Bajek, Robert; Matsuda, Yoko; Okada, Norio - In: Natural Hazards 44 (2008) 2, pp. 281-292
Jishu-bosai-soshiki, or Jishubo for short, with a literal meaning of “autonomous organization for disaster reduction”, is a neighborhood association for disaster preparedness and rescue activity. In this paper, the role of Jishubo in the context of participatory disaster management in Japan...