# Japanese community disaster and medical preparedness events > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-community-disaster-and-medical-preparedness-events > Updated: 2026-09-05T08:05:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Various community events focused on disaster preparedness and emergency medical training were held across Japan. In Akita City, the 7th Akita Disaster Prevention Camp Festival featured workshops for making disaster prevention goods, lectures, and displays of emergency vehicles from the police, fire department, and Self-Defense Forces. The event included specialized sessions on pet disaster prevention and engagement with disaster-affected areas. In Mie Prefecture, the ‘Health Festival 2026’ and a gathering regarding emergency medicine provided hands-on training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). A lecture emphasized the importance of overcoming ‘normalcy bias’ during disasters. Similarly, in Ayabe, Kyoto Prefecture, an ‘Emergency Fair’ allowed citizens to practice chest compressions on mannequins and explore ambulances to increase understanding of emergency medical services. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Health and emergency medical training events held in Matsusaka and Ayabe Health and emergency medical festivals in Matsusaka and Ayabe provided citizens with hands-on training in CPR, AED usage, and disaster preparedness. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-and-emergency-medical-training-events-held-in-matsusaka-and-ayabe ### 2026-09-05: Akita Disaster Prevention Camp Festival held in Akita City The 7th Akita Disaster Prevention Camp Festival is taking place on September 5-6 in Akita City, featuring emergency vehicle displays, disaster preparedness workshops, and educational lectures. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/akita-disaster-prevention-camp-festival-held-in-akita-city --- Cite as: Japanese community disaster and medical preparedness events. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-community-disaster-and-medical-preparedness-events