About 70% of Japan’s land area is mountainous and hilly, and the distance from rivers to the sea is short and steep. Because of this, the rain that falls on mountains flows all the way to the sea, making the country prone to flooding and landslides. Japan is also located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of frequent earthquakes and intense volcanic activity, and is home to about 10% of the world’s 1,500 active volcanoes.^*1

In addition to earthquakes, which occur frequently in Japan due to geographical factors, floods and inundations caused by heavy rainfall or intense cloudbursts have become more frequent in recent years, and are expected to increase in frequency in the future due to the effects of global warming.^*2 The first step is to take measures to prevent disasters from occurring by improving resilience to water infrastructure disasters. But if a disaster does occur, the damage should be kept to a minimum. In addition, it is imperative to alleviate the various stresses experienced by victims.　

Kubota has gained a great deal of experience in Japan, which is known as a disaster-prone country, and has developed a variety of technologies and products that are effective in dealing with disasters, as well as equipment and systems that are effective in ensuring safety and security in disaster-stricken areas and evacuation centers. Kubota will continue to support the construction of a disaster-resilient society that can respond quickly, accurately, and flexibly to various disasters, not only in Japan but also the rest of the world, helping to ensure a smoother recovery.