Firefighting (S10E20)
S10E20
As wildfires grow increasingly common and home fires present fresh obstacles, Japan is adapting to these challenges with innovative firefighting solutions. The nation is pioneering advancements like waterless fire engines, artificial intelligence-driven robots, and materials that extinguish flames on their own. While official fire brigades continue to rely on the dedication of volunteer firefighters, a shift in societal values is leading to a decline in volunteers. This episode showcases the cutting-edge developments in Japan’s firefighting efforts.
Show
Japanology Plus
Episode
S10E20
Air Date
Nov 09, 2023
Season 10 Episodes
S10E01
Kitchens
S10E02
Satsumaimo: Sweet Potatoes
S10E03
Dinosaurs
S10E04
Japanophiles: Kyle Holzhueter
S10E05
Camping
S10E06
Male Aesthetics
S10E07
Konnyaku
S10E08
Japanophiles: Isabelle Sasaki
S10E09
Ueno
S10E10
Meteorological Data
S10E11
Amami Oshima: Paradise Found
S10E12
Amami Oshima: Shaped by Adversity
S10E13
Japanophiles: Francesco Panto
S10E14
Vacant Homes
S10E15
Rokyoku: Musical Storytelling
S10E16
Japanese Honeybees
S10E17
Japanophiles: Martin Holman
S10E18
Unused Fish
S10E19
Garbage
S10E20
Firefighting