Overview
"Cocoico" (roughly, "let's go here" in Japanese) is a web application that dynamically suggests the optimal evacuation route and shelter for each user's situation when a disaster strikes. Developed by the Kim Laboratory at Yokohama City University, it aims to realize evacuation that leaves no one behind.
Features
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Needs-aware evacuation support
Suggests the best shelter based on pre-registered attributes such as wheelchair use or evacuating with infants.
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Dynamic routing
Updates evacuation routes in real time according to the evolving disaster situation.
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Shelter check-in management
Digital check-in / check-out management at shelters is planned for the future.
Cocoico Evacuation Drill 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Kanazawa Public Hall and Deiki Park. Walk your own evacuation route guided by Cocoico. Free, advance registration required.
Details & registration →Field Trials
Sep 20, 2025
First public demonstration at Kanazawa School for Special Needs Education; 26 participants.
Oct 11, 2025
Second field trial at Kanazawa Public Hall; 36 participants, 89% reached their optimal shelter.
Nov 22, 2025
Booth exhibition at Aozora Factory; 16 participants tried the app.
Mar 29, 2026
2nd "Jijo-Reha" disaster rehearsal (Branch Yokohama Nanbu Market → Landport Yokohama Sugita). Covered by Kanagawa Shimbun.
Sep 13, 2026
Booth exhibition at the 3rd "Jijo-Reha" disaster rehearsal.
Related article (in Japanese): Town News, Oct 2, 2025
We welcome inquiries about Cocoico — hosting evacuation drills, partnering with community organizations, or sharing feedback on the app.
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