Tsunami Evacuation in Japan: Simple Guide
What to check if you live, work, travel, or study near the sea in Japan.
- Know If You Are Near Risk
- After Strong Shaking
- Follow Official Information
- Use Simple Japanese
- Return Only When Safe
Know If You Are Near Risk
If you live, work, study, or travel near the sea, check tsunami evacuation signs and high ground before an emergency.
After Strong Shaking
If there is strong or long shaking near the sea, move away from the coast and go to higher ground. Do not wait to watch the sea.
Follow Official Information
Check tsunami warnings, city announcements, shelter information, and instructions from local staff.
Use Simple Japanese
Useful words include tsunami, hinan, takadai, abunai, and doko ni nigemasu ka.
Return Only When Safe
Do not return to the coast until official information says it is safe. Tsunami waves may come more than once.
This article is based on official public information and is written in simple English. Procedures may differ by person and city. Please check the official page or a consultation office for your own case.
Source: https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/Activities/tsunami.html
