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Practical prep for life in Japan, in plain English. Every safety fact links to its official source with the date we checked it.
Building your first emergency home kitはじめての家庭備蓄
Water, food, toilet, power and papers for 3 days to 1 week at home: official Japanese figures in plain English, where to buy, the Japanese labels to look for, and a printable short list.
1 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
How-toWhat to do when the power goes out停電したときにやること
Blackout after a quake or typhoon? Check if it is just your home or the whole area, find TEPCO’s outage map, keep phones and food going, and avoid the fire risk when power comes back.
1 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Stay safeDisaster scams: how to spot them in Japan災害に便乗した詐欺・悪質商法
Fake donation calls, “free” roof inspections, insurance-claim agents, fake city-hall callers and phishing texts: what Japan’s police and consumer agencies warn about, and who to call (incl. English lines).
1 Nov 2026 · 7 min read