Comments on: Earthquakes & Japan Travel Safety Tips

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Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:51:45 +0000

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By: Packaging Supplier | Packing Supplies

Packaging Supplier | Packing Supplies — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:28:49 +0000

Here are some more tips:

1. Never list your home address on the luggage tag. If on business, put the company’s address on the tag; if visiting friends you can list their address. Use covered luggage tags as well.

2. Stay with your luggage until the luggage is checked. If you must put your bag down, keep one foot on the handle.

3. Carry important papers with you; NEVER check anything that you simply cannot afford to lose. Photocopy your passport, driver’s license and credit cards.

4. Bring a small flashlight. You never know when you’ll suddenly be “in the dark” and find yourself in unfamiliar surroundings. At night, keep your flashlight by your bed.

By: Shane Sakata

Shane Sakata — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:05:47 +0000

@Jason – good tip about having an emergency kit of sorts ready to go. I have to admit that this is something that I haven’t prepared and fingers crossed I won’t even wish I did…although this morning made me wonder. Two biggish earthquakes in a week is not an encouraging thing

By: Shane Sakata

Shane Sakata — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:01:25 +0000

Thanks for this information @tokyofoodcast. I think your advice is particularly good for those who have children and want then to understand what earthquakes are and how they should react in case of one. As an adult the first earthquake I experienced was a bit of a shock and i can only imagine what a child might think in a similar situation…

By: Tokyofoodcast

Tokyofoodcast — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:21:58 +0000

Two big earthquakes really shook me up, too! Ikebukuro Safety Center offers similar safety programs to Tokyo residents both in Japanese and in English. They have English video and some staff speak English. I recommend anyone new to Tokyo to make an appointment and take a 1 1/2 hours session to go over earthquake simulation, smoke and fire simulation.

Please call or fax to make an appointment. Also, please be sure to ask for English films.
TEL 03-3590-6565
4th floor of Ikebukuro Firestation
2-37-8 Nishi Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
Japanese Web URL http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/hp-ikbskan/index.html
Access: Across Metropolitan Hotel, a few minutes from JR Ikebukuro South Exit)
English information about earthquake
http://www.tfd.metro.tokyo.jp/eng/119/119-05.html

By: jessiev

jessiev — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:21:40 +0000

when i lived in japan, i was so freaked out the first time i experienced an earthquake! great tips.

By: ジェイソン (Jason)

ジェイソン (Jason) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:47:26 +0000

These are some good tips. For anyone living in the country, it’s also a good idea to have an “emergency kit” handy by the door. These usually consist of some snacks, bottles of water, bandaids, hygiene products, and (in some cases) a change of underwear. If a big earthquake forces the Mrs. and I out the door, we can quickly grab the bag and make our escape with some necessities