For five days from November 11 to 15, 2025, Mr. Oguma, President of our company, visited Israel as a member of a delegation organized by the Japan Nuclear Shelter Association. This visit was a valuable opportunity to directly confirm on site the state of shelter facilities, ventilation and protection technologies, and civil defense in Israel, an advanced country in the field of disaster prevention and crisis management.

This time,Actual underground shelter facilityThe group toured a wide range of institutions, including the following. The itinerary also included visits to local embassies and exchanges of opinions with researchers, all of which provided a rich and fulfilling experience with knowledge and a sense of urgency that cannot be obtained in Japan.

An atmosphere that can only be felt on site

This visit was conducted at a time when Israel is under a severe security situation. The presence of the military can be felt in the streets, and security checks at the airport are much stricter than in Japan. On the other hand, the urban areas are cleaner and more orderly than I had imagined, and I got the impression that people's lives are more relaxed.

However, one only needs to be there to know that living prepared for sudden sirens and emergency alarms is part of "everyday life.

As a company that manufactures ventilation systems for shelters,
“What do you need shelter for and what level of protection is required?”
The visit provided an opportunity for us to deeply rethink our approach to product development, and to confront the fundamental question, "What is the best way to develop new products?

Inspection Day 1

Visit to Rambam Health Care Campus

Rambam Hospital is,Underground parking lots B1 to B3 can be converted into medical shelters with a capacity of up to 8,000 peopleIt has facilities that are rare in the world.
Designed to be used as a parking lot in normal times but transformed into a full-fledged medical facility in just a few hours in case of emergency, it was actually used during COVID-19.

In the recent war, an explosion occurred near a hospital, and all the patients were moved underground in 15 hours - the high level of “operational capability” was very impressive.

Visit Beth-El Industries

Beth-El Industries is one of the largest shelter ventilation manufacturers in Israel, delivering to more than 100 countries around the world.
He explained that the company has nuclear, biological, and chemical (CBRN) filtration technology, and that many shelters in Israel are installed in close proximity to residential floors as well as basement floors.

Along with changes in the global situation, we reaffirmed that the concept of CBRN countermeasures differs from country to country, and we also reaffirmed the importance of selecting technologies tailored to the Japanese market.

Courtesy visit to the Embassy of Japan in Israel

Ambassador Nii and many other diplomats gave us very valuable perspectives on Israel's civil defense policy, international affairs, and security cooperation with Japan.
At a dinner hosted by the Embassy, we also exchanged views on the initiatives and expectations of Japanese companies from the perspective of disaster and crisis management.

Second day of inspection

Home Front Command (Civil Defense Command)

In Israel, an independent chain of command is in place to ensure the safety of civilians.
The Home Front Command was amazed at the level of national framework that we do not see in Japan, with its unified management of evacuation and protection guidelines, building codes, and even alarm systems.

Particularly,No nuclear power plants, so radiation risk is limited, while the structure emphasizes chemical and explosive countermeasuresis distinctive.

Visits to research institutes and military companies

Although time was limited, we visited the following facilities in turn.

• - Israel Electric Company
  Shared protection plans and resilience concepts for electric power infrastructure.

• - DDR&D (Defense Research and Development Agency)
  An organization that promotes the development of technology at the national level. First-hand confirmation of the state-of-the-art in crisis management technology.

• - Ben-Gurion University
  Learn the theoretical background of urban defense systems and disaster preparedness from the researcher.

• - IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries)
  A number of technologies were presented that work in conjunction with shelter operations, including disaster command systems and monitoring technologies.

• - ORTECH
  We gained a better understanding of consumer products, including individual protective devices and material technology.

Third day of inspection

Tour of Defense Data Center

During our visit to the historic city of Jerusalem, we were exposed to an atmosphere of religious and cultural complexity and tension.
The tour of the Defense Data Center also provided an opportunity to see examples of information management and warning systems in urban defense.

Learning and Challenges as a Product Manufacturer

In Israel,
「Crisis is always nearby, so you have to make a good product to survive.」
There was a very strong awareness of the importance of the technology, and startups were actively creating technology.

For a company like ours that manufactures ventilation systems for shelters, it is very stimulating to be exposed to actual operations in the field,

• Product Quality and Reliability

• maintainability

• Balance between installability and cost

• The reality of “how to use” in an emergency

We gained many perspectives for improvement, such as

In particular, Israel's culture of installing not only underground shelters but also small-scale shelters in close proximity to living spaces provides an interesting comparison for the spread of this practice in Japan.

Including trouble, "An unforgettable visit".

The first day of the visit got off to a hectic start with the loss of the suitcases of Mr. Oguma, President of Protect Arts, and Mr. Ikeda, Chairman of the Japan Nuclear Shelter Association, upon their arrival. However, this was part of the real thrill of the overseas inspection, and we learned a great deal from the tense atmosphere of the site.

Summary: Creating a Shelter Culture in Japan

During this visit to Israel, the need for shelter was“Part of life.”I witnessed the reality of a country that has taken root as a
Although this field is still unfamiliar in Japan, awareness of disaster and contingency preparedness is steadily increasing.

Protective Arts Inc. will use the knowledge gained from this project,
「Building a practical and reliable shelter standard that fits the Japanese way of life.」
We will continue to contribute to the