Since the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011, Japan has faced an annual onslaught of natural disasters, each taking a toll on numerous lives. The nation stands on alert for various catastrophic events, including the anticipated high-probability occurrence of a direct earthquake beneath the capital, massive earthquakes and tsunamis like those expected in the Nankai Trough, super typhoons exacerbated by global climate change, and eruptions from numerous active volcanoes across the country, including Mount Fuji.
 
Meanwhile, Japan must confront the ongoing challenges of a declining birthrate and aging population, factors that contribute to a steady decline in the nation's ability to respond to natural disasters.
 
In response to these dual threats?the ever-present danger of natural disasters and the diminishing disaster response capacity due to demographic shifts?our company is committed to bolstering resilience at both the national and local levels. This includes macro-resilience through collaboration among the national government, prefectures, and municipalities, and micro-resilience facilitated by fostering cooperation among local community organizations such as neighborhood associations. A key focus is leveraging the advanced digital technologies of our parent company, NTT Data, to achieve resilience through enhanced information and data collaboration.

<Implementation of Seismic Intensity Distribution Simulations and Provision of Evaluation Reports>
In addition to evaluating liquefaction risks through soil/ground assessments, we offer quantitative evaluations of tsunami inundation areas/depths and seismic intensity distribution simulations by active fault units. This enables us to support the visualization of disaster risks surrounding specific regions.
 
<Risk Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)>
We can analyze disaster risks specific to client facilities (head offices, branch offices, system centers, distribution points, etc.) and supply chain risks through the visualization of information/distribution network structures between these locations. Utilizing GIS, we also support the visualization of human disaster risks at each site, considering changes in population during day and night and human flow.
 
<Support Based on the PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, and Act/Adjust) Cycle> 
Our firm covers the entire PDCA cycle for crisis management, from the formulation of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and other crisis management plans (Plan), through organizational training and the introduction of necessary equipment and digital technologies (Do), to verification of executability through tabletop and actual drills (Check), and planning for improvements and future activity plans (Action). This comprehensive approach supports the effective construction of Business Continuity Management (BCM).
 
<Initial Response Procedure Development for Volcanic Eruptions, Including Mount Fuji>
We assist in developing initial response procedures for various risks, including volcanic ash countermeasures and power supply strategies, aimed at reducing all risks associated with volcanic eruptions.
 
<Trend Research on Cutting-Edge Technologies Domestically and Internationally>
We continuously conduct research on cutting-edge technologies expected to be applied in the field of disaster prevention and crisis management, such as people flow data, drones, and satellites. This ongoing effort helps us support our clients in improving their issues from a technological perspective.

• Development of operational plans (timelines) and BCPs that remain functional during disasters and emergencies.
• Establishment of an organizational foundation through clarification of business roles, demarcation of responsibilities, and definition of internal and external collaboration partners, aimed at enhancing BCP integration.
• Advanced and rapid initial response capabilities through the introduction of digital transformation (DX) in the field of disaster prevention and crisis management.
• Enhancement of BCP through strengthened integration with IT-BCP.
• Improvement in staff response capabilities and awareness transformation through training and drills.

• Support for the formulation and revision of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) for governments, central ministries and agencies, prefectures, municipalities, and private companies.
• Support for the development of crisis management plans for large-scale international events.
• Research on cutting-edge technologies in the field of disaster prevention and crisis management.
• Strategic formulation for disaster prevention-related businesses.

• [BizXaaS MaP People Flow Analysis Service by NTT Data Institute of Management Consulting, Inc.]
• [DATA INSIGHT] Towards a Future of Disaster Prevention Accelerated by Organizational Collaboration Through Digital Technology
• [Information Future Issue 67] Utilizing Digital Technology in Disaster Response ? Can It Be the Savior in a Society With a Declining Population?
• [Information Future Issue 64] Addressing Infectious Disease Risks During Event Organization
• [Information Future Issue 63] How to Design a Resilient Society ? Autonomy, Collaboration, and Distribution
• [Information Future Issue 63] Strategies for Efficiently Aggregating and Organizing Information
• [TV Niigata First News] Special Recipe: Warming Hearts with "Imoni" ? Learning at the Disaster Prevention Imonist Class
• [Cabinet Office National Disaster Prevention Day] Warm Meals for Everyone Even During Disasters ? The Warm Disaster Prevention Soup Project