Overcoming climate change with Phase Free.

For our world.
For our future.

Are you happy? Do you sleep well, wake up feeling refreshed, eat delicious foods,
and live healthy every day? For those of us who live on this planet, such days ofpeace and carefree living are perhaps the happiest.
However, we are now faced with a serious threat to our way of life. This threat
comes in the dreaded form of climate change brought about by global warming.
Climate change is generating a variety of crises, including floods, heat waves,droughts, storm surges, and is depriving many species of their lives andlivelihoods and wreaking havoc around the world.
The wisdom that will allow us to continue to live prosperously and joyfully amid
the severe environmental changes that are occurring due to climate change...
This is what we mean by living in accordance with the Phase Free concept. In thisregard, we hope to explore with all of you the Phase Free concept, which works toprotect our lives and livelihoods and gives us a reason to be truly hopeful for the
future. We would like to join forces with you to help build a society in which
everyone can live with serenity and joy.
Let us all think about our future in terms of coexisting with the Earth.

PHASE FREE for the WORLDCONTENTS

Humankind's ability to adapt to the environment
People cause severe climate change
Two ways to cope with climate change
STORIES
Phase Free as a measure for adapting to climate change
Phase Free takes the barriers away
between our daily lives and irregular situations
Our lives and society protected by Phase Free
Phase Free will bring a future of endless possibilities

PRODUCTSCASE STUDIESSERVICES
FACILITIESSTORIES

The evolution of humankind. A chronicle of adaptations
to changes in the global environment.
Humankind's ability
to adapt to the environment

We've taken steps to move forward

Civilization, culture,and technology all emerged
from our ability to adapt.

It has been approximately 4.6 billion years since the birth of our planet and approximately 2 million
years since the emergence of our species. Humanity has made dramatic strides despite our shortperiod on a planetary timescale. It is no exaggeration to suggest that our existence has now
become the biggest influence on the global environment. Human prosperity can be attributed tomany factors, one of which is our ability to flexibly adapt to global environment changes.
For example, in prehistoric times, humans had to learn how to use tools and fire. An agricultural
revolution subsequently occurred that led to stable food production and usher in settled living.
Moreover, as agriculture established and populations grew, urbanization made headway andnumerous civilizations arose thanks to advancements in irrigation and building technologies.
Cities during medieval times underwent economic and cultural development. In modern times,
The Industrial Revolution saw radical improvements in production technologies throughmechanization. In these ways, humanity has developed by generating knowledge andtechnologies that enable us to adapt to our fast-paced environment.

In different regions of the world, people live while
adapting flexibly to their climate and environment.

by adapting to our environment.
Our ability to adapt tothe environment is
one of humanity's
greatest sources of pride.

Through knowledge and ingenuity, people have been adapting to their climate and environment
in areas of clothing, food, and housing. Around the world, there are many examples of superb
adaptation to the local environment. As for housing, stilt houses designed to counter humidity
and lower indoor room temperatures are found in tropical rainforest regions. We find yurts acrossthe Mongolian steppes, which are portable, easy to set up, and maintain a cozy interior. Regarding
clothing, people wear kanduras in the Persian Gulf region to protect the body from the sun during
the day. In terms of food, we eat smoked salmon, a preserved food suitable for colder climates.
Such adaptation has allowed humankind to continue progressing and lead prosperous lives. Ourability to adapt to our environment can be described as one of our most important capabilities
and assets.

Yurts:
housing in Mongolia

Stilt houses:
housing in Vietnam

Kandura:clothing in the UAE

Poncho: clothing item
worn in Peru

Smoked salmon:
food in Norway

Yurts are round portable tents thatare used by nomadic tribes in
Mongolia. Adapted to the climate
and weather conditions in Mongolia,
yurts provide a cool environment
in summer and a warm one in winter.
They are also easy to assemble andtransport, making them suitable
for the nomadic lifestyle.

These Vietnamese houses are
traditional dwellings found in
mountainous regions and areas
prone to floods. By raising theliving space above ground level,
floodwaters are prevented fromentering the home. Vents anddraft holes designed in the lower
area of the house also reduce thehumidity inside.

A kandura is a typical traditional
article of clothing for men worn in
the UAE and other countries in the
Persian Gulf region. A kandura isa white robe made from a single
piece of breathable cotton orlinen. It is highly breathable, andits white color reflects sunlightand minimizes the amount ofheat absorbed.

The Poncho is a typical, traditional
item of clothing worn in Peru andother regions of Latin America.
This rectangular or square-shaped
piece of fabric is slipped overthe neck to cover the body. It
effectively retains heat, protectsfrom the cold, and is suitable forvarious activities without restricting
body movement.

Smoked salmon originated in
Northern Europe and is made bysmoking salmon.
Smoking the fish helps maintainits freshness and makes it possible
to store it for an extended periodof time.
The smoke also imparts a richaroma and taste.

Climatic zones of the world

STORIES

People cause

The Industrial Revolution caused unprecedented
climate change, resulting in numerous damages.
People cause severe
climate change.

severe changes,
and people suffer.

Climate change caused
by warming
is now a major issue.

