Tune in to Kiss FM KOBE for a special radio program focusing on “urban disasters.” The program titled ‘BATON from KOBE – 30 years from the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake: Lessons and Messages from that day’ is a collaborative effort between Kiss FM KOBE and TOKYO FM, airing simultaneously on both stations.
As we mark 30 years since the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, the program aims to explore the unprecedented urban seismic event, reflecting on urban development and city planning post-disaster. It delves into the idea that there is much for the Tokyo metropolitan area to learn from Kobe, particularly in light of the looming threat of a major earthquake directly hitting the capital.
Hosted by entertainer “Yuji,” TOKYO FM announcer “Chihiro Teshima,” and Kiss FM KOBE’s own “Tarzan Yamashita,” the program will discuss the role of radio during disasters and share personal experiences, including how Yamashita, who was in Kobe during the earthquake, assisted local victims using his background in moving services.
Moreover, the show will feature excerpts from Kiss FM KOBE’s broadcasts immediately after the earthquake, highlighting the vital role of radio in times of crisis. The discussion on “urban disasters” will be enriched by the insights of guest speaker Professor Keiichi Sato from Senshu University’s Faculty of Network and Information, focusing on how Japan’s disaster preparedness evolved significantly following the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.
Scheduled to broadcast on January 19, 2025, from 7:00 to 7:55 PM, the program offers a platform to delve into topics such as temporary housing issues, wide-area evacuation strategies, and the importance of drawing lessons from past recovery efforts in earthquake-prone Japan.
For those residing in Kobe, the program serves as a moment of reflection on the past 30 years while contemplating the potential impact of a “capital region earthquake” that could occur in the future, particularly in the southern Kanto region.
Don’t miss this insightful program that not only remembers the past but also sheds light on the resilience and lessons learned from urban disasters.
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: January 18, 2025 8:11 am