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Worried About Disasters During Your Japan Trip?

If an earthquake strikes or a typhoon is on the way, open the guide for it. Check what to do first and what to avoid, then follow the alerts and on-site instructions for the area you're in.

Official sources checked: 2026-10-12

Which Guide Do You Need?

From earthquakes to bear sightings, you can open the guide you need right away.

01Earthquake →Protect yourself while the shaking lasts; once it stops, check for nearby hazards and whether you need to leave the coast.

Official sources: JNTO · Earthquake actions by situation (in Korean) ↗
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02Tsunami →Know when to leave the coast without waiting for an alert, how to find where to go, and what to do before heading back to your lodging.

Official sources: Japan Meteorological Agency · Tsunami warnings/advisories and evacuation guidance (in Japanese) ↗
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03Typhoon →If a typhoon is forecast, know where to evacuate and check whether your lodging and booked transportation will still be usable.

Official sources: Fukuoka City · What to do when a typhoon approaches (in Japanese) ↗
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04Heavy rain, flooding & landslides →Know when and where to evacuate in heavy rain, and what to check before returning to your lodging after the rain eases.

Official sources: JNTO · Who should evacuate at alert level 3 (in Korean) ↗
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05Heavy snow & blizzards →Know what to do when a blizzard reduces visibility or your car gets stuck in snow, and what to check before heading back to your lodging or home.

Official sources: Sapporo Regional Headquarters, Japan Meteorological Agency, et al. · What to do in a blizzard (PDF, in Japanese) ↗
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06Volcanoes & eruptions →Before visiting a volcano, find out what to look up; know what to do if it erupts suddenly or ash starts falling. Also know what to do when returning to your lodging after evacuating.

Official sources: Japan Meteorological Agency · What to do when you receive an eruption notice (in Japanese) ↗
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07Extreme heat & heat illness →If heat makes you dizzy or nauseous, cool your body down. Know when to call 119 and what to prepare for hot days.

Official sources: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare · Heat illness symptoms and first aid (in Japanese) ↗
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08Wildlife & bear encounters →Learn how to act if you meet a bear, where to check before hiking, and what to bring.

Official sources: Ministry of the Environment · How to avoid bears in national parks (in Japanese) ↗
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Looking for a Shelter or Getting Ready to Travel?

The right place to go for a tsunami can differ from the one for flooding. Check whether the facilities marked on maps are actually open right now. Read local notices and ask staff where to evacuate and where you can stay.

Official sources: Geospatial Information Authority of Japan · Evacuation site and shelter maps (in Japanese) ↗ · Shinjuku City · Temporary facilities for people unable to return home (in Japanese) ↗
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Evacuation shelters & help →Find shelters that are open now, and ask staff for the help you need.Before your trip →Pack extra yen and your passport, bring the medication you take regularly, and save key information on your phone.

Where Can I See Current Alerts and Evacuation Notices?

Check the official sources below for when announcements were issued and which areas they cover. Links for evacuation guidance in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo — and for finding open shelters — are in the shelter guide.

Check current warnings and transportation status at the official links above. If on-site announcements or staff tell you to evacuate, follow them first.

Official sources: Japan Meteorological Agency · Earthquake information (in Korean) ↗ · JNTO · Disaster and transportation information (in English) ↗ · Geospatial Information Authority of Japan · Evacuation site and shelter maps (in Japanese) ↗
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The checked date is when the official sources were last checked. When looking up current warnings, open shelters, and transportation, also check when each notice was issued. If you are told to evacuate on-site, follow that guidance first.