[Free Participation, Held End of July] "Childcare Disaster Prevention Conference 2026" for Nursery Schools, Kindergartens, and Certified Child Centers: Timetable and Speakers for All 15 Lectures Announced

The Japan Association for Childcare Disaster Prevention (Representative Director: Shintaro Nishihata) has released the full timetable and speaker information for "Childcare Disaster Prevention Conference 2026," an online event to be held from July 27 (Mon) to July 31 (Fri), 2026.

This conference, themed "Disaster Prevention Starting with Our Safety to Protect Children," is aimed at kindergarten, nursery school, and certified child center teachers, as well as parents, local government officials, and individuals involved in community disaster prevention.

Since its first held in 2022, the conference has attracted many childcare professionals. In the previous event, a record 2,839 participants watched, achieving a satisfaction rate of 97%.

Timetable for All 15 Lectures Announced

Over five days, this conference will feature 15 lectures covering childcare disaster prevention from multiple perspectives, including disaster prevention, mitigation, earthquake disaster legacy, evacuation drills, stockpiling, disaster meals, and organizational management.

The lectures will cover practical content applicable from tomorrow in the field, such as:

- Practical methods to ensure evacuation drills are not just a formality - Disaster prevention apps and educational materials usable in childcare settings - Organizational management required during disasters - Ensuring the safety of childcare workers and initial response - Practical training to enhance decision-making and action skills

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Day 1: July 27 (Mon)

13:10~

"Shall We Start Disaster Prevention That Connects the Extraordinary with the Ordinary?"

Takashi Waki, Representative Director, Aegis Inc.

14:30~

"How to Build an Agile Organization Management That Doesn't Hesitate in Emergencies"

Hironobu Ohtake, Representative Director, Kataguruma Inc.

15:50~

"Learning Childcare Disaster Prevention Through Experience - Apps, Videos, Water Pressure & Toilet Experiments, and Evacuation Drill Methods You Can Use Tomorrow"

Risuko Ando, Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Disaster Resilience and Reconstruction Policy, University of Hyogo; Visiting Researcher, National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience

Day 2: July 28 (Tue)

13:10~

"Noto On-Site Interview | Special Coverage Project"

Teruyuki Hiyoshi, Director, Heiwa Kodomoen (Peace Children's Center)

14:30~

"Turning 3.11 into a Learning Experience"

Toshiro Sato, Director, General Incorporated Association Smart Supply Vision

15:50~

"'Waku Waku Ren' Technique to Foster the Ability to Act Without Hesitation"

Shuhiro Kamata, Representative Director, Tough Japan Inc.

Day 3: July 29 (Wed)

13:10~

"Lessons Should Not Be Built on Sacrificed Lives"

Mika Sato, Co-Representative, Survivors' Group of Hiwada Kindergarten

14:30~

"Rethinking Disaster Prevention from Everyday Walks"

Yukiko Miyano, Associate Professor, Department of Childcare and Design, Nihon Design Welfare College, International Josai Academy

15:50~

"Essential Cooking Method PolyCOOK and Food Stockpiling Lecture for Disasters"

Sonoko Morishita, Representative, Start Kitchen PolyCOOK; Disaster Food Specialist/Disaster Prevention Planner, Japan Society of Disaster Food

Day 4: July 30 (Thu)

13:10~

"How Daily Life in the Facility Becomes a Force to Protect Children ~Considering Facility Stockpiling and Ingenuity with Phase-Free Thinking~"

Mayuko Imaizumi, Representative Director, Office RM Inc. (Registered Dietitian, Disaster Prevention Planner, Japan Society of Disaster Food Specialist)

14:30~

"For Ensuring Children and Staff Can Wait Safely Within the Facility! Key Points for Disaster Stockpiling and Storage"

Mie Nagashiba, Representative Director, Japan Association of Disaster Preparedness and Storage Planners

15:50~

"Evacuation Drills That Protect Childcare Workers and Children ~Towards Practical Application Beyond Just Formality~"

Koji Higashiyama, Representative Director, First Rescue Inc.

