Do you know what to do if a natural disaster occurs during your trip in Japan?

Due to its geographical and meteorological characteristics, Japan sometimes experiences severe weather and natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. Local governments throughout the country organize extensive emergency drills to make sure the local population is ready should such disasters take place.

Every year in January, Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward conducts such emergency drills. This year, the event will also feature English-language instructions for the benefit of visitors to Japan and foreign residents. Chiyoda Ward would like to invite all to come and take part in this event and help learn the proper procedure to take should a natural disaster occur in Japan.

Emergency Drill Event Details

Date & Schedule
Friday, 15 January 2010　 9:45 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Event Site
JR Akihabara Station area

Drill Contents
Earthquake experience
Message service for disasters
Conveying messages with gestures and pictures
Escaping a disaster in a train station

Schedule

9:45 a.m. - Meeting at Akihabara UDX 2F Akiba Square「Tagengo Shien Center」
10:00 a.m. - Details
10:30 a.m. - Earth Level 7 Experience in Belsare Akihabara
11:00 a.m. - Escaping a disaster in a train station
11:20 a.m. - Wrap-up

Entry Fee: Free (Transportation fees to be borne by participants.)

Event Organizer:
Chiyoda Ward Disaster Prevention Division (External site, Japanese text only)