Japan's stunning natural beauty is matched by its vulnerability to natural disasters. This duality is a fact of life and often contributes to the sense of fate and acceptance woven into the country's culture. This is also why a deep-rooted culture of Bosai, or disaster preparedness, is central to Japanese society. Bosai encompasses the proactive measures taken to mitigate, prepare for, and respond to natural disasters, from nationwide early warning systems to individual family emergency kits.