J:COM Special Program “Community-Based Safety and Security for the Future” to be Broadcast Starting Monday, September 1st, on Disaster Prevention Day

【J:COM】 Thinking about the future on Disaster Prevention Day: Special program “Community-based Safety and Security for the Future” Broadcast begins Monday, September 1st ​
J:COM Press release: August 29, 2025 On Disaster Prevention Day, think about initiatives for the future: Special program “Community-Based Safety and Security for the Future” begins broadcasting on Monday, September 1st J:COM Inc. (J:COM, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoichi Iwaki) will broadcast the latest installment of its special program “Locally Originating: Weaving Safety and Security for the Future” on its original channel, the “J:COM Channel,” starting Monday, September 1, 2025. In addition to streaming on J:COM’s local information app, “Do-Local,” the program will also be streamed on the “J:COM
Channel/J:Tele Official YouTube Channel.” The program can be viewed from anywhere in the country on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and other devices. The program will be available for pre-order starting today on the J:COM Channel and J:Tele Official YouTube channels.
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As a community-based media outlet, J:COM has striven to provide information needed by local residents, such as disaster prevention weather information and lifestyle support information. We also continue to work on disaster prevention and disaster relief in peacetime, including by concluding disaster prevention agreements with local governments. In June 2023, we formed a dedicated team to handle information related to safety and security in order to further strengthen our local reporting network. In collaboration with local governments, organizations, companies, and citizens, we began producing and broadcasting “This is J:COM Safety and Security Division,” a program that introduces unique local initiatives related to disaster prevention, mitigation, and crime prevention, nationwide from October 2023. In conjunction with Disaster Prevention Day, established to raise disaster prevention awareness and encourage disaster preparedness, we will be broadcasting a special program to help viewers learn about and think about disaster prevention starting at 6:00 PM on Monday, September 1st. Learning from past disasters, we will be showcasing the images and thoughts of people across the country who are working to prevent and mitigate disasters, encouraging viewers to think about disaster prevention and the future. We will also be broadcasting the latest episode of the special program “Community-Based Safety and Security for the Future,” which will also be available as an archived broadcast. In addition, we will be broadcasting “Hobby Doki!”, a program that provides camping tips that are fun and easy for beginners and are also useful for disaster preparedness. “Fun Disaster Prevention! First Camping (Compilation)” will also be broadcast. As a community-based company, J:COM will continue to promote understanding of disaster prevention and other issues, aiming to realize a sustainable society through the themes of disaster prevention, disaster mitigation, and crime prevention, and will produce and deliver programs that consider the future to people across the country. Broadcast date and time: Monday, September 1, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM *End times vary depending on the program. Channel Number: Sapporo, Sendai, Kanto, Kansai, and Fukuoka areas: Channel 11, Kumamoto area: Channel 10, Shimonoseki area: Channel 12 Click here for the special website: *Broadcast schedule and content are subject to change without notice. Broadcast time Broadcast program Organization From 6:00 PM “Hobby Doki! Fun Disaster Prevention! “My First Camping (Compilation)” Same schedule nationwide From 6:25 PM “Safety and Security from the Community, Weaving it into the Future” Latest Work “J:COM Channel” (Regional Programming) From 6:40 PM “Locally Originated Safety and Security for the Future” Archived Broadcast “J:COM Channel” (regional organization) ＜Program Details＞ ■6:00 PM Program Name: “Hobby Doki!” “Enjoy Disaster Prevention! First Camping (Compilation)” Broadcast Channel: “J:COM Channel” (same programming nationwide)
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-7a43c6bd2543b028ad8f2f3e8e12d395-960×540.jpg Even at managed campgrounds, certain knowledge is necessary, such as how to stay safe. This camping knowledge can be useful in the event of a disaster. There are many things you don’t normally do while camping, like pitching a tent and starting a fire. This program is aimed at families new to camping, and provides easy, fun camping tips that are fun for kids and can also be useful in disaster preparedness. [Instructor] Hajime Samukawa [Appearances] Atsuhiro Tsuda (Diane), Tsubasa Masuwaka, Ayumu Yokoyama ■6:25 PM Program Title: “Locally Originated Safety and Security for the Future” Latest Production Broadcast Channel: “J:COM Channel” (Regional Programming) This documentary program introduces people from all over Japan who are working to prevent and mitigate disasters, drawing lessons from past earthquakes, typhoons, heavy rains, and other disasters. This time, we’ll be bringing you seven diverse, latest works, including content on recent storm and flood damage, the growing focus on inbound tourism disaster prevention, and the latest AI technology.