Regarding the support activities of the former Japanese Army during the Nobi Earthquake and the disaster response capabilities centered on the modern Self-Defense Forces

Abstract

The Nobi earthquake that occurred in 1891 was the first inland earthquake that modern Japan experienced. It was also one of the largest inland earthquakes. Since it has been approximately 130 years since the Nobi Earthquake occurred and it has almost disappeared from the memory of Japanese society, I will first provide an overview of the Nobi Earthquake. Introducing the response to the Nobi Earthquake by Taro Katsura, who was the commander of the 3rd Army Division at that time, and mentioning that there were commanders in the Self-Defense Forces that were created after the war who were forced to make similar decisions, and looking at the history of the Self-Defense Forces' disaster relief efforts. We will consider the ideal form of disaster relief dispatch. Finally, we discuss the perspectives necessary for future responses based on the Noto Peninsula Earthquake.