Day 5: July 31 (Fri)

13:10~

"Escaping from 'Vague Disaster Prevention' - A Practical Model for Childcare Disaster Prevention Based on Awareness Surveys"

Shigeru Tsukahara, Representative Director, NPO Kodomo no Mori-dzukuri Suishin Network (Komori Net)

14:30~

"Are You Prepared? Thinking About What Would Be Useful in a Disaster ~How to Create a Portable Disaster Prevention Pouch to Save Lives~"

Katsue Takagi, Representative, Bosai Mama Kakitsubata

15:50~

"Knowing Isn't Enough to Protect - Practice of Judgment and Action"

Kyoko Tsukigase, Representative Director, General Incorporated Association Forward

Featured Lectures

"Shall We Start Disaster Prevention That Connects the Extraordinary with the Ordinary?" Takashi Waki

If disaster preparedness is incorporated into daily life, problems will be reduced. I believe this is true not only in childcare settings but also in everyone's daily lives.

I would like to talk about this theme.

"'Waku Waku Ren' Technique to Foster the Ability to Act Without Hesitation" Shuhiro Kamata

Wouldn't you like to think together about training that makes you excited, from "This looks interesting!" to "I want to try it!" to "This is fun!" to "I want to tell others!"? It's also memorable and practical from a neuroscience perspective. The means are infinite, even if the goal is the same. If you implement it in your drill on September 1st, you will win!

"For Ensuring Children and Staff Can Wait Safely Within the Facility! Key Points for Disaster Stockpiling and Storage" Mie Nagashiba

Disaster stockpiling in childcare settings is a preparation to protect the lives of not only staff but also children of various ages. We will clearly explain the necessary disaster stockpiling for safe waiting within the facility, from "why it is necessary" to "what to prepare and how to prepare it." We will share insights from a practical perspective, covering the facility's responsibilities during disasters, risk assessments, key points for realizing disaster stockpiling, and creating a sustainable stockpiling system that doesn't just end with "doing it."

"Essential Cooking Method PolyCOOK and Food Stockpiling Lecture for Disasters" Sonoko Morishita

What and how much disaster food stock are you preparing? It may take several days to hand over to parents. Knowing the PolyCOOK cooking method allows for cooking even in environments where lifelines are down. The water-saving tips taught by PolyCOOK are a way for children to learn disaster prevention while playing. Please share this with parents and the community.

"How Daily Life in the Facility Becomes a Force to Protect Children ~Considering Facility Stockpiling and Ingenuity with Phase-Free Thinking~" Mayuko Imaizumi

Based on my experience as a registered dietitian who worked in nursery schools for many years and past disaster case studies, I will convey a perspective of considering disaster prevention as a personal issue. It is important not only that stockpiles "exist" but that they can be "used." Taking into account the challenges revealed by a preliminary survey targeting nursery schools, I will provide hints for considering preparations suitable for each facility, focusing on how daily childcare, meal services, drills, and information sharing can become strengths during emergencies.

Participation Benefits

Materials from the speakers will be distributed to those who complete the survey after each day's lectures.

Furthermore, a gift campaign from sponsoring companies will be held for those who complete the survey.

*Availability and content of materials vary by speaker.

*Materials may not be identical to those used in the lectures.

Details and Application Here

Sponsors and Endorsers

[Sponsors]

Oisix Ra Daichi Inc.

Kataguruma Inc.

Nishihata System Inc.

BABY JOB Inc.

Asuka Inc.

Bellesante Staff Co., Ltd.

MJ Inc.

[Media Sponsors]

MIRAKUU

Pastel IT Shimbun

HoiClue

[Endorsers]

NPO Kodomo no Mori-dzukuri Suishin Network

Japan Association of Youth, Japan Association of Nursery Schools

3.11 Memorial Network

National Association of Small-Scale Childcare Facilities NPO

General Incorporated Association National Certified Child Center Liaison Council

General Incorporated Association Corporate-Led Childcare Federation

Disaster Prevention Library

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation 3.11 Memorial Network

Event Overview

Event Name: Childcare Disaster Prevention Conference 2026

Date: July 27 (Mon) - July 31 (Fri), 2026

Time: 13:00 - 17:00

Format: Online (Zoom)

Participation Fee: Free (Advance registration required)

Target Audience: Teachers, directors, managers, head office staff of nursery schools, kindergartens, certified child centers nationwide, parents, school personnel, local government officials, individuals involved in community disaster prevention, etc.

Organizer: Japan Association for Childcare Disaster Prevention

Details and Application Page https://hoiku-bosai.com/conference/