Humanity has continued to make rapid progress by refining their ability to adapt to theenvironment. Yet, that progress has now reached a major dilemma. The Industrial Revolution in
Europe from the late 18th to 19th century gave rise to mechanization and dramatic
improvements in productivity. People's lives became unbelievably enriched in areas of clothing,food, and housing through market expansion, a booming economy, developments intransportation networks and medical technology, and other factors.
However, using fossil fuels, including coal and oil, as their source of power led to the emission ofhuge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The resulting greenhouse gases, a major
component of which is carbon dioxide, trap heat in the atmosphere and accelerate global
warming. This warming process led to changes in precipitation, the occurrence of extreme
weather phenomena, and rising sea levels. Recently, various crises such as floods, heat waves,droughts, and storm surges have been inflicting massive damage on humans. The
unprecedented climate change due to the rapid warming caused by humanity is now a criticalissue for the entire planet.

Flooding

Heat waves

Droughts

Storm surges

In the 1970s, there were fewer than forty
damaging floods per year for whichinternational assistance was requested orthat affected more than 100 people. This
number has more than tripled to exceed
120 cases a year since 2000. (*1) In
addition, flood damage could increase by
several-fold if temperatures rise by 4
degrees C. (*2)

Between 20,000 and 30,000 people were
estimated to have died from heat waves in
Europe in 2003. (*3) Some estimatessuggest that if there are no changes tocurrent policies aimed at mitigating global
warming, surface temperatures will rise 2.7
degrees C above pre-industrial levels by
2100, exposing more than 2 billion people
to life-threateningly hot environments. (*4)

From 1970 to 2019, it is estimated thatdrought-related disasters around the world
have caused billions of dollars in economic
losses. (*2) Some estimates suggest that if wefail to adopt climate measures while keeping
fossil fuel-dependent development, a period ofrecord-high drought frequency that lasts for 5
or more years will occur within the century inapproximately 30% of the world. (*5)

Sea levels rose by a global average of about
0.2 meters between 1901 and 2018. (*6) By
2100, several low-lying island countries will
be submerged and approximately one
billion people will likely face storm surges
and other climate risks specific to coastal
regions in the medium term. (*2)

An unprecedented risk to humanity.
Measures to deal with climate change are now
an important challenge and responsibility for every one of us.
What will happen to the Earth and humanity if global warming continues at its current pace? A
failure to reduce carbon dioxide emissions will cause the concentration of greenhouse gases torise and the average global temperature to be between 4.0 and 5.5 degrees C higher in 2100 than
it is today. It is predicted that this will result in an expansion and increased frequency of flooding
caused by torrential rains, droughts, heat waves, storm surges, and other extreme
weather-related disasters that can affect the entire planet. Various disasters will occur
worldwide, inflicting massive damage to our lives.
To continue living prosperously and serenely on Earth, we must take on this challenge andresponsibility of implementing measures against climate change without delay.

If we continue on
this current path,the Earth and humanity
will be at risk.

Worst-case scenarios due to global warming as predicted by climate system models
If greenhouse gases continue to be emitted at high levels, it is predicted that average temperatures will riseby at least 4 degrees C over pre-Industrial Revolution levels by 2100. (*6) In which case:

About half of all marine lifein the tropics
will become extinct

Approximately four billion
people around the world
will suffer water shortages

At least a quarter of theworld's population would
be at risk of dengue feverIf warming of more than 4 degrees C
occurs, it is possible that about half ofall tropical marine species will
become extinct and that the principal
forms of vegetation in ecosystems
across 35 percent of the land surface
around the globe will change. (*2)

Warming of 4 degrees C could causearound 4 billion people around the world
to suffer from water shortages. (*2)

If warming of more than 4 degrees C
occurs, it is predicted that the vector
range of dengue fever will growacross North America, Asia, Europe,and sub-Saharan Africa to put anadditional 2.25 billion people at risk ofcontracting this disease. (*2)

STORIES

Relying solely on mitigation measures to eliminate
the causes of climate change will not be enough.
Two ways to cope withclimate change

Global warming attributed to industrial development has also led to various damages around theworld. For example, rapid damage includes flooding and high waves, and then there's gradualdamage such as rising sea levels and desertification. In order to prevent this, many initiatives arebeing undertaken worldwide, including the use of renewable energy and reforestation. These
climate change mitigation measures are designed to minimize the causes of climate change andprevent further warming from occurring.

We must also think about
how we can preventthe damage causedby climate change.

It goes without saying that these are crucial initiatives. For those of us who wish to live on Earth
as it continues to get hotter, however, mitigation measures alone will not suffice. It is also
important to prevent, or eliminate, climate changes as well as disasters and damages that are
occurring now or may occur in the future.

We also need to implement adaptation measures
to prepare for the impact of climate change.

Mitigate climate change.

It is vitally important for our future that we work to mitigate climate change in order to prevent
further warming from occurring. Yet, that alone will not be enough. This is because, since climatechange is already underway, we cannot prevent climate change from causing damage and majordisasters through efforts aimed solely at mitigation.

Adapt to climate change.

It is also important to figure out how we can face and prepare for any climate change-related
damage that will continue to unfold. In other words, it is also exceedingly important to figure out
how we can flexibly adapt to a global environment that is altering due to climate change.

That is how we safeguard
our future.

Mitigate climate change. Adapt to climate change. Both approaches are indispensable forclimate change measures that constitute an important challenge for us.

Mitigate and adapt.
To address the crucial
challenge ofclimate change,
both measures
are indispensable.

