｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2014 ｜

We visit a facility with weather forecaster Kyoko Sasaki where you can see lightning being made, and learn about its mechanisms. We also take a quiz on how to protect yourself from lightning by answering questions such as ‘will you be safe if I don’t wear metal accessories?’ and ‘can you escape lightning by standing under a tree?

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2013 ｜

The movement of Earth's interior, including the movement of mantle is explained in a simplified manner. By learning the movements of earth, viewers are taught that earthquakes occur because Earth is a living planet, and that earthquakes are events that cannot be stopped or avoided, leaving the perspective to accept earthquakes for what they really are.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2013 ｜

The viewer gains a better grasp of terms like "magnitude" and "seismic intensity", receives insight on how earthquakes occur, and learns how to put this knowledge to use. For instance, viewers are informed that the size of an earthquake is determined by how large an area of rock is ripped apart beneath the surface, and are further cautioned to be aware that how long the shaking continues is crucial.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2013 ｜

Using the earthquake early warning system as a theme, we learn about the nature of "seismic waves". In order to explain seismic waves, that are not visible to the naked eye, experimental apparatuses are set up to give better visualization, and characters Mr. P and Mr. S are introduced. Earthquakes and its mechanisms are explained in an easy to understand manner, tying the facts learned to how one can protect lives.

｜Length : 10min. ｜Year : 2013 ｜

This course is taught using the CROSSROAD GAME. A crossroad is the place where two or more roads intersect. The participants are presented with a predicament that requires a decision of either YES or NO. There's no right or wrong answer in this game. The purpose is to encourage players to: 1) imagine different disaster scenarios and think about how to deal with them; and 2) explore the subject further by talking with other players who have different opinions. Through discussion, let's find a solution together!