# Japan Natural Disaster Resources This is a list of some resources you can use in Japan in case of an earthquake or other natural disasters. ## Information - **The Japanese Meteorological Agency is the official source for advisors, earthquake info, etc.** - [English homepage](http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/indexe.html) - **[Earthquake Information](http://www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/)** - [Advisories](https://www.jma.go.jp/en/warn/index.html) - The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has a **Twitter account that provides safety tips and information about natural disasters. It's [@JapanSafeTravel](https://twitter.com/JapanSafeTravel).** - The Japan Times maintains a [live blog](https://disaster.japantimes.co.jp/) in during natural disasters ## Apps - [Yurekuru Call](https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/yurekuru-call/id398954883?l=en&mt=8) which is the most used app according to Japanese times and might provide you with a couple of seconds advance notice in case of an earthquake - [Pocket Shelter](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9chez/id1192158510?mt=8) - [Safety Tips](https://apps.apple.com/eg/app/safety-tips/id858357174) - JNTO's [Official Travel App](https://www.jnto.go.jp/smartapp/eng/about.html) ## Communication - JNTO offers [downloadable communication cards](https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/cmcard/index.html) with important phrases to use in a natural disaster. - The [171 Disaster Messaging System](https://www.ntt-west.co.jp/dengon/web171/english/) is a message board used for getting in touch with people you got separated from. Anyone with your phone number can read posted messages. [English Guide](https://www.ntt-west.co.jp/dengon/web171/pdf/web171manual_eng.pdf). ## In Case of an Evacuation - Tokyo Metropolitan Government has an English portal with a list of shelters. [Tokyo Metropolitan Disaster Prevention Map](https://map.bousai.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/pc/). - Also checkout [[What Should I Do After an Earthquake]]