Increase ingreenhouse gases

Changes inclimatic elements

Impact ofglobal warming

Including carbon dioxide
emissions from fossil fuel use

Including rising temperatures,changing rainfall patterns, andrising sea levels

Impact on thenatural environment
Impact on human society

Slowglobal warming

Live better despite
global warming

Mitigation

Adaptation

Roles of mitigation and adaptation measures (*7)
Mitigation
measures

External force exerted
by disasters

Adaptation
measures
Risk ofdamagePast

Adaptive capacity
Present

FutureSTORIES

How do we naturally adapt toParticipation by everyone in a natural way
is the quickest way we can adapt to climate change.
Phase Free as a measure
for adapting to climate change

climate change in our daily lives?
'Phase Free' will bring about

Thus far, to combat climate change, we have been focusing on mitigation measures which
involve initiatives to stem the progression of warming. Typical examples of this approach consistof the use of renewable energy sources, reforestation, and the promotion of energy-saving
household appliances and fuel-efficient automobiles that emit low amounts of exhaust. These
many different initiatives are being adopted not just by governments, but also by companies andthe general public worldwide.
At the same time, examples of adaptation measures to prevent damage include embankments
to protect against flooding, greening to address the heat-island effect, the development of cropvarieties that can still grow at high temperatures, and dams to prepare for water shortages. Mostof these are being implemented as crisis-management measures by governments or publicbodies, or as social-contribution projects by some private-sector companies. While these
initiatives have helped prevent considerable damage, measures to address the wide range ofclimate change impacts are still inadequate. Many lives and livelihoods will continue to be lost.
The substantial damage caused by climate change is spreading beyond national and regional
borders. We need to work on solving this problem at both individual and societal levels.

a new tomorrow.

But this is not a simple matter because it is quite difficult to convince not just countries andcompanies, but also individuals, to proactively spend money, time, and efforts to prepare fordamages that has not yet occurred. The smart way to overcome this hurdle is to find ways inwhich we could naturally participate in measures that adapt to climate change in our daily lives.
Naturally help prevent damage by simply living each day with joy and vitality - this is likely thequickest way to adapt to climate change.

The problems we are
all responsible forcan only be solved
if we all do our part.

Adapt toclimate change

Reasonable, efficient, and smart ways ofadapting to climate change in our daily lives.
That is the Phase Free concept.
Generally speaking, we tend to prioritize our daily lives and put off preparing for an uncertain
future. In addition, any effort we make to prepare will be limited to what is minimally needed(unless we can afford to do more) and will thus be insufficient. This is why we find it so hard to
make progress when it comes to preparing. In this context, there is a highly effective andimportant concept that allows all of us to naturally participate in adaptation measures. This is the'Phase Free' concept.

To be useful at any timeis what helps us to adapt.

The Phase Free concept is all about designing products and services to enrich our daily lives andprotect our livelihoods and lives in irregular situations. In other words, it consists of smart waysthat prevent future damages from occurring, while utilizing the values found in our everyday lives
instead of having to incur additional costs. With the Phase Free concept, the products andservices you normally use in your daily lives can help prevent all sorts of damage and thisapproach makes it possible to naturally adapt to climate change.

STORIES

In our daily lives, it is difficult to imagine
experiencing irregular situations, such as a disaster.
Phase Free takes
the barriers away
between our daily lives
and irregular situations

between our daily lives

In addition, no matter how detailed of an irregular situation you picture, or how strongly you wantto protect and prevent the loss of your family's lives and livelihoods, it is difficult to translatethese emotions into actions for preparation. This is because we tend to prioritize goods andservices necessary in our everyday lives. We then put off items that would only be helpful inirregular situations, since doing so would be physically and financially difficult to justify.
Consequently, many are unable to prepare sufficiently for irregular situations and other disasters.

Imaginary barrier

Be free from barriers

People understand that they may suffer damage in a disaster, but cannot keep dwelling on such
scenarios. It is difficult to imagine irregular situations with the future being uncertain, yet when adisaster or accident actually happens, our awareness of the importance of preventing disasters
rises temporarily. But as time passes, preparation for irregular situations can become second
place in our daily lives and never results in concrete actions.

Awareness for disaster-prevention
fades over time.
A solution that does not depend onawareness is needed.

and irregular situations.
'Phase Free' will now become
the new way of living.

In daily lives

The inability to imagine
what occurs in irregular situations
prevents us from protecting
our valuables in sudden situations.

In irregular situations

A concept for protecting future lives and livelihoodsby eliminating the barrier between thetwo phases - daily lives and irregular situations.
This is the Phase Free concept.
Whether it be a disaster occurring, or an irregular situation arising in a world in which climatechange has progressed, it is certainly difficult to have a detailed picture of the future as we go
about our everyday lives. Then, it would be better to stop making a distinction between the twophases - daily lives and irregular situations, but rather, ensure comfort in such irregular situations
with items that we use on a daily basis. The Phase Free concept is all about the thinking andinitiatives that emerged from this idea. Goods and services that are used in our everyday lives arebeing liberated from the dichotomy between daily lives and irregular situations, and will protect
our lives and livelihoods before we realize that this is happening. The Phase Free concept makes
it possible to respond in irregular situations that we cannot imagine in our everyday lives, andalso addresses an uncertain future in which climate change is well underway.
Until now, we have been trying to imagine irregular situations and working primarily to prepare forthem in advance. However, it is in fact difficult to prepare for all the predicted damage. Although
preparations are exceedingly important, this alone cannot be enough. Even for situations which
are difficult to prepare for in advance, we can continue to lead safe and secure lives by making
sure our everyday items and services are also helpful in irregular situations. Hence, the Phase
Free concept is a new way of living that can protect our lives and livelihoods from an
unpredictable future.

