Abstract:Urban areas with high population and functional concentrations are particularly vulnerable to large-scale disasters, often resulting in traffic disruptions, casualties, business suspensions, and even secondary disasters, which significantly impact the sustainable development of urban economies. Among these areas, major rail transit stations and their surrounding regions are especially representa tive due to their high passenger traffic and complex functional interactions. Enhancing disaster resil ience of these areas is crucial for strengthening the overall disaster prevention and mitigation capacity of the city. Japan, with over 20 years of experience in urban regeneration, has developed a series of ef fective urban regeneration strategies aimed at enhancing disaster resilience. Due to the advanced urban rail transit system and frequent disasters, Japan has developed a regional disaster prevention concept that considers rail stations and their surrounding areas as an integrated disaster prevention zone. This study reviews the development of Japan's regional disaster prevention concept under the Urban Renais sance Safety Assurance Plan, analyzing its key concepts, operational mechanisms, and key points in implementation. Focusing on Tokyo's Shibuya Station and its surrounding area, the research explores the framework, promotion mechanisms, and disaster prevention measures in both institutional (policy and planning) and physical (infrastructure) aspects. The goal is to provide valuable insights for enhanc ing disaster prevention capabilities in rail hub regions in China.