Natural Disasters
Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. Also, Japan is a earthquake-prone country – you cannot be too careful of knowing and preparing for earthquakes.
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Extreme Weather
(original photo by Toshihiro Oimatsu; CC BY 2.0)
Tokyo is especially prone to weather related disasters, including typhoons, heavy rains, windstorms and snow. In the event of such disasters it is important to safeguard against injury and damage caused by falls or by flying debris.
Earthquake Preparation
(original photo by Pekachu; Public Domain)
Basic Facts and Disaster Prevention Earthquake Intensity (Shindo) When an earthquake occurs in Japan, in addition to the standard magnitude scale a second scale known as is employed. This scale is unique to Japan and measures the degree of shaking…
In the Event of a Large-scale Earthquake
First Steps When you feel strong tremors, take cover, protecting your head with your arms or belongings such as a bag, cushion, or coat. Tremors can cause doors and windows to warp, so ensure your escape route by opening one…
