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Dec 2025

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Peace Boat Disaster Relief Publishes Its Annual Report 2024

Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) is pleased to announce the publication of its Annual Report for the period from April 2024 to March 2025, summarizing a year of extensive disaster response, recovery support, and preparedness activities in Japan and overseas. Throughout the year, PBV worked alongside local communities, volunteers, partner organizations, and donors to respond to complex and overlapping crises. In total, 117,788 volunteers and staff participated in PBV’s activities, supporting disaster-affected communities through emergency relief, shelter operations, livelihood recovery, and long-term resilience-building initiatives. In Japan, PBV continued large-scale support following the Noto Peninsula Earthquake and subsequent heavy rains in Ishikawa Prefecture, providing shelter management support, material assistance, meal services, bathing facilities, volunteer coordination, and […]

15
Dec 2025

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PBV Begins Pro Bono Partnership with Nishimura & Asahi

Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) is pleased to announce a new pro bono partnership with Nishimura & Asahi, one of Japan’s leading law firms. Since October 2025, the firm has been supporting PBV by providing legal expertise to strengthen our organizational activities and enhance our ability to serve communities affected by disasters in Japan and around the world. Nishimura & Asahi released a press statement introducing the partnership and highlighting the team involved in supporting PBV’s work. Their pro bono services contribute to PBV’s mission of assisting disaster-affected people and promoting community resilience through practical, people-centered disaster risk reduction. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to public interest activities […]

12
Dec 2025

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PBV Held Disaster Preparedness Webinars for Foreign Residents in Japan

On November 29–30, Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) conducted a series of online disaster preparedness webinars designed specifically for foreign residents living in Japan. The four sessions covered essential topics related to earthquakes, floods, typhoons, and general preparedness for life in a disaster-prone country. Throughout the series, participants learned practical steps they can take to stay safe—such as how disasters may affect urban areas like Tokyo, what items to prepare in advance, how to secure the home environment, how to interpret hazard maps, and when and where to evacuate during severe weather. The sessions also introduced key actions to take during an earthquake and ways to access reliable information and […]

09
Dec 2025

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Earthquake off Aomori Coast – Information Update and PBV’s Initial Response

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture at 11:15 p.m. on December 8, with a maximum seismic intensity of upper 6 recorded in Hachinohe. Tsunami warnings were issued for coastal areas of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate, and small tsunamis of 40–70 cm were observed. All tsunami advisories were lifted by 6:20 a.m. on December 9. Damage such as road collapse and power outages has been reported, and several people were injured by falls or falling objects. Risk of Strong Aftershocks and “Megaquake” Advisory The Japan Meteorological Agency and the Cabinet Office warn that strong aftershocks—or a potential larger main shock—may occur over the next week. Officials […]

08
Dec 2025

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Re-Gait Rehabilitation Progress – November Update

As we approach the end of the year, we are pleased to share the latest progress from the Re-Gait rehabilitation project with the UNBROKEN team in Lviv, Ukraine. Each month brings meaningful improvements for patients recovering from war-related injuries, and November has shown particularly encouraging results: With every cycle, Re-Gait continues to demonstrate its value as an innovative tool that enhances traditional physiotherapy — helping patients relearn natural walking patterns, reduce pain, and rebuild confidence. Physical Therapists shared: Therapists emphasize that Re-Gait helps patients progress faster by reinforcing correct gait movements and enabling more efficient therapy sessions. Patients who completed their sessions in November reported noticeable improvements: Such feedback highlights […]

11
Nov 2025

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Disaster Preparedness Training Webinar for Foreign Residents in Japan

Join Peace Boat Disaster Relief Center (PBV) for a free online webinar on November 29th and 30th designed specifically for foreign residents in Japan. While PBV conducts emergency and recovery support activities primarily in disaster-stricken areas both domestically and internationally, we also emphasize the importance of disaster preparedness and reduction through our training programs. Japan is a country that frequently experiences natural disasters. When we visit disaster sites, we often hear voices expressing regret, saying things like, “I never thought my town would be affected; I wish I had prepared earlier.” There are many ways to be proactive and prepared for disasters. Individuals can take measures not only for themselves […]

24
Oct 2025

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Re-Gait Rehabilitation Progress – September Update

We are pleased to share the latest updates on using Re-Gait from the rehabilitation center UNBROKEN from Ukraine. September has been a productive month, marked by continuous progress and support for patients on their journey to regain mobility and independence. This month, 6 patients began their rehabilitation with the Re-Gait device, while 15 patients successfully completed their sessions. The Re-Gait device continues to play an important role in helping patients improve movement and reduce pain. Below are reflections from both patients and therapists: Comments from Patients: Comments from Physical Therapists: Throughout September, the rehabilitation team captured key moments from the process: The UNBROKEN Rehabilitation Team continues to carefully track progress […]

13
Oct 2025

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Ongoing Efforts and Challenges of Disaster Relief in Northern Cebu

PBV has been conducting assessments and providing support in the disaster-affected areas of Bogo City, San Remigio, and Medellin in northern Cebu. On the ground, our team is inspecting the sanitation, water supply, and toilet conditions in evacuation centers. We are also visiting homes one by one to verify the damage to partially and fully destroyed houses reported by the barangays (local communities). In the Medellin area, 48 out of 2,773 homes have been completely destroyed. Some residents told us, “We are too afraid of the tremors to sleep in our homes.” We also met a family who, having lost their roof, is now forced to spend their nights in a pigpen. […]

11
Oct 2025

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Emergency Response to Cebu Earthquake: Delivering Lifesaving Water to Victims

The northern region of Cebu Island in the Philippines was severely affected by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake on September 30. In response, the Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has dispatched staff to initiate water supply support in the impacted areas in collaboration with SWFEC-Ph. Amidst ongoing building collapses and disrupted lifelines due to the intense tremors, securing safe drinking water has emerged as a critical challenge. Clean and sanitary water is a vital lifeline for those living in evacuation shelters. PBV has a history of partnering with local organizations for disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, particularly in the aftermath of typhoons. These established connections and prior experience enable us […]

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