Design and Implementation of an Augmented Reality System for Raising Disaster Awareness Among Thai Tourists in Japan

This research aimed to design and develop an Augmented Reality (AR) application to raise disaster awareness among Thai tourists in Japan. A survey conducted with 40 Thai participants revealed that the application achieved high user satisfaction, with an average rating of 4 out of 5, indicating “very satisfied” users. Additionally, the results showed a statistically significant increase in earthquake preparedness knowledge after using the application, highlighting its effectiveness in enhancing disaster awareness.