Emergency & Disaster Prevention in Japan

Information on Earthquakes, typhoons, where to evacuate, and more.

Although Japan is a safe and modern country with various emergency services in place, being prepared and knowing how to access those emergency services can make all the difference. Due to its geographical location, Japan is prone to natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. Preparing beforehand will make it easier safeguard yourself and family against injury in the event such disasters occur.

Below are guides including a comprehensive list of various emergency services, useful information and guidance in the event of a natural disaster, Emergency number lists, Evacuation Shelter Sites in Tokyo, and Japanese earthquake insurance.

We recommend that you carefully read and bookmark some articles below so they remain accessible in the event of an emergency.

Japanese Warning Systems: J-ALERTAs Japan lies on the circum-Pacific volcanic belt, the occurrence of the large-scale earthquakes
and possibly volcanic eruptions, are unavoidable.

Emergency Telephone Numbers in JapanList of emergency numbers for police, ambulance, fire department, medical information services, etc.

Japan and Earthquakes: Why They Happen and How They are Measured

In Japan, you will sometimes hear sudden beeping noise interrupting your TV program and words flashing across the top of the screen - that is a public announcement of the occurrence and magnitude of any earthquake or natural disaster that just occurred in Japan. At the same time, an alarm, warning…

Earthquake-proof your Home: A Simple Safety Checklist

With a tremor occurring in Japan every five minutes, it’s never too early to get your home earthquake-ready to ensure minimum damage and maximum chances of survival. If you come from a country that doesn’t suffer from earthquakes so frequently, here are some basic and common-sense indoor safety mea…

For Emergency - Methods for Contacting Family Members

Japan is known as a country with many earthquakes. This kind of disaster could happen in Tokyo.It is very important to discuss the evacuation methods and measures in case of such event among the family members. After the earthquake in March 11, 2011, both mobile phones and landlines were unavailabl…

What to do in Case of an Earthquake: Safety and Evacuation

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world, with research showing that there is a 70% probability that one might occur right below Tokyo within the next 30 years. Given that, it is highly advisable to get familiar with what to do in case of an earthquake or earthquake-related…

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