Japan’s government has announced a plan to accelerate the development of advanced disaster prevention technologies, including systems for remote operation of heavy machinery, and set a target of achieving ¥2 trillion (about $13.3 billion) in overseas revenue in the coming years.
According to government officials, the strategy aims to strengthen domestic disaster response capabilities—Japan frequently experiences earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons—while tapping export potential to countries with high demand for disaster safety solutions.
The plan’s focus includes supporting research and development of remote-controlled equipment, search-and-rescue robots, and early warning systems integrated with artificial intelligence. The government will collaborate with private corporations and research institutes to accelerate commercialization.
Target markets are identified as Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Latin America—regions with high disaster risks but lacking adequate technological infrastructure. Exports of disaster prevention products and services are expected to reach ¥2 trillion by 2030.
In addition, Japan will boost human resource training and technical transfer to international partners, to build sustainable disaster prevention systems globally.