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-9180c00269e8b3bad5eb9acf293b55c7-1467×913.jpg ・Sapporo Area “What you can do now” Super Rescue Sapporo (SRS) is a special advanced rescue team. They respond to large-scale and special disasters and are said to be the “last line of defense” that saves lives. This program follows the activities of SRS team member Akitoshi Suzuki, conveying the importance of thinking about “what you can do now” and taking action.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-c8b52b7f97fd80c0c1effbac6d58a3d9-3264×2448.jpg Saitama/Sendai Area: “Two Years Since the Koshigaya Flood: Prepare for Unexpected Heavy Rain!” 』 During the typhoon in June 2023, Koshigaya City recorded the highest 24-hour rainfall ever recorded, at 260.5 mm, with approximately one-quarter of the city flooded to within 15 cm of the ground. What were the thoughts and actions of the affected government and residents? And what improvements were made as a result? We will examine this based on the honest voices of those involved and specific actions.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-ab27c651868c8e16cac9936e29d04ba4-1920×1080.jpg – Tokyo Area: “Bibs for Tomorrow – 7 Days of Struggle in the Hachioji Asakawa District After Typhoon Hagibis” The 2019 East Japan Typhoon (Typhoon Hagibis) caused flooding in over 160 homes in the Asakawa district of Hachioji City’s Minami-Asakawa River basin. The Social Welfare Council attempted to independently assemble volunteers to help with the recovery efforts, but faced a number of problems, including a lack of vehicles, materials, and volunteer bibs. We now unravel the untold story of their seven-day challenge.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-c9bae7bbdf1fde49c3585737eb38e1b4-1920×1080.png Chiba and Ibaraki Area: “Overcoming the Disaster of Isolation” During the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, a major issue was the lack of public assistance due to the area’s topographical characteristics. Geographically, the Boso Peninsula faces similar risks, and some areas were actually isolated by the Boso Peninsula Typhoon in 2019. Learning from these experiences, this article focuses on the activities of a voluntary disaster prevention organization in the Oi district of Minamiboso City, which is working to improve mutual assistance within the community.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-ca7ff154bc68f7033d87546c0b92c952-1920×1080.jpg ・Kanagawa Area: “Facing the Threat of Landslides – A Police Officer Enchanted by Mt. Oyama” Kanagawa Prefecture is at high risk of landslides due to the volcanic ash deposits from Mount Fuji. Heavy rain two weeks after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923 also caused a large-scale landslide, but one police officer responded quickly and saved many residents. This program follows a police officer who is trying to apply the valuable records and lessons of that time to the present day. What is the truth left behind by a senior from 102 years ago?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-76c216bb97c941c82cf6244caed139de-1420×812.jpg – Kansai Area: “Did you know? Inbound Disaster Prevention Measures” The number of foreign tourists is rapidly increasing due to the Osaka-Kansai Expo. With the opening of an Osaka IR in 2031, inbound demand is expected to increase even further. What challenges do foreign tourists face in the event of a disaster? And what is required of us? This article sheds light on current challenges through the personal accounts of foreigners who have experienced disasters in Japan.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/7676/1702/7676-1702-2d7b53c35a4823b8a093247dc5d75c9e-960×720.jpg ・Western Japan Area: “AI Changes Safety and Security” During disasters, local governments struggle with determining when to issue evacuation orders and how to communicate them to citizens. Amid this, a new AI system called “PREIN” has been launched in Kyushu. A university in Fukuoka is also developing a new system. We take a closer look at the evolution of AI, which aims to save more lives during disasters when linear rain bands, river flooding, and a variety of conflicting information are present. ■18:40 Program Title: “Safety and Security from the Local Community, Spreading to the Future” Archived Broadcast Broadcast Channel: “J:COM Channel” (regional programming) ・Sapporo Area “A major Sapporo flood is coming – Records and lessons learned from the Toyohira River flood” Saitama and Sendai areas “Connecting reconstruction with disaster prevention through technology” ・Tokyo area “Protecting Everyone – The Arakawa River Flooding Crisis and Lessons from Typhoon Hagibis” ・Chiba and Ibaraki areas “Message for the Future: Lessons from Fukushima” “The Joso Flood: Voices of 110 People from the Disaster Areas” ・Kanagawa Area “Surviving a Huge Earthquake: The Great Kanto Earthquake in Western Kanagawa Prefecture as Told by Counting Trees” ・Kansai Area “Saving Memories: Photo Cleaning Volunteers in Osaka” ・Western Japan Area “What is ‘HINAN’? ~Foreigners and Disaster Prevention: Lessons from the Kumamoto Earthquake~” *Streaming schedule and content may change without notice. Program title “Safety and Security from the Community, Weaving it into the Future” *7 Latest Titles Distribution Start Date Friday, August 29, 2025 Distribution channel ・”J:COM Channel/J:Tele Official YouTube” September 2025 “Safety and Security from the Local Community, Weaving it into the Future” series
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL52wll7qTBDbjUNPDFxddexruWx0cLIfg ・Local information app “Do-Local”
https://www2.myjcom.jp/special/dolocal/ * “Do Local” will be available from Monday, September 1, 2025. Press release attachments