The “Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair,” an event to promote and raise awareness of disaster preparedness, was held at the Boat Race Kojima parking lot on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Now in its fourth year (FY2025), this year’s fair featured “hands-on experiences” as the main theme for all exhibits, with a wide range of disaster-prevention workshops.
The weather was also favorable, and the event was a great success, attracting approximately 12,000 people.
Here’s a look at the day’s events.
The information provided was current when this article was published in December 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
What is the “FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair”?
The “Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair” is an event hosted by Kurashiki City to promote and raise awareness of disaster preparedness.
It was held at the parking lot of Boat Race Kojima from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
The Boat Race Kojima parking lot was divided into three areas: “Discover! Hands-on Experience Area,” “Exciting! Hands-on Experience Area,” and “Big Gathering! Working Vehicles Area.” A variety of activities, centered on hands-on booths, were held, including:
- Stage events
- Rescue and relief drills
- Exhibits where visitors could learn about disaster preparedness in an enjoyable way
- A gathering of working vehicles
- Prize drawing
- Food trucks
Highlights of the day
I arrived at the venue around 11 a.m. There were already many people enjoying the event.
Working Vehicles Area
The Working Vehicles Area was especially crowded.
Along with the usual vehicles, such as police cars, police motorcycles, and fire engines, there were also vehicles that are rarely seen up close, including a Japan Self-Defense Forces truck.
One booth that caught my attention was the water-supply experience and exhibit run by the Kurashiki City Waterworks Bureau.
Visitors could fill a special water-supply bag with water and try carrying it. I learned a lot, thinking, “So that’s how it works!”
In recent years, we have often heard news that infrastructure such as water pipes is aging in municipalities across Japan, including Kurashiki City, and that water rates are being raised to fund equipment upgrades.
We were told that rather than simply replacing existing equipment, the city is upgrading it to disaster-resilient equipment, such as earthquake-resistant pipes.
Exhibits
Around 60 sponsoring companies and organizations presented creative, engaging exhibits that made learning fun. With “hands-on experiences” as the main theme, there was a wide range of workshops and other activities.
At the Kurashiki City Disaster Prevention and Crisis Management Office booth, staff helped visitors install the “Kurashiki Emergency Alert App,” which began operating on October 1, 2025.
Stage Events
When I arrived at the main stage, everyone was dancing to “Bosai PiPit! Dance.”
After that, a variety of performances were presented, including a puppet show.
The event that particularly stood out to me was the “rescue and extrication drill demonstration by the Okayama Prefectural Police Mobile Unit.”
Although it was a “demonstration,” they really did destroy the car as they carried out the rescue, conveying the tense atmosphere.
Food Truck Area
Around noon, the food truck area was noticeably busier.
The grounds of the Boat Race Kojima parking lot are spacious, and I felt that we could enjoy our meal comfortably without having to worry about the long lines seen in previous years.
From the Writer
As in the previous fiscal year (FY2024/Reiwa 6), the weather was favorable, and many people attended, enjoying learning about and experiencing disaster preparedness.
While disaster-prevention information often covers “standard” topics such as stockpiling supplies, the efforts of local governments and other organizations are continually being updated.
It was also a valuable experience because it gave me an easy way to learn about the latest initiatives.
I expect the event will be held again next fiscal year, and I plan to attend again as an opportunity to regularly strengthen my awareness of disaster preparedness and learn about the latest initiatives.
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FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair Information
| Name | FY2025 Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. |
| Location | Boat Race Kojima Parking Lot |
| Admission (tax included) | Free *Some food trucks will have items for sale |
| Website | Kurashiki Disaster Prevention Fair |
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