The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Super Typhoon Maria (Typhoon No. 8) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding to Southern and Western Okinawa Prefecture. Maria is forecast to make landfall near the Sakishima Islands, including Miyako, Ishigaki, Iriomote and Yonaguni Islands in Okinawa ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 9 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Naha, News, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Prapiroon (Typhoon No. 7) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding to areas of Kyushu beginning late Monday, July 2, and continuing through Tuesday, July 3. In conjunction with this storm, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 3 July, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Naha, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2018, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 27 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Osaka at approximately 8:00 am JST. There have been three confirmed deaths, and reports of more than 50 other casualties. Train lines in the area are currently suspended. No tsunami warning has been issued. The weather agency has issued a warning against landslides, adding that people should be cautious about ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 18 June, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News, Osaka, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
January 5, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 January, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
Japanese authorities have informed us of planned protests against the United States’ recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital, at the following times and locations: Friday, December 15th, 1500 hours to 1700 hours, U.S. Embassy Tokyo Sunday, December 17th, from 1030 hours to 1300, various spots around Tenjin (near the Fukuoka American Center) ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 15 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Fukuoka, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
Japanese authorities have informed the U.S. Embassy that on Friday, December 15th, from 1500 hours to 1700 hours, approximately 300 demonstrators plan to protest the United States’ recent decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. The protest is expected to be held approximately 200 meters north of the Embassy’s main gate (near Sotobori-Dori). Although ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 14 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
December 6, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Saola (Typhoon No. 22) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding to areas of Okinawa Prefecture and Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture beginning early Saturday, October 28, and continuing through late Sunday, October 29. The storm ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Lan (currently situated east of the Philippines), could strengthen between Friday and Saturday as it passes east of the Philippines and Taiwan and may impact Japan this weekend. The official forecast from the
Joint Typhoon Warning Center is that Typhoon Lan could reach super typhoon intensity by Friday — meaning its top winds will reach ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 20 October, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
September 15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Talim (Typhoon Number 18) has shifted direction to the northeast and is expected to make landfall over southern Kyushu sometime overnight from September 16 to early September 17, 2017, and then continue over Kyushu, western Honshu and Hokkaido over the following days ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 15 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Talim (Typhoon Number 18) is expected to make landfall in Okinawa Prefecture near the Sakishima islands, which include Miyako, Ishigaki, Iriomote and Yonaguni Islands, during the early morning of September 13, 2017, and then move toward Taiwan and mainland China.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Security & Emergency Messages
August 31, 2017 Mid-way through the 2017 Typhoon season and ahead of September National Preparedness Month in Japan, the U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens living and traveling in Japan of the importance of staying connected and having access to the latest local emergency information. The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo encourages U.S. citizens ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 31 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
August 4, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Noru (Typhoon Number 5) is expected to make landfall near Amami Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture during the morning of August 5, 2017, and then move on to affect Kyushu and possibly other parts of Japan. In conjunction with this storm, the ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 4 August, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
June 30, 2017 As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following security tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a safe place for visitors. ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2017, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 12 June, 2017 | Topics:
Alert, News, Security & Emergency Messages
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 10 March, 2017 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Tokyo Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest on Anniversary of 1945 Tokyo Bombing March 10, 2017 The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that demonstrations are expected to take place around the Embassy and surrounding areas between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM on March 10. Protestors will be demonstrating to call attention to the 1945 bombing of ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following security tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo's world-famous nightlife.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 28 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Malakas (Typhoon No. 16) is expected to bring extremely high winds, dangerous storm tides, heavy rainfall, and possible flooding to areas of Okinawa Prefecture. Malakas is forecast to make landfall near Ishigaki Island and Iriomote Island in Okinawa Prefecture early September 17, and then move ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 15 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Namtheun is expected to bring heavy rain and sustained winds to areas of Southern and Western Japan beginning late Saturday, September 3, and continuing through Sunday, September 4. According to current forecasts, the storm will make landfall in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, at about 9:00 a.m. ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 2 September, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens in the Tokyo region that Typhoon LIONROCK (Tropical Cyclone 10) is expected to bring heavy rain and sustained winds up to 30 mph, with 60-mph gusts, to the region beginning in the evening of Monday, August 29 and continuing throughout Tuesday, August 30. Storm tides, heavy rainfall, ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 29 August, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Tropical Storm Mindulle is expected to make landfall near Kanagawa Prefecture at approximately Noon today, and then move northward along the east coast of Japan. In conjunction with this storm, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a High Wave and Thunderstorm advisory for all of northern ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 22 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo cautions U.S. citizens that Typhoon Chantu (Summer Tropical Storm 7) is expected to pass about 80 miles east of Kanagawa Prefecture late in the evening of Tuesday, August 16, and proceed northward along the east coast of Japan. In conjunction with this storm, the Japan Meteorological Agency may issue a ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 15 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The following message is from Delta Airlines: Due to a Delta system wide outage travel has been impacted to/from/through all Delta Air Lines served cities. Check
flight status often, or see
Delta’s NewsHub for more information. Rescheduling Flights If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed, you are entitled to a refund. Even if your flight is not canceled, ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 9 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On Saturday, August 6 and Tuesday, August 9 between approximately 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, demonstrations are expected at the U.S. Embassy and surrounding areas to call attention to the anniversaries of the Word War II bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Monday, August 15, which marks the end of the war, may also draw protests ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Recent events in and around Japan including natural disasters like the series of earthquakes in March of 2016, the active typhoon season of 2015, volcanic eruptions, and various events transpiring in neighboring nations should remind U.S. citizens living and traveling in Japan of the importance of staying connected and having access to late breaking local ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 4 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following security tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a safe place for visitors. Still, as in ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 1 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This message is being issued to alert U.S. citizens living in or traveling to Japan that the Embassy has received information that on Sunday, June 19, 2016, a large-scale protest and rally is planned at the Ohnoyama General Athletic Field at the Ohnoyoma Park and sports complex in central Naha, Okinawa. According to information received, ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 17 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season lasts through November 2016, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those in ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 6 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This is a follow up to the information in the Embassy’s
Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens sent on April 15. Two large-scale earthquakes and numerous aftershocks have occurred in Kumamoto and Oita Prefectures in the Kyushu region of Japan since April 14. Kumamoto is approximately 730 miles southwest of Tokyo. Mashiki Town, Minami-Aso Village, Aso City, and Kumamoto City in ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 18 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in the Kyushu region of Japan at 9:26 p.m. (UTC+09:