JST is managed by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), providing foreign visitors safety tips and latest information in case of natural disasters.
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24/7. Please feel free to call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents or emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN and KR.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot:
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operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
If you feel shaking in coastal regions or hear a Tsunami Warning, evacuate immediately to a safe place. Tsunami waves are expected to hit repeatedly. Never return to a coastal area while a Tsunami Warning is in effect.
Leaflet from JMA:
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operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
JNTO starts Twitter to provide travelers useful information on weather warnings, advisories and latest news of transportation services in case of natural disasters. Tweets may be limited to major crisis to assist travelers to spend a safe and stress-free stay in Japan.
Contagion of novel coronavirus pneumonia between humans has been confirmed in Japan, but there is no wide spread for now. There is no need to worry too much but please take infection control measures, such as cough etiquette by wearing a mask and hand washing.
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October 13, 08:40 am, All the emergency warning have been lifted and the critical situation has passed. Please continue to be cautious and stay safe.
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Large and severe Typhoon Hagibis is expected to approach Kyushu, Shikoku and Honshu from Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th. Please stay alert to strong winds, high waves and heavy rainfall. For updated info, please check the following page.
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Record-breaking rain has hit Kyushu and rainfall in some area has reached 1,000 millimeters since last Friday. Caution against mudslides, flooding, overflowing rivers, lightning strikes and strong gusts is still needed.
For detailed info:
#JNTO
Contagion between humans has been confirmed in China, but no permanent
contagion between humans has been found in Japan.
There is no need to worry in excess but take measures against infectious
diseases such as hand washing and gargling.
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Due to typhoon Hagibis, JR East and JR Central are considering advance announcements of service suspension on Oct 12th to 13th.
Please check the latest info from the following pages.
JR East
JR Central
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When you get sick or injured and go to the hospital in Japan without applying for insurance, your medical expenses may be high. Since infections such as novel coronavirus pneumonia are spreading, please don't forget to apply for insurance just in case.
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A strong (magnitude 5.5) earthquake hit Aomori Prefecture area. There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake. Shinkansen and local trains are operating normally.
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The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
When the "Emergency warning" is broadcasted from the Japan Meteorological Agency, we will share it through this Twitter account. Please pay attention to the latest information.
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24/7. Please feel free to call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents or emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN and KR.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot:
#JNTOsafetravel
NHK WORLD-JAPAN creates a specific website every time when a typhoon approaches Japan, and here is the page for Typhoon Hagibis.
You can check the latest information about the typhoon from the following page.
#JNTO
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
#JNTO
operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
[Avoiding heat stroke]
Wearing a mask in summer with high temperature and humidity may cause heat stroke.
Therefore, if it's possible to keep a distance at least 2m or more with others outside, remove your mask to avoid heat stroke.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
#JNTO
operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
Should you have symptoms such as coughing or fever, we kindly ask
for your cooperation by wearing a mask and seeking for medical
consultation after contacting the medical institution in advance.
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The official application "Japan Official Travel App" gives information related to safety like train routes and detours, hospitals, embassies, Wi-Fi spots apart from various tours information. Please check it as well.
[Announcement from Japanese government]
As new coronavirus measures, the government will take new steps, including expanding the restricted areas for entering Japan, strengthening quarantine, limiting the airports of the arrivals, suspending visas, and etc. (1/2)
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has set up a page providing the information about novel coronavirus pneumonia. Please also refer to the following page.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
ANA and JAL will continuously suspend flights mainly arriving at Haneda
and Narita on October 13th, too.
Other airline companies will also suspend many flights.
Please see the latest information on websites of each airline company.
The Government of Japan has extended the current state of emergency for nine prefectures until June 20th.
For more details, please check the following page.
#JNTOSafetravel
Foreign nationals who have stayed in Hubei Province within 14 days prior to the day of application for landing in Japan, or who have Chinese passport issued by Hubei Province will not be able to land in Japan for a while except special circumstances.
Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
The following web page contains the info on about 1950 medical institutions nationwide with foreign-language services. You can search by medical department and language available(JP, EN, CN and KR).
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits the coast of Yamagata Prefecture.
Tsunami advisories are in place along coastal areas of Yamagata, Niigata and Ishikawa prefectures.
Tsunami Warning has been issued on January 16, 00:15 am. Evacuate immediately from coastal regions and riverside area to a safer place such as high ground or tall buildings.
For more info:
#JNTO
[Announcement from Japanese government]
As a part of new coronavirus measures, the following foreign nationals will not be able to land Japan for a while except special circumstances.
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Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24 hrs. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. It is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (emergency only)
#JNTOsafetravel
Emergency warning of heavy rain has been issued on October 12, 03:30 pm. Please take necessary action that could save your life. If you are in safe place such as public facilities or accommodations, please follow the instruction from the staff.
#JNTO
#JNTO
operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
#JNTO
operates a visitor hotline 24 hours. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (in case of emergencies only)
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
Japan Meteorological Agency provides "Summary of Tables explaining the JMA Seismic Intensity Scale". Take a look and be prepared in cases of earthquakes.
