Earthquake Japan is an earthquake-prone country and what is most dangerous about quakes is subsequent fire or injury by something dropping from above. If an earthquake occures when you are using fire, put it out quickly. Also, to protect your self from things dropping form above, walk away from buildings if you are in the streets. If you are inside, get under a strongly-built table and stay there until the major jolt stops. Always keep a flashlight, transistor radio, and disaster supplies at hand.
Every community has a specified evacuation area.
So always make sure where your evacuation areas is. Typhoons From summer to autumn, Japan is hit by a series of typhoons which are often accompanied by heavy rain, gale force winds, and floods. When a typhoon is approaching, you are advised not to go out. At the time of an earthquake or typhoon, its is important to get accurate information through such media as TV or radio. If you do not understand Japanese very well, ask for help from Japanese people around you.