BOSAI: Science that Can Save Your Life
5.5
2020
Documentary
Japan has a long history of natural disasters. BOSAI explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.
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- Cast:
- Lemi Duncan
Episode 46 : Digital Twin
September. 28,2024
In 2021, digital twin technology analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters. Find out how it is also used for tsunami prediction.
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Episode 45 : Safety Tips for Hiking in Japan
September. 14,2024
Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. Learn safety tips for climbing and the latest on eruption prediction research.
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Episode 44 : Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!
July. 13,2024
The world's first robot fire brigade has been developed in Japan. See how these incredible robots equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.
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Episode 43 : Drone Disaster Management
June. 08,2024
Drones are proving particularly useful in the area of disaster response. Now, Osaka University is developing the world's first system to project evacuation information in the air.
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Episode 42 : How to Survive a Flood
May. 18,2024
What does it take to survive a flood? Japan has developed survival skills for floods through experiences such as typhoons. Find out how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.
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Episode 41 : How to Survive an Earthquake
April. 20,2024
Be earthquake-ready! Learn survival tips for quakes and when you're trapped under rubble. You'll want to watch this before your next trip to Japan.
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Episode 40 : Tsunami Evacuation
March. 16,2024
In this episode, we look at Japan's efforts to improve tsunami evacuation, from overcoming "normalcy bias" that causes people to underestimate risk, to the installation of coastal evacuation towers.
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Episode 39 : Emergency Food
March. 02,2024
Find out about Japan's emergency food options that meet the needs of various people. Also discover the rolling stock method, a smart way to stockpile emergency food.
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Episode 38 : Osaka Metropolis
January. 20,2024
Osaka, a city that thrives on rivers, has faced countless flood damage. Find out the latest measures protecting the city from typhoons and heavy rain.
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Episode 37 : Tokyo Metropolis
January. 13,2024
Tokyo is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes and flooding. Discover the most advanced disaster prevention technologies hidden throughout the city.
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