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BOSAI: Be Prepared - Evacuation with Pets
Culture Crossroads - S5 - E11
If you keep a dog or cat, have you ever thought what you'd do in the event of a disaster? Do shelters accept pets? How should pet owners prepare? We'll learn from a case study applied in Kumamoto.
Culture Crossroads: Season 5 - 15 Episode s
5x1 - Living the Plant-Based Life in Tokyo
January 16, 2023
With shops offering foods from around the world, Tokyo is famous for its variety of culinary options. But are the choices broad enough to cater to those who don't eat animal-based foods? A devout vegetarian Hindu, reporter Chinmaya Dikshit seeks an answer to that question. We follow him as he takes a look at the latest efforts to better accommodate plant-based dietary habits in Japan's capital.
5x2 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Helping the Elderly to Evacuate
February 6, 2023
Evacuation during a natural disaster can be especially difficult for the elderly and the disabled. We learn ways to support them to ensure that no one is left behind when a disaster strikes.
5x3 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Volunteer Support for Disaster
March 6, 2023
Why don't you join us as a disaster relief volunteer and contribute to the recovery of the stricken areas? The program introduces how to participate, the types of work required and essential items.
5x4 - Living With Natural Disasters
March 27, 2023
Thai language reporter for NHK WORLD-JAPAN Chairat Thomya visits the district of Taro in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. It was part of the region ravaged by the tsunami of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. Through talking with the residents of Taro who've experienced the tragedy, Chairat looks to find out how people can live with and pass on the memories of natural disasters.
5x5 - Childrearing Beyond Borders
April 3, 2023
Giving birth and childrearing come with many worries, which can be magnified for mothers living in a country not their own. Luckily for those in Japan, Tsubonoya Tomomi, a seasoned nursery school teacher, founded an NPO devoted to helping non-Japanese moms overcome cultural and language barriers. We follow Tomomi in her work and learn about the philosophy behind her efforts.
5x6 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Seaside Safety
July 3, 2023
Learn how to ensure safety while having fun on the beach in summer. Knowledge of the rip currents that can wash you out to sea and the meaning of lifesavers' flags may even save your life.
5x7 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Typhoon Preparations
August 14, 2023
Every summer, several typhoons approach Japan and make landfall. By understanding the way they move and the power of their rainstorms, we can learn how to protect ourselves and our possessions.
5x8 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Lessons from the 1923 Earthquake
September 4, 2023
A major earthquake in Tokyo 100 years ago claimed about 105,000 lives. Walking today's streets with an urban disaster prevention expert, we consider what lessons we can learn from that catastrophe.
5x9 - Russians in Japan Speak Out
September 11, 2023
Over one and a half years have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine. Through a monthly radio show NHK WORLD-JAPAN's Russian language broadcasting offers opportunities for Russians in Japan to talk about their thoughts and emotional struggles. We revisit people who appeared on the program – a mother and daughter running a restaurant and a musical composer – to ask about their current situation.
5x10 - Creating Comfort in a Small Town
September 18, 2023
"A second home for everyone—that's the concept," says Ren, a Vietnamese guesthouse owner in rural Nagano Prefecture. Her warm personality attracts people from around the world. She also runs a beloved Vietnamese noodle shop on the weekends. It provides a welcoming spot that contributes to a more comfortable community. The positive relationship between Ren and the locals continues to grow.
5x11 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Evacuation with Pets
October 2, 2023
If you keep a dog or cat, have you ever thought what you'd do in the event of a disaster? Do shelters accept pets? How should pet owners prepare? We'll learn from a case study applied in Kumamoto.
5x12 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Disaster Breaking News
November 13, 2023
We look at the special factors that enable NHK WORLD-JAPAN to provide accurate, up-to-date information whenever a disaster strikes, including emergency reporting drills conducted by the news floor.
5x13 - Acting with a Disability
November 20, 2023
Actor Fujiwara Momona has been a wheelchair user since childhood. In a society that tends to limit how people with disabilities live their lives, what world does this budding actor hope to build?
5x14 - BOSAI: Be Prepared - Safety Pictograms
December 4, 2023
Safety pictograms are incredibly useful tools for learning about disaster hazards without the need for words. Learning the key points of their colors and designs will surely help you protect yourself.
5x15 - Timely Flavors, Timeless Memories
December 11, 2023
Have you ever had a meal you'll never forget? We asked people with international roots living in Japan to tell us about the flavors that will forever remain in their hearts.