Useful links for disaster information

Look up disaster information, evacuation information, and information on evacuation locations in Tokyo.

Look up evacuation information and disaster prevention information for Tokyo.

Information about Tokyo's disaster prevention measures and disaster information is distributed in real-time.

Look up information on earthquakes, heavy rain, and typhoons, etc.

Provides websites for gathering information when a disaster occurs.

Provides websites and social media sites that are useful for gathering disaster and traffic information.

Provides news and disaster information.

Listen to radio news.

Read news that is written in easy Japanese.

( iOS download )　( Android download ) Useful app for gathering information when a disaster occurs in Tokyo. Also helps you learn about how to protect yourself during a disaster. The app "Tokyo My Timeline"allows you to organize evacuation preparedness actions (when and where to evacuate, what preparations are needed) in chronological order for typhoons and heavy rain.

App that provides notifications about disaster information nationwide. Also helps you learn about disaster prevention.

App that allows you to watch NHK News. Also provides emergency alerts for earthquakes and tsunamis.

App that translates speech into foreign languages.

When a disaster occurs, this voice message service lets you use your phone to record and check voice messages for your loved ones. (Instructions are in Japanese)

When a disaster occurs, this message board lets you use your smartphone or a computer to register and check text messages on the website.

Look up the address and phone number for foreign embassies and consulates in Japan.

The Help Card provides instructions on how to make phone calls, search for information, and ask for help during disasters or emergencies (such as sudden illnesses or accidents) (available in 12 languages).
The Disaster Prevention Leaflet contains information on earthquakes, typhoons, and heavy rains (available in 7 languages).

Provides detailed information on how to prepare for disasters such as earthquakes, heavy rains, and typhoons, and on what to do when a disaster occurs.

Provides information on what and how much you should stockpile in advance for disasters.

Tokyo My Timeline is preparation for safe evacuation during typhoons and heavy rain. You can organize evacuation preparedness actions (when and where to evacuate, what preparations are needed) in chronological order.

Provides information on how to make emergency phone calls (such as for a sudden illness or accident), how to use a fire extinguisher, and advice for when an earthquake occurs.

This is the website for Tokyo's Life Safety Learning Center. Provides disaster prevention experience tours in easy Japanese for foreign residents.