Disaster Preparedness

For information on natural disasters and emergency situations, please follow the Embassy’s social media channels and website for the latest advisories

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PHLinJapan
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/PHLinJapan/
X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/phlinjapan
Website https://tokyo.philembassy.net/

In case of ambulance/emergency rescue:

  • Call 119
  • Japan Helpline
    Hotline that entertains inquiries from a simple question to emergency assistance. Available in English.
    Website | 050-6879-9956 / 1-202-239-1240 (Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

For disaster-related information from Japan:

  • Safety Tips
    An app that pushes information alerts to users about disasters.
    Available in English and Tagalog.
    Website
  • The Japan Meteorological Agency
    The primary source for many of the crisis alerts in Japan
    Also available in English and Tagalog.
    Website
  • Japan’s Cabinet Secretariat
    The primary source of information on civil protection
    Available in English
    Website
  • General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ)
    For information on staying safe in Japan
    Available in English
    Website