International Sabo Award ceremony The International Sabo Award ceremony was held on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the conference room of the Sabo Kaikan. At the ceremony, guest addresses were given by Mr Masaru Kunitomo, Director of Sabo Department; Dr Masao Okamoto, Vice-Chairman of Japan Sabo Association; and Dr. Taro Uchida of the University…
Meeting on Measures for Natural Dams in Fata’an river. On 26 February 2026, from 14:00 to 17:40, a meeting to exchange views on measures concerning the natural dam in the Fata’an river was held at the Sabō Kaikan. The participating members were, on the Taiwanese side, Dr Tsang, Yun-Chung, Dr Lee, Shin-Ping, and Dr…
Establishment of the “International Sabo Award” On Friday, November 14, 2025, the Board of Directors of the International Sabo Association officially approved the establishment of the International Sabo Award. This prestigious award will be presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the international exchange of erosion and sediment control technologies with Japan….
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism provided water level observation buoys to Taiwan free of charge. Due to heavy rains caused by the approach of Typhoon No. 18, a natural dam collapsed in Hualien County, eastern Taiwan, on September 23, resulting in a disaster. In response, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport…
Panel Discussion at the Italian Pavilion in Osaka Expo On September 19, 2025, a panel discussion titled CNR DAY was held at the Italian Pavilion of the Osaka Expo, with the theme “Knowledge as the Key to Protection.” In the field of sand control, Professor Taro Uchida of the University of Tsukuba, Masaru Kunitomo,…