If something in our daily lives
is Phase Free, meaning it is also usefulin irregular situations, thenit can handle the gradual progressionof future climate change.

Even if you cannot imagine what
occurs in irregular situations, you
can be protected in a Phase Free
mannerImaginary barrier
In daily lives

Disaster-prevention supplies are normally kept in storage and used
only in emergencies. Since a Phase Free product is something that isused with affection in our daily lives but is also helpful in irregularsituations, it can then be used easily and effectively at all times.

In daily lives

Phase Free
products

In irregular situations

DisasterDaily
necessities prevention
supplies
In irregular situations

STORIES

The Phase Free approach enhances
our overall quality of life.
Our lives and society
protected by Phase Free

Let's make our 'always' better,

The daily necessities that we routinely use demonstrate their value primarily in our everyday lives.
However, their value drops like a rock when a disaster strikes, or an irregular situation suddenly
occurs. In contrast, disaster-prevention supplies demonstrate value in emergencies but areuseless in everyday life and can be financially burdensome with not enough space to store them.
Unlike these daily necessities and disaster-prevention supplies, Phase Free goods and services
that are useful in our everyday lives are able to support our livelihoods and lives in irregularsituations without having to be modified. This makes it possible to continue raising our overall
quality of life without having to lower the quality of life in irregular situations.

Phase Free
products and services

The Phase Free concept
is all about the value inboth daily lives andirregular situations.

Disaster-prevention
supplies and services

and our 'what ifs' good as well.

In daily lives

Conventional
products and services

In irregular situations

In daily lives

This is how we can adapt toConvenient for our 'always'. Useful for our 'what ifs'.
These goods and services protect livelihood and society,despite harsh environments caused by climate change.

whatever changes may come.

A feature of Phase Free goods and services is their ability to be used across a wide range ofsituations, in both daily lives and irregular situations. For example, a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV)enhances quality of life over a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle in the context of daily lives
by offering such value as economical fuel efficiency and a reduced environmental impact
through energy-saving gains. In an emergency, its motor and batteries can be used to generateand store electricity to support life in an emergency and as a source of electricity in a power
outage. In this way, harnessing Phase Free products and services that provide value in both daily
lives and emergencies allows us to live comfortably and flexibly adapt to the harsh environmental
changes brought about by climate change.

Daily necessities

Phase Free products

Disaster-prevention supplies

Gasoline-powered vehicles

PHVs

Emergency generators

Serves in daily lives
as a means oftransportation.

Phase Free products havealready begun to play
an active part inour everyday lives.
Serves inemergencies asa power source.

PHVs can draw their motive power from two sources: an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
It can use gasoline to generate electricity and also recharge from an external source.

STORIES

A happy world in which
everyone plays a part.
A future of endlesspossibilities awaits.

Phase Free will bringa future of endless possibilities

The Phase Free concept
is spreading acrossnumerous areas, including
goods, facilities,
information, and services.

Everyone on earth can support this concept, whenever
and wherever they may be.
The Phase Free concept solves problems associatedwith measures for adapting to climate change.
The Phase Free concept enables us to adapt to climate change while utilizing our daily life values,
instead of incurring costs for emergencies. The fact that anyone, at any time, from any locationin the world, can adopt this concept means that no one will be constrained in terms of people,
goods, money, or time that had previously been only available for limited measures in irregularsituations. With the Phase Free concept, we can harness the limitless value found in our everyday
lives to solve issues related to disaster prevention and climate change adaptation measures that
could previously only be addressed with limited people, limited time, limited goods, limited
money, and limited information. The Phase Free concept that adds value in both daily lives andirregular situations expands across a broad range of areas, from tableware, stationary, fashion,and other products that we regularly use for vehicles, facilities, services, and infrastructure. This
allows the concept to be more widely accepted by society, expand its market, and encourage
private-sector companies and public bodies to participate. This way, the Phase Free concept
promotes a diverse range of initiatives to be undertaken in every location around the world.

The Phase Free approach can solve many different problems
in terms of the prevention of disasters andclimate change adaptation measures.
Addressing all crises

Resolving shortages of funds
Can access not just limited funds
available for preparedness but also
substantial funds for improving oureveryday lives.

Solving shortages of people
and knowledge

People
Goods
Money
Time
Information

The Phase Free concept While only a few experts were previously
involved, but now everyone can actively
removes constraints
participate.
that limit the use ofSolving
shortages of technology
something solely
and goods
to irregular situations.
Goods and services can be createdbased on many technologies that enrich
our everyday lives and are also useful inirregular situations, rather thantechnologies that are aimed solely at
preparedness.

From limited measures tolimitless measures
Moving from limited responses
determined by policy-based
decision-making to limitless measures in
response to a wide range of damage
projections.

Can address not just climate change but
all crises, both natural and man-made.

From limited time to unlimited time
From measures that are applied for alimited duration due to costs, tosustainable measures that can serve as
solutions to improving our everyday
lives.

