Japan is accustomed to the constant threat of natural disasters, but when a government advisory over the possibility of a megaquake originating in the Nankai Trough was issued in early …
The transport ministry will allow the use of ride-hailing services as a means of transport in times of disasters to supplement taxis that are likely to be in short supply. …
Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency plans to equip disaster response teams with small rescue vehicles that can operate on rough roads starting in fiscal 2025, officials said. The decision …
The government agreed Friday to enhance the evacuation system for a possible disaster at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings’ Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power station in Niigata Prefecture. The move is aimed …
Futtsu, Chiba Pref. – Hiroaki Nishino witnessed the violent whims of nature firsthand in September 2019, when a powerful typhoon packing winds of up to 200 kilometers per hour made …
The Japan Coast Guard plans to build its biggest ever patrol ship in an effort to boost its capability to respond to disasters and other emergency situations, officials said Tuesday. …
The infrastructure ministry will boost financial support for efforts to prevent seaport flooding made in cooperation with private businesses from fiscal 2025, with disaster risks increasing amid climate change, ministry …
As early as this fiscal year, the infrastructure ministry will select michi no eki roadside rest stations to serve as temporary shelters and bases for relief activities in times of …
Hirogawa, Wakayama Pref. – When a massive earthquake struck off the coast of the Kii Peninsula, the people of Hiro didn’t have smartphone alerts or loudspeakers to warn them of …
A team of government officials released a report on Monday calling on local governments to be prepared to ensure that relief work is carried out smoothly following disasters. The team …