{"id":4179,"date":"2025-11-06T17:04:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=disaster-prevention&#038;p=4179"},"modified":"2025-11-06T17:04:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T08:04:38","slug":"how-can-a-small-pad-protect-furniture-in-an-earthquake-japan-has-the-answer","status":"publish","type":"disaster-prevention","link":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/disaster-prevention\/how-can-a-small-pad-protect-furniture-in-an-earthquake-japan-has-the-answer\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can a Small Pad Protect Furniture in an Earthquake? Japan Has the Answer."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Japan\u2019s Simple Earthquake Protection That Actually Works \u2014 The Science Behind PRO7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Are Earthquake Protection Pads Useless?\u201d \u2014 Why PRO7 from Japan Really Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In many countries, the concept of a <strong>Gel<\/strong> <strong>Pad that prevents furniture and home appliances from falling during earthquakes<\/strong> is still new.<br>When people see inexpensive \u201canti-slip pads\u201d online, they often assume that these small pieces of gel can\u2019t possibly stop a refrigerator or television from tipping over during strong shaking. However, that assumption is completely wrong \u2014 at least when it comes to <strong>PRO7<\/strong>, a <strong>high-performance anti-tip safety pad<\/strong> engineered and manufactured in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"528\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-1024x528.jpg\" alt=\"biomass anti-seismic pads\" class=\"wp-image-4167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-1536x792.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Biomass-2048x1056.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pro7 Biomass Anti-Seismic pads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Made in Japan, Proven by Science<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Unlike cheap anti-slip mats, <strong>PRO7<\/strong> was developed through extensive research and has passed strict <strong>seismic performance tests<\/strong> in Japan \u2014 one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world.<br>Its unique <strong>shock-absorbing gel<\/strong> keeps heavy objects stable during intense ground motion caused by large earthquakes, helping prevent serious damage or injuries in homes, hospitals, and laboratories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/technical-information\/\">Technical info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1839284-1024x647.png\" alt=\"World map \" class=\"wp-image-4181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1839284-1024x647.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1839284-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1839284-768x485.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1839284.png 1298w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Low-Cost Imitations Don\u2019t Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Low-priced \u201canti-slip\u201d or \u201cvibration-damping\u201d products found on e-commerce sites may look similar, but their performance is entirely different.<br>Most of them are not designed for <strong>real seismic protection<\/strong> \u2014 they only reduce sliding, not tipping.<br>In contrast, <strong>PRO7<\/strong> maintains strong adhesion and elasticity even under extreme shaking and long-term use.<br>It also won\u2019t <strong>melt, leak, or harden over time<\/strong>, ensuring consistent safety for years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/a6315278201202eb2e21b67c4ab63d4b.jpg\" alt=\"comparison between Pro7 pad and other gel pads\" class=\"wp-image-4183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/a6315278201202eb2e21b67c4ab63d4b.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/a6315278201202eb2e21b67c4ab63d4b-297x300.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/a6315278201202eb2e21b67c4ab63d4b-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Proseven Sticky Gel Pads - TV TEST\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4LqlBvG30S4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trusted Japanese Earthquake Technology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As a 100% <strong>Made in Japan earthquake safety product<\/strong>, PRO7 is trusted by professional users who cannot afford equipment failure \u2014 including medical facilities, research institutes, and precision manufacturing plants.<br>Its reliability is backed by official <strong>seismic tests, vibration tests, and material safety evaluations<\/strong> performed in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Simple, Effective, and Essential for Earthquake Preparedness<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Many people underestimate how much a small pad can do.<br>But PRO7 proves that even a simple <strong>peel-and-stick solution<\/strong> can make a significant difference in earthquake safety.<br>If you live in an earthquake-prone region \u2014 such as California, Chile, Taiwan, or Turkey \u2014 PRO-7 offers one of the easiest and most effective ways to <strong>protect your furniture and appliances<\/strong>. Just <strong>peel, place, and protect<\/strong> \u2014 that\u2019s Japan\u2019s earthquake safety technology at work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebe2a4d340617b22b53be82d591e813-1024x672.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebe2a4d340617b22b53be82d591e813-1024x672.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebe2a4d340617b22b53be82d591e813-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebe2a4d340617b22b53be82d591e813-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/4ebe2a4d340617b22b53be82d591e813.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proseven1_05.jpg\" alt=\"Pro7 Gel pads\" class=\"wp-image-3342\" style=\"width:267px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proseven1_05.jpg 484w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proseven1_05-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Proseven1_05-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"577\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/43979969616e858cbb3415f5b2034673.png\" alt=\"Proseven anti-seismic pads\" class=\"wp-image-839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/43979969616e858cbb3415f5b2034673.png 577w, https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/43979969616e858cbb3415f5b2034673-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-midnight-gradient-background has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/products\/standardmatteblue-clear\/\">PRO7 Gel Pad<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4180,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","disaster-prevention_category":[66],"class_list":["post-4179","disaster-prevention","type-disaster-prevention","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","disaster-prevention_category-useful-tips-for-disaster-preparedness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disaster-prevention\/4179","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disaster-prevention"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/disaster-prevention"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4180"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"disaster-prevention_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pro-7.co.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/disaster-prevention_category?post=4179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}