Increasing public funds
Public bodies can not only implement
crisis management measures applicablein emergencies but also can deal withemergencies by using policy funds thatare normally used at ordinary times.

Increasing private-sector funds
Private-sector companies can enter newmarkets and earn sales revenues that
can then be used to help in irregularsituations, rather than just focusing onsocial contribution projects.

It is not just about climate change.
The Phase Free concept will enrich life overall.
The Phase Free concept is not only a response to climate change. Adaptable to all disasters,
including earthquakes and pandemics, the Phase Free concept is a flexible platform for enriching
our lives by transcending the boundaries of daily lives and irregular situations. Throw your ideas
and inspirations to the mix, and help create an infinite number of new products and services toprotect people and society.
The Phase Free concept links new values together and expands our world into a rich future withlimitless markets. This is possibly the most evolved form of environmental adaptability that we
as humans have at our disposal.

Share your ideas with the world
through the Phase Free concept.
Ideas

Products

Services

Facilities

Collection of Case Studies ofPhase Free Designs

PRODUCTS

Meiji
Hohoemi RakuRaku Milk

POWER TANKMULTIS & GRABISASICS RUNWALKBOCCOOC Portable Battery

PHASE FREE CONCEPT &GUIDEBOOK for School

IKEBUSRoadside Station:
Kurukuru Naruto

Toshima Midori Disaster-Prevention Park:
IKE·SUNPARKThe Complex of Town Hall andDisaster Management Base: Watashino

Imabari City Waste Management Center:
BARI CLEAN

Bo-ku-Lab Lease NIIMOUZUHALL

Everyone's thoughts and ideas
can help shape a wonderful society.

SERVICES

Rescue Hotel /HOTEL R9 The Yard

FACILITIESFifteen case studies of Phase Free applications
In this section, we introduce fifteen case studies in Japan in which thePhase Free concept was applied across three areas: products, services,and facilities. Use these to spark ideas and manufacturing tips for thecreation of a Phase Free society.
In addition, in order to steadily spread and deepen understanding of the Phase Free concept, weevaluate and quantify the extent to which products and services are incorporating the Phase Free
concept from various viewpoints. By referencing such evaluations, manufacturers and service
providers can make use of these case studies for development purposes and users too can more easily
take advantage of the value provided by the Phase Free concept.

Visit our website for more information about these evaluations.

https://dcs.phasefree.net/phase-free-design/PRODUCTS

PRODUCTS

Meiji Co., Ltd.

Meiji Hohoemi RakuRaku Milk
Since this is a liquid formula that does not need to be modified, it can be easily served to infants.
Supports childcare for the whole family.

Meiji Hohoemi RakuRaku Milk is aliquid formula. An infant can be fed
simply by transferring this productto a baby bottle at room temperature. There are two sizes that canbe selected, based on the amountof milk consumed by the infant or
the infant's age in months. With thisproduct, anyone can easily feed ahungry infant with no wait-time,
which makes it easier for dads tohelp care for the child and grandmothers to be trusted to babysit.

In daily lives

Whether you are outdoors, living in an evacuation center, or have no access to electricity, gas, or water,
you can safely feed your infant using a dedicated attachment.
Meiji Hohoemi RakuRaku Milk allows
anyone to easily feed an infant just by
fitting a dedicated attachment andnipple to the can. This can be done
when you're outdoors or while living inan evacuation center, when electricity,gas, or water cannot be accessed.
These sturdy cans protect their contents and are also safe and sanitary.
This product can be kept in storage foran extended period of 18 months (12months for the 120 ml cans) from thedate of manufacture and has been
carefully formulated in terms ofnutritional requirements for thedevelopment of babies. Perfectly safe
to use on an everyday basis as well as
in irregular situations.

In irregularsituations

Mitsubishi Pencil Company, Limited

POWER TANKThe use of a pressurized refill mechanism
allows you to write with the pen pointed upwards
on calendars and wall-mounted memo pads.
Also useful for shorthand.

In an emergency, even in a rainy, outdoor setting,you can write on wet paper.
You can also write on notice and message boards
to communicate with others during a disaster.
In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Compressed air at 3,000 hPa pushes out the ink to ensuresmooth writing each and every time. You can also write withthis pen pointed upwards or horizontally on calendars
and message boards mounted on walls during
meetings. It can also be used for shorthand since
you can write smoothly without the ink smudging.
You can also write on pieces of paper that tend to
get wet in a restaurant or similar environments.

This pen is designed to prevent water fromseeping through the tip and mixing with the ink, so
you can write on wet paper even in a rainy, outdoor
setting during an emergency. Since you can also writewith the pen pointed upwards, this pen can be used to write
on notice and message boards during a disaster. The value of
this pen can also be demonstrated in harsh environments, including
sub-zero environments in which it would be difficult to write withconventional ink.

KOKUYO Co.,Ltd.

MULTIS & GRABIS
Since these items are easy to move around, they can be
freely arranged for whatever layout suits your work style.
These items are widely used for both solo work andmeetings attended by multiple people.

These can be used to flexibly respond in irregular situations,such as when setting up an emergency response
headquarters during a disaster or designing an office layoutthat takes social distancing into account.
In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Dedicated attachments

For solo works

Meiji Hohoemi RakuRaku Milk
Milk is poured into highly durable cans and undergoes
high-temperature pasteurization.
Can be kept in storage at room temperature for 18
months (12 months for the 120 ml cans) from the dateof manufacture.
Left: 200 ml; right: 120 ml* Dedicated attachments are not sold as standalone products.
* Use Pigeon brand [Bonyu Jikkan] nipples and caps.
* Pigeon brand [Bonyu Jikkan] products are sold separately.

