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25
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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

12
Sep 2025

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Peace Boat Disaster Relief to Exhibit at Global Festa JAPAN 2025

Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) is pleased to announce our participation in Global Festa JAPAN 2025, one of the largest international cooperation events in Japan. Now in its 34th year, the event will be held in a hybrid format, combining in-person exhibitions and activities in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with online streaming for audiences across the country. Under the theme “Change the World With Your Step – Plus One for International Cooperation,” Global Festa brings together a wide range of organizations, from NGOs and international agencies to universities, private companies, and public institutions, to showcase their efforts toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the PBV booth #N181 located at Japan […]

01
Sep 2025

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Preparing Together for Disasters: Survey for International Residents in Japan

September 1 is recognized in Japan as Disaster Preparedness Day. With the constant risk of earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons, it is essential that everyone living in Japan is ready to respond quickly and calmly when disasters strike. Effective disaster preparedness means ensuring that all members of society—regardless of age, residence, or background—know exactly what to do in their specific situation. This helps prevent confusion, panic, or added strain on others during an evacuation or emergency response. Certain groups are more vulnerable in times of disaster, including children, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and the elderly. With proper preparation, many of the challenges they face can be reduced. Among the groups […]

21
Sep 2024

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Torrential Rains and Floods in Noto, Ishikawa

Much of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture has been affected by heavy rains and flooding. Inundation, river floods, and landslides in multiple locations across the area have been reported. An emergency weather warning is in effect in the region as of 15:00, September 21st, 2024. The communities impacted by the Noto Ishikawa Earthquake of January 1st this year have been severely affected by this climate disaster again. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) members have been in Wajima City and Suzu City to support the communities impacted by the earthquake since the beginning of January. The teams are in close contact with the authorities and other support organizations to assist […]

28
Nov 2023

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Happy Giving Tuesday!

Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) has been carrying out emergency relief projects across Japan and abroad. During this year, the PBV launched relief projects in the following communities along with long-term projects in the areas affected by disasters in previous years. – Hatay, Turkey (earthquakes in February) – Ishikawa, Japan (earthquake in May) – Fukuoka, Japan (heavy rains in July) – Akita, Japan (floods in July and September) – Maui, Hawaii (fires in August) – Chiba, Japan (typhoon No.13 in September) Taking this opportunity, we would like to thank all of our supporters and donors for their continued cooperation. Without such generous support, we wouldn’t have been able to support […]

09
May 2023

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Emergency Relief Fund for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake May 2023

On May 5, 2023, at around 14:42, there was an earthquake in Ishikawa Prefecture with a strong tremor of intensity 6 upper on the Japanese seismic scale. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the epicenter was located in the Noto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, with an estimated depth of 10 km and a magnitude of 6.3. Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) expresses our deepest sympathies to all those affected by this earthquake. The PBV dispatched a team to the affected areas on May 6th, and is currently working on damage and needs assessment in cooperation with the local authorities, NGOs and other support organization. We seek your generous cooperation to […]

07
Feb 2022

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Certificate of appreciation from Saga Prefecture

We are very honored to be awarded a certificate of appreciation from the Governor of Saga Prefecture. Yasuhiro Ueshima, the secretary-general of the Peace Boat Disaster Relief (PBV) attended the ceremony held on February 4th, 2022, on behalf of the PBV team. Since August last year, PBV has carried out relief programs in Omachi-cho, Saga Prefecture to support the communities affected by the floods. In recognition of our activities, PBV was invited to the Governor’s Certificate of Appreciation presentation ceremony held at the Saga Prefectural Government. The ceremony was attended by 42 organizations, including the local fire department, private firms, non-profit organizations, and volunteer groups from both in the prefecture […]

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