Abstract
The purpose of this study is to clarify the process of putting disaster prevention activities into practice
among foreign residents who have experienced disasters in Japan. In particular, this study aimed to generate
a theory that explains the dynamics of the formation of disaster awareness in the social interaction
between foreign residents and their families and local residents during the disaster. In February 2021, the
author conducted semi-constructive interviews with four women of Filipino origin living in the Northeast
region. The verbatim data were also analyzed using the modified grounded theory approach (M-GTA). The
analysis generated 22 concepts, of which the following 8 categories were found.【 Confusion and bewilderment
due to inability to have an evacuation image】,【 Actions that are not based on information or norms
and that put the safety of the family first】,【 Reference to behavior and opinions of Japanese】,【 Empathy
and support as a minority】,【 Learning from the Disaster Experience】,【 Confirmation of Japan as a place
to live】,【 Practical application of evacuation imagery】,【 Practical application of disaster prevention education
as a foreign party】. The study suggested the effectiveness of utilizing the perspectives of foreign
residents when considering disaster education for foreign residents, given the expected increase in the number
of foreign residents and further progress in their settlement in Japan.
