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BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

Masahiko Shinohara talks about the mechanism of fire tornadoes and how the Great Kanto Earthquake was one of the worst disasters in Japanese history.

Next airing Sat, Nov 14 5:10 AM - 5:25 AM NHK World TV
Most recent Wed, Nov 11 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM NHK World News
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Episodes

50 indexed

Disaster Preparedness for Agricultural Infrastruct

31 October 2026
2 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Upgrading Dams for a Changing Climate

18 July 2026
8 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Linear Rainbands

31 May 2026
8 airings 0 upcoming

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Protecting Cultural Properties from Disaster

7 February 2026
7 airings 0 upcoming

The host explores various disaster preparedness technologies protecting Japan's cultural properties.

Nankai Trough Megaquake

24 January 2026
16 airings 0 upcoming

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for Nankai Trough megaquake.

Disaster Preparedness from Space

3 January 2026
8 airings 0 upcoming

The host explores how Japan assesses flood and earthquake damage using artificial satellite observation technology.

Immersive Disaster Preparedness Training

20 December 2025
8 airings 0 upcoming

The host sheds light on AR and VR technologies that provide realistic simulations of fire smoke and tsunami risks, improving emergency preparedness and hazard awareness.

FireTornadoes

30 November 2025
3 airings 0 upcoming

Masahiko Shinohara talks about the mechanism of fire tornadoes and how the Great Kanto Earthquake was one of the worst disasters in Japanese history.

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

22 November 2025
35 airings 0 upcoming

Experts shed light on massive logistics facilities with robust structures and advanced seismic isolation systems, making them suitable as evacuation sites.

Preventing Marine Disasters

30 August 2025
8 airings 0 upcoming

Accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence in summer. Experts examine smart device technologies that help prevent these disasters.

How Tokyo Skytree Deals with Disaster

21 June 2025
8 airings 8 upcoming

Experts examine the advanced technologies of Tokyo Skytree, one of Japan's most famous tourist attractions, which is equipped with a variety of countermeasures against disasters.

Scientists on a Quest to Control Typhoons

2 November 2024
8 airings 0 upcoming

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Digital Twin

28 September 2024
7 airings 7 upcoming

Host Lemi Duncan presents experts' insights on digital twin technology, which analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters in 2021.

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

13 July 2024
7 airings 0 upcoming

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

Drone Disaster Management

8 June 2024
12 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

How to Survive a Flood

18 May 2024
7 airings 0 upcoming

The filmmakers illustrate how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

How to Survive an Earthquake

20 April 2024
8 airings 0 upcoming

Experts talk about technology that helped people survive the earthquake in Japan and share survival tips.

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

20 January 2024
7 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Droughts

18 November 2023
8 airings 0 upcoming

With droughts increasing and simulations predicting that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future, the filmmakers take a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

Lava Flows

29 July 2023
8 airings 0 upcoming

The hazard map for Mount Fuji, which was revised in 2021, reveals the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. Experts look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

FireTornadoes

24 June 2023
11 airings 0 upcoming

Masahiko Shinohara talks about the mechanism of fire tornadoes and how the Great Kanto Earthquake was one of the worst disasters in Japanese history.

River Flooding

20 May 2023
8 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Landslides

18 February 2023
8 airings 0 upcoming

Reporter Lemi Duncan speaks with Dr Hirotaka about the causes of landslides and the technology that helps reduce damage from landslides.

Linear Rainbands

13 August 2022
159 airings 0 upcoming

Lemi Duncan sheds light on linear rainbands, a phenomenon which causes frequent torrential rain and floods in Japan, and why it is hard to make accurate forecasts.

Disaster Response Robots

4 June 2022
8 airings 0 upcoming

Lemi Duncan sheds light on sophisticated robots that can help rescue survivors, enter dangerous sites and provide detailed data in the aftermath of a major disaster.

Soil Liquefaction

12 February 2022
8 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Earthquake Fire

4 December 2021
8 airings 0 upcoming

No episode description is available yet.

Large-Scale Logistics Facilities

8 airings 0 upcoming

Experts shed light on massive logistics facilities with robust structures and advanced seismic isolation systems, making them suitable as evacuation sites.

Disaster Response Robots

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Lemi Duncan sheds light on sophisticated robots that can help rescue survivors, enter dangerous sites and provide detailed data in the aftermath of a major disaster.

Lava Flows

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hazard map for Mount Fuji, which was revised in 2021, reveals the possibility of greater damage from lava flows. Experts look at what lies behind those assumptions and what countermeasures can be taken.

How to Survive an Earthquake

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Experts talk about technology that helped people survive the earthquake in Japan and share survival tips.

How to Survive a Flood

7 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The filmmakers illustrate how to safely navigate flooded streets and escape sinking cars.

Upgrading Dams for a Changing Climate

7 airings 0 upcoming TVG

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Preventing Marine Disasters

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Accidents near the beach are a constant occurrence in summer. Experts examine smart device technologies that help prevent these disasters.

BOSAI: Science That Can Save Your Life

9 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Many mountains in Japan that attract tourists are active volcanoes. The filmmakers present safety tips for climbing them and the latest on eruption prediction research.

Earthquake Fire

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Soil Liquefaction

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Scientists on a Quest to Control Typhoons

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Lemi Duncan learns about a national project that explores ways to weaken typhoons using fleets of ships and artificial clouds.

Immersive Disaster Preparedness Training

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The host sheds light on AR and VR technologies that provide realistic simulations of fire smoke and tsunami risks, improving emergency preparedness and hazard awareness.

River Flooding

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

BOSAI Osaka Metropolis

7 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Send in the Robot Fire Brigade!

7 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

A look at how the world's first robot fire brigade equipped with AI can tackle large-scale fires in areas that are inaccessible to humans.

Disaster Preparedness from Space

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The host explores how Japan assesses flood and earthquake damage using artificial satellite observation technology.

Landslides

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Reporter Lemi Duncan speaks with Dr Hirotaka about the causes of landslides and the technology that helps reduce damage from landslides.

Droughts

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

With droughts increasing and simulations predicting that megadroughts could occur in the not-so-distant future, the filmmakers take a look at Japan's technology attempting to address issues surrounding water scarcity.

Drone Disaster Management

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The hosts explore technologies and systems that help detect and reduce the impact of natural disasters.

Nankai Trough Megaquake

8 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The filmmakers explore Japan's advanced technological preparations for the Nankai Trough megaquake.

Disaster Preparedness for Agricultural Infrastruct

2 airings 0 upcoming TVG

Torrential rains and earthquakes can destroy irrigation ponds, increasing the risk of flooding; we look at how new technology is utilizing fish finders and GPS to support disaster preparedness.

Protecting Cultural Properties from Disaster

7 airings 0 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

The host explores various disaster preparedness technologies protecting Japan's cultural properties.

Digital Twin

7 airings 7 upcoming NR (Not Rated)

Host Lemi Duncan presents experts' insights on digital twin technology, which analyzed a landslide in Atami and prevented further disasters in 2021.

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