For open meetings"Multis" are compact tables equipped with casters while"Grabis" are lightweight panels with white boards. This is
why they can be moved with ease. The layout of the room
can be freely changed to suit all work styles - fromstandalone use for solo jobs, to meetings where multiple
tables are combined as well as for large
group projects. Magnets built into thelegs make it easy to connect the tables
by simply arranging them closer
together.

For an emergency response
headquarters

For an office compliant withsocial distancing requirements

Since both the tables and panels can be
freely arranged in whatever suitable layout,
when disaster strikes, such as an earthquake, you can easily set up an emergency
response headquarters by connecting
several tables together andsurrounding them with panels.
In the event of an emergency suchas a pandemic involving a newvirus, an office layout with social
distancing can be easily arranged.

PRODUCTS

PRODUCTSASICS Corporation

ASICS RUNWALK
They perform well at work as business shoes that provide a comfortable fit for running.
Comfortable on rainy days as well as in humid conditions.

Supports communications between family members who are
not in the same location through the use of voice and text.

While maintaining a trendy fashion style with the use ofhigh-quality cowhide, the unique sole-technology borrowed
from running shoes provides superior cushioning,resilience, and shock absorption for comfort and ease ofwalking. These shoes can be used at work as businessshoes that can be worn while running.
The use of Gore-Tex fabric, which offers superior waterproofing and breathability, also enhances comfort on rainydays and in humid conditions.

In daily lives"Gore-Tex" for exceptional
waterproofing and breathability

In daily lives

In an emergency, connect to the Internet to speak witha distant family member for emotional reassurance.
In irregularsituations"GEL"
a shock-absorbing
material"SpEVA" forsuperior resilience

These shoes lavishly incorporate materials such as "GEL", amaterial that absorbs the impact when the foot strikes theground, "SpEVA" for superior resilience, "Ortholite" insoles
for excellent cushioning properties, and "Gore-Tex" forexceptional waterproofing and breathability. These are
running business shoes with a beautiful silhouette.

BOCCO is a communications robot that is used by linking
it with a smartphone app. The voice file for a message
recorded with BOCCO by a child at home will be sent tothe smartphone of a parent, who is out. If a text message
is sent to a child by a parent who is working, BOCCO will
read it aloud as an example of the way that it enables
two-way communications. This robot can also be used
to keep an eye on the elderly who are unable to use asmartphone. If the attached vibration sensor is placedon a door, it can also detect when a child returns homeand send a notification to the app.

In an emergency situation, a message canbe sent to a distant family member just by
talking to BOCCO.
If you are physically ill, or if you are unable
to move and use a smartphone due to an
emergency, you can call for help or inform
others of your situation. Since BOCCO
uses Internet connection, you can confirm
the safety of your family members forpeace of mind even during an emergency
that has compromised telephone services.

OC Portable Battery

OKAMURA CORPORATIONThis easily portable battery helps make working freer
and more comfortable.
Reduces the impact on your feet when evacuating or walking homeand lessens the strain when walking long distances.
Supports stable walking even on uneven roads.
In irregularsituations

Yukai Engineering Inc.

BOCCO

In daily lives

Can be used as an emergency power source in the event ofan unexpected disaster or power outage.
In irregularsituations

If you are forced to escape, evacuate
in the event of a disaster, or walk long
distances home when public transport
options are disrupted, the exceptional
cushioning and resilience of theseshoes absorbs the shock and reduces
the impact imposed on your feet.
In addition, resin shanks reduce
twisting to support stable walking
even on uneven paths covered inscattered debris.
OC is an easily portable battery weighing
1.9 kilograms. You can work wherever you
want with ease without having to look for a
power source. A simple design that suits
any setting allows you to set up yourworkspace even in cafeterias, cafés, andother locations that lack an electricaloutlet. Since the battery has enoughcapacity to recharge a laptop computer
battery up to 3.5 times, and a smartphonebattery up to 14 times, a single battery
provides enough electricity to power a full
day's work.

This battery can be used as an emergency
power source when an emergency occurs, or
during a power outage caused by an unexpecteddisaster. Equipment you normally use in the officecan remain fully operational even in irregularsituations. A single battery can conveniently
supply electricity to four devices, such as
smartphones and personal computers, all at thesame time. Since it is easily portable, it can also
be comfortably used outdoors and at
evacuation centers.
* Applicable for battery capacities of 50Wh for a laptop, and
12Wh for a smartphone. To supply electricity to a laptop, a cableand device compatible with Type-CTM PD specifications are needed.

SERVICES

Rescue Hotel / HOTEL R9 The YardSERVICESDEVELOP Co., Ltd.

This is a hotel made with containers that can be easily relocated,which means that you can set up a business hotel in any empty lot.
In daily lives

Rescue Hotel/HOTEL R9 The Yard
is a container hotel made witharchitecturally repurposed container
modules, each one of which houses
a guest room. You can take advantageof the ease with which containers
can be transported to move themto any empty lot. A business hotel
can be easily assembled. The
container comes equipped witha prefabricated bathroom, bed,
refrigerator-freezer, microwave oven,and air purifier to ensure that a
comfortable hotel stay can beenjoyed.

