BLOCKSMITH&Co. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tetsuya Sanada) and Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hajime Kitamura) are pleased to announce the launch of "QAQA-BO," a solution for forming “daily disaster prevention habits” using the user-generated vertical short video quiz app “QAQA,” for local governments nationwide.

About QAQA-BO
QAQA-BO aims to integrate disaster preparedness into daily life, addressing the longstanding challenge of normalizing disaster awareness. By combining BLOCKSMITH's quiz video SNS 'QAQA' with insights from Shibuya Web3 University's "Perfect Disaster Support DAO" project, this solution offers customized content tailored to each municipality's regional characteristics. It enables residents to enhance their disaster preparedness through enjoyable daily quizzes, fostering a culture of readiness.

Key Features of QAQA-BO
- Daily Enhancement of Disaster Awareness: With an intuitive user interface, QAQA-BO allows users to engage in disaster preparedness learning through fun quizzes, making it easy to incorporate into daily routines.
- Support Aligned with Municipal Disaster Strategies: QAQA-BO designs unique daily disaster preparedness content considering each municipality's regional characteristics and past disaster history, supporting both municipal staff and residents in enhancing their daily disaster awareness.

Expected Benefits
- Normalization of disaster awareness, leading to improved responsiveness during emergencies.
- Significant increase in participation rates in ongoing disaster preparedness activities.
- Overall enhancement of community disaster resilience.
- Improvement in municipal disaster branding, positively influencing migration and corporate attraction.
Comments from Representatives
- Hajime Kitamura, CEO of Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd.: "QAQA-BO challenges the longstanding issue of making disaster preparedness a part of daily life. It supports the creation of a sustainable disaster preparedness culture rooted in each community."
- Tetsuya Sanada, CEO of BLOCKSMITH&Co.: "Leveraging the features of the QAQA app, we've realized a new approach that naturally incorporates disaster preparedness into daily life. Through technology, we promote a shift from 'mandatory preparedness' to 'self-motivated preparedness,' contributing to the development of truly resilient communities."
Contact Information
Municipalities interested in implementing QAQA-BO or seeking further details are encouraged to contact us via the inquiry form below.
Inquiry Form: https://forms.gle/SP2ekE8aBtjvgM146
≪About BLOCKSMITH&Co.≫
Company Name: BLOCKSMITH&Co.
President and CEO: Tetsuya Sanada
Establishment: April 1, 2022
Capital: 14,999,950 JPY
Head office: Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 106-6122
Business: Development and distribution of products such as blockchain technology and crypto assets utilising NFTs
URL:https://www.blocksmithand.co.jp/en/
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≪About Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd.≫
Company Name: Shibuya Web3 University Co., Ltd.
Representative: CEO Hajime Kitamura
Established: January 4, 2021
Capital: 3.33 million yen
Headquarters: Shibuya Scramble Square 39F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Business Description: Web3-focused project incubation community, branding consulting, entertainment and culture production
URL: https://www.shibuyaweb3univ-co.com/