

Approximately 30 people per session (including children and parents)
*Up to two children per parent

How to Apply

Please access the event flyer (PDF: 1,426 KB), review the details, and then register via the registration website link located at the top of the back of the flyer.

 You can also access the event flyer using the following methods.

• Click on the event name in the “Press Releases” section of the Urban Development Bureau’s website
  

  

• Click on the event name in the “Announcements” section of the Rainwater Infiltration Project website.
  

  

Application Period

From 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24.
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held.
Winners will be notified by email or phone by Tuesday, July 28.

4. Event Details

• (1) Vertical Evacuation Drill (Evacuation from the underground mall to a safe location)
• (2) Classroom Session (Learning About Floods)
• (3) Hands-on Programs (Water Pressure Simulator, Earthquake Simulation, Disaster VR, Disaster Prevention City Planning VR, etc.)

*We will also be distributing tools and various supplies useful for summer vacation science projects, as well as emergency food supplies.
*See attached flyer (PDF: 1,472 KB)

Contact: Tokyo Metropolitan Underground Shopping Arcades and Other Areas Flood Prevention Council (Secretariat: Coordination Division, Urban Infrastructure Department, Bureau of Urban Development) Phone: 03-5388-3386 Email: S0000177(at)section.metro.tokyo.jp *Please replace (at) with @ when sending an email.