PHASE FREE CONCEPT &GUIDEBOOK for School
By incorporating disaster viewpoints into regularclassroom lessons, students will be more interested inand feel a greater need to engage with their lessons.
In daily lives

For example, by including the speed of a tsunami in a math lessonon velocity, students will compare it to their own fifty-meterrunning speed and conclude that they would be overtaken even if
they were to run as fast as they could.
By getting students to viscerally understand the notion of speed inthis way, students will be more interested in and feel a greater needto engage in the lessons.

Naruto City Board of Education

The knowledge and experience concerning disasters thatare naturally obtained in the course of attending school
will be useful in irregular situations.
In irregularsituations

Incorporating the Phase Free concept into a math lesson onvelocity will make it possible for students to immediately
determine that they should flee as quickly as possible sincetsunamis would quickly catch up to them otherwise. The
knowledge and experience gained in school should be useful inirregular situations. For example, people should endeavor toevacuate as quickly as possible if a tsunami were to occur.

Toshima City/ WILLER, Inc

IKEBUS
Environmentally- and people-friendly
small EV busesContainers can be fully relocated to disaster-affected areas and used as
evacuation centers, accommodation facilities, medical examination rooms,
or meeting rooms for planning disaster measures.
In irregularsituations

When a disaster strikes a container
can be placed on a trailer and moved
to the affected area. A container canbe used as an evacuation center or
accommodation facility for people inneed of help during a disaster. Given
that these are containers, the privacyof users is also ensured.
A container can also be used as aplace where volunteers and healthcare workers can take a break, as a
general medical examination room,
or a room where meetings on
disaster measures can take place
depending on the situation.

In daily lives

IKEBUS is the name of a small bus
powered by an electric motor, and iscapable of accommodating 22
passengers.
This unique ten-wheel-drive vehicle isenvironmentally friendly since it does
not generate any emissions. Since its
maximum speed is 19 kilometers perhour, it is slower than a conventional
bus and allows passengers to take inthe sights of the city at a leisurely pace.
Each bus is equipped with an electric
lift at the rear to enable easy access forwheelchair users.

Can be used as a mobile power source vehicle
in times of disaster.
In irregularsituations

In the event of an earthquake orother disaster, the large amountof electricity stored in thebattery of this mobile powersource vehicle can be used torecharge approximately 2,500
smartphones or for emergency
lighting.
This vehicle would be useful inan emergency since it can drive
itself to an evacuation center oranother location where power isneeded.

FACILITIESFACILITIES

Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture

Roadside Station: Kurukuru Naruto

Toshima Midori Disaster-Prevention Park:
IKE・SUNPARK
With a plaza, café, power source, and rows of trees,
the park serves as a recreational space
and an event venue for visitors.
In daily lives

As a hands-on, food-oriented theme park,
this roadside station has facilities for selling goods,
dining, disseminating information, and a children's
playground. It promotes a dynamic atmosphere andmakes the town more appealing.

Built at a height to protect against tsunamis,the rooftop can function as an evacuation site.
After a tsunami recedes, the facility would be
able to accommodate many people indoors
and supply them with food.
In irregularsituations

In daily lives

A rooftop plaza that canbe accessed via a ramp

As the largest park by area inToshima City, this park features avast grass-covered plaza, rows ofcherry, ginkgo, Japanese white
oak trees, a café, a well, and more.
Serves daily as a place for local
residents to relax and to create avibrant community. Also equippedwith a power supply on site for
hosting various events. The rowsof oak trees can serve as afirebreak in case of emergency.

In daily lives

The rooftop features a grass-covered area and playgroundequipment thematically based on famous products unique to
Naruto. You can enjoy reaching the rooftop via a ramp covered
with artificial turf, which should attract people looking for achildren's playground or for a place where adults can relax.

Serves as an evacuation site, a heliport, or a depot fordisaster supplies. Also equipped with an emergency power
supply, along with various facilities to support evacuees.
In irregularsituations

Plaza: Serves as an evacuation site, heliport, and depot for the collection and distributionof relief supplies.

Café: Can serve meals and provide water.

The Complex of Town Hall andDisaster Management Base: Watashino
By bringing together various facilities that support daily
lives in one venue, the town hall has become a vibrant
yet relaxing place where people gather.

Toshima City

Well: Supplies water for firefighting anddomestic use.

Koshimizu Town, Hokkaido

The government building will be used as
an evacuation center in the event of a disaster.
Each facility will help make living as evacuees
more comfortable.
In irregularsituations

A rooftop built at a height to protect against tsunamis canfunction as an evacuation site in the event that a tsunami
arrives. The ramp to access the rooftop allows anyone(barrier-free) to quickly (without getting lost) go up to therooftop at any time (24 hours a day).
In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Café: Functions as a place where meals can be prepared and a warehouse for thestockpiling of goods.

A large quantityof products on display

Large quantities of many types of products can be displayed
inside the facility through the use of compressed shelving. This
makes the shopping experience fun and lively.

A large number of products in the facility can be used for food and as
relief supplies in the event of a disaster. This location is stocked withenough food to feed approximately 1,000 people for 3 whole days.

Watashino functions as a town hall as well as a home to a café,laundry, fitness gym, studio, and other facilities used for daily living
situated around its center. This creates a vibrant community
setting where people can actively interact with one another andrelax. Getting people of all ages to engage in conversation acrossgenerations also helps reinvigorate the local community.

Fitness gym & studio: Provides a warm spacefor sheltering and showers.
Also great for maintaining health while living
as evacuees.

Laundry: A hygienic environment ismaintained, such as by ensuring an
emergency water supply and supplying
emergency power for washing clothes.

FACILITIESFACILITIESImabari City Waste Management Center:
BARI CLEAN

IMABARI CITY/TAKUMA CO., LTD.

A three-floor, open-plan home that allows the breeze andlight to pass through. Helps people to lead healthy lives
while enjoying nature.
In daily lives

Functions as an evacuation center in an emergency,
and is always stocked with food and water.
A unique business plan has also been developed tomaintain waste disposal capabilities.

Waste is safely and reliably treated at this waste
treatment facility.
Also open to the public as a venue for sports andevents and is a popular location in the community.

In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Waste
power generation

A stable supply of power is provided to the local community byusing waste to generate electricity.
The environmental impact is also reduced.

Electricity would still be made available within the facility in theevent of a power outage to support plant operations and thewelfare of evacuees.

Various innovations designed to cope with flooding
support life in the event of a disaster.

In irregularsituations

A three-floor maisonette in which a pleasantbreeze and light passes through.
The bright and open design with many
openings supports healthy living by reducing
humidity while still savoring nature. The
reinforced-concrete piloti structure on the firstfloor can be used in many ways, such as acovered parking area or free space. The
second and third-floor balconies that let ingenerous breeze and copious light areavailable for hanging laundry or bedding. Eachroom has storage space for large amount of
items such as camping equipment.

To ensure safe living when flooding occurs due totyphoons or other causes, the first floor is designed
as a space to accommodate water about 1.5 meters
above ground level. The second floor and above have
all the essential functions, including outdoor units of
air conditioners, and serve as space for evacuation at
home. Food and goods stored in large storage
spaces will support evacuation life. The second
and third-floor balconies are also designed forevacuations by boat or rescue by helicopter if there isflood damage. Even after a flood subsides, thestructure is built to allow air and light to pass through,enabling the entire home to dry and recover fromdamage quickly.

UZUHALL

Naruto City Public Enterprises Bureau

A multipurpose hall with one of the largest
free-of-charge bouldering facilities in Japan.

In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd.

Bo-ku-Lab Lease NIIMO

In daily lives

Serves as an evacuation space in a disaster.
The cushions used for bouldering
can be converted into beds.
In irregularsituations

Designed with
ample pit space

A large pit for storing waste has been designed.
A large pit is used to thoroughly agitate and homogenize thewaste, thereby improving combustion efficiency.

This pit can also hold waste generated during a disaster andwaste generated at the evacuation center.

In irregularsituations

In daily lives

Largetraining room

This room is open to the public and used for sports activities
and events.

Serves as a shelter in a disaster. Electricity, air-conditioning,and bathing facilities are available for comfortable stay.

Uzu Hall is a multipurpose hall featuring a bouldering facility along
one wall. Comprising as many as fifty-nine courses in total, thisfree bouldering facility is among the largest in all of Japan. The hall
itself can be used as a gymnasium or event venue or for a variety
of other purposes.

This facility can be used as anevacuation center capable ofaccommodating many people in theevent of a disaster. The cushions in
the bouldering facility can beconverted into beds to help support
evacuees. Parts of the walls of the hall
are painted in two colors, suggesting
the height of flooding that mightoccur in the event of a tsunami. This
could, along with the design, heighten
awareness for disaster prevention.

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PHASE FREE for the WORLD Website

Phase Free Concept Website

Phase Free Comprehensive Website

Phase Free Design Case Study Website

Published September 2023; first printing
Published by: Phase Free Association
A1607 4-6-11 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan 113-0034
Phase Free Association
https://phasefree.or.jp/
Founder: Tadayuki Sato
Director: Hirotaka Wada
Copywriter : Hirotaka Wada
Design: Akihiko Horita
Illustration : Aya Okawa
Translation : Nihon Unitec Co., Ltd.
The Review Committee for Phase Free in Climate Change Adaptation:
Tadayuki Sato
Tomonori Orita
Manabu Watanabe
Shinji Toyoshima
Gen Matsuzaki
Toshihito Nishihara
Yasunori Hada
Chiharu Kazamatsuri
Cooperation : Climate Change Adaptation Office,General Affairs Division, Global Environment Bureau,
Ministry of the Environment

Each time we are faced with a societal problem that cannot be addressedusing a conventional approach, we have created a new concept or
language to find a solution. For example, the concept of an eco-based
approach was adopted to address environmental issues and the concept
of universal design was adopted to address welfare issues. These new
ways of thinking made it much easier to tackle these issues.
We are presently facing the major problem of how to address recurring
damage caused by climate change and a wide variety of other crises. Thisquandary can be solved by introducing the new Phase Free concept, whichrefers to goods and services that are useful in both daily lives and irregularsituations. We would like to share this initiative, which is open to everyone,with people all over the world and create a planet in which everyone can be
happy at all times. This is what prompted us to publish this book.
A Phase Free society in which we can live prosperously without anxiety,both in our daily lives and in irregular situations.
We invite you to join us.

From where will yourPhase Free journey begin?