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Torrential rains from Typhoon Hagibis are causing rivers across Japan to rise dangerously. Data from Japan's land ministry shows that as of noon on Saturday, some rivers had exceeded the flood level.
#Hagibis
#Typhoon
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
As new coronavirus measures, the government expands the restricted areas for entering Japan and
strengthens quarantine. If you are planning to visit Japan, please check the latest info.
#JNTOsafetravel
The following two companies offer insurance that foreign visitors can apply after arriving in Japan. Both insurances introduce medical facilities, interpret between you and the doctor, and have cashless medical services.
#JNTOsafetravel
Art galleries, museums and events have been canceled or closed in order to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Please check the website of each facility before going out.
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[Announcement from Japanese government]
Quarantine will be strengthened for all Visitors/Travelers (Including Japanese) from the United States as follows:
It will be applied to aircrafts and vessels departing the United States after 0:00am on Mar 26th(JST). (1/2)
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JR East has announced the cancellation of some conventional lines after 9AM on Oct 12th, and will reduce the number of Tohoku, Yamagata, Hokuriku, Joetsu Shinkansen after 11AM.
These routes will also be suspended afterwards.
Updated info:
#JNTO
Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
While the typhoon is approaching, the rainstorm will be stronger, so billboards can be blown off and telephone poles can fall. Please stay inside of buildings with a stable foundation such as hotels. Also, please do not go close rivers.
"TOKYO STARTER KIT" is launched on July 22. It is a special passenger ticket of Toei Subway, Tokyo Metro, and Toei Bus combined with a traveling insurance. Foreign tourists can receive medical treatment up to ¥5 million.
For more info:
#JNTO
JR West has announced that there is a possibility of service suspension on Oct 12th in the following areas.
Hokuriku area, Kyoto-Osaka-Kobe area, Wakayama area, Northern Kinki area, San-in area, San-yō Shinkansen, Hokuriku Shinkansen.
#JNTO
Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
Heavy rain is expected to continue over wide areas of Japan until July 15th. Please stay alert to landslides, floods, and swollen rivers.
For the latest info, please check the following page:
#JNTOdisaster
#heavyrainJP
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
You can apply for insurance on their websites. For details, please check the following pages.
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
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The following two companies offer insurance that foreign visitors can apply after arriving in Japan. Both insurances introduce medical facilities, interpret between you and the doctor, and have cashless medical services.
#JNTOsafetravel
Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24/7. Please feel free to call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents or emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN and KR.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot:
#JNTOsafetravel
Due to the strong winds caused by Typhoon No.19, the E71 Kansai International Airport Access Bridge (Sky Gate Bridge R) is closed today at 8 o'clock on Saturday, October 12th. Please be aware of the latest information.
#JNTO
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
Art galleries, museums and events have been canceled or closed in order to prevent the spread of the Novel Coronavirus. Please check the website of each facility before going out.
#JNTOsafetravel
Measures against infectious disease
1: Frequently wash your hands.
2: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue etc, when sneezing or coughing.
#JNTOsafetravel
Heavy rain is expected in Western Japan from July 24th. Please stay alert to landslides, floods, and swollen rivers.
For the latest info, please check the following page:
#JNTOsafetravel
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has set up a page that provides information about powerful
#typhoonHaishen
.
Please check the latest info:
Multilingual emergency updates are also available here:
#JNTOdisaster
[Announcement from Japanese government]
As new coronavirus measures, the restricted areas for entering Japan have been expanded. For the latest info, please check the following JNTO page.
#JNTOsafetravel
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24 hrs. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. It is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (emergency only)
#JNTOsafetravel
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the schedules of Shinkansen and airline flights have been changed. It is recommended to check on each company’s page before taking them.
#JNTOsafetravel
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24 hrs. Call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents and emergencies. It is available in EN, CN, KR and JP.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From Overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot (emergency only)
#JNTOsafetravel
JNTO operates a visitor hotline 24/7. Please feel free to call for tourist info or assistance in case of accidents or emergencies. Support is available in EN, CN and KR.
From Japan 050-3816-2787
From overseas +81-50-3816-2787
Chatbot:
#JNTOsafetravel
Arrivals of all the passenger flights became prohibited at the Narita
Airport. No passenger flights will arrive at the airport today. Please see
the website and official twitter for information of the flight status of
Narita Airport.
JNTO offers a dedicated website to provide information about COVID-19 updates and resources for travelers to Japan.
Please refer to the following for details.
#JNTOsafetravel
Tsunami Warning has been isuued on January 16, 00:15 am, A tsunami with an estimated height 1-3m is expected to strike the coastal regions of Kagoshima-Amami Islands & Tokara Islands.
#JNTO
Due to the impact of Typhoon No.19, some facilities and restaurants were temporarily closed, but currently most restaurants, art galleries/museums, and sightseeing facilities are open as usual.
Please confirm the latest information from the official website of each facility.
The basic measures against infectious disease, as well as the novel coronavirus, are washing hands and "coughing manners" including wearing a mask.
#JNTOsafetravel