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Preparing for Emergencies: Natural Disasters
Japan lies in a major earthquake zone and is subject to tremors of varying proportions every day. Coastal areas could also be at risk from Tsunamis. Typhoons occur frequently in typhoon season, which lasts from June to October.
Follow these links for more information on Earthquakes, Typhoons and Tsunamis and how best to prepare yourself.Earthquake preparedness
There are things you can do to be ready. These can make the difference between life and death.
Tsunami Advice
Tsunami is the Japanese word for a chain of fast moving waves caused by sudden trauma in the ocean.
Typhoon Advice
The Japanese typhoon season roughly lasts from June to December with most activity between July and September.