Emergency
Preparing for Earthquakes
July 16, 2026
This article explains what to watch out for and how to act during an earthquake. Knowing the right steps in advance can help protect your life. Always be prepared before a disaster strikes.
If an earthquake occurs, first make sure you are safe. Protect your head by hiding under a table or similar shelter. Once the shaking stops, go outside and move to a safe location. Check that your home is safe, and if you need to evacuate, head to the designated evacuation site.
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Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan "Life and Work Guidebook" 第8版
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/support/portal/guidebook_all.html
This article was reorganized by ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社 based on the above source.
※This language version is a machine translation from the Japanese version (ＳＩＡデジタルテクノロジー株式会社).
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