Events
U.S. Pavilion at Risk Control in Tokyo (RISCON) 2009
- Security & Safety Trade
Expo October 21 – 23,
2009
REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
(for full report, please access our Market Research Library )
Security on Mass Transportation
While airport security has become much tighter in recent years,
there is much less security in place in metro and train stations.
Japanese railways are installing more cameras and making other
improvements with their capital investment budget. The Ministry
of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT), which oversees
railway companies, is also focusing on security improvements for
mass transportation. The market demand for various emergency
preparedness items such as bio-chem material and explosive
detection & containment systems may offer export
opportunities for U.S. companies offering new technology with
security applications.
Port Security
Given the realities of today’s security environment, port
security is more important than ever – particularly in Japan,
where more than 99% of all good pass through seaports. The
government of Japan has implemented security action plans for
Japanese ports and associated customs operations. The procurement
required by these port security upgrades may offer export
opportunities for U.S. companies offering new technology with
security applications.
Avian Flue Preparedness
The Government of Japan’s (GOJ) Pandemic Influenza Preparedness
Action Plan was issued in November 2005 in compliance with the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Influenza Preparedness
Plan. The GOJ plan describes Japan's countermeasures against the
increasing risk of a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus
epidemic. In addition to stockpiling medicines and developing new
vaccines, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW)
allocated $1.32 billion in 2007 to develop "infrastructure" to
prepare for a possible outbreak. These preparations have created
business opportunities in Japan for medical equipment, emergency
supplies, protective gear and IT solutions.
USEFUL LINKS
Japanese organizations
- Cabinet Office http://www.bousai.go.jp/1info/pdf/saigaipanf.pdf
- FDMA (Fire and Disaster Management Agency) http://www.fdma.go.jp/en/
- FCAJ (Fire Chiefs Association of Japan) http://www.fcaj.gr.jp/
- FAJ (Fighters' Association of Japan) http://www.fcaj.gr.jp/information/Public/kyoukai/index.htm
- NSK (Japan Fire Equipment Inspection Institute) http://www.jfeii.or.jp/en/guide.html
- IFCAA (International Fire Chiefs' Association of Asia) http://www.fcaj.gr.jp/information/Public/asia/0engindex.htm
- JFRA (Japan Fire Retardant Association) http://www.jfra.or.jp/
- ASIS International Japan Chapter http://www.asis-japan.org/
U.S. organizations
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) http://www.fema.gov/
- SIA (Security Industry Association) http://www.siaonline.org/
- NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) http://www.nfpa.org/Home/index.asp
- IAFC (International Association of Fire Chiefs) http://iafc.org/
CS JAPAN CONTACTS
Unit Chief : Mark
Wildman
Specialist for Safety and Security : Kazuko Tsurumachi