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.

Emergency Evacuation Backpack for Natural Disasters in Japan

It is advisable to have an evacuation bag prepared in the event of an emergency evacuation in Japan due to an earthquake, fire, tsunami, lifeline cutoff, etc. What items are needed for you or your family to survive while waiting to be rescued or for food supplies to arrive if your home becomes no l…

Medical Emergencies in Tokyo: How to Communicate in Japanese

Getting sick or experiencing an unexpected medical emergency in a foreign country like Japan can be scary, especially if you’re not proficient in the local language. Use this guide to use basic Japanese in the case of a medical emergency.

Earthquake resistance of buildings in Japan

Japan's Building Standard Act is strictly reviewed after every significant earthquake to ensure that all structures, including rental apartments, are as earthquake-resistant as possible. Thus, you can rest assured that, in Japan, the bar for earthquake-resistance standards is set exceptionally hi…

Japan Earthquake Insurance Guide: A Simple Q&A

Japan is an earthquake-prone country, and there is a history of discussions and studies over a long period of time before the earthquake insurance system was introduced.　In the wake of the 1964 Niigata Earthquake, the government and property & casualty insurance companies researched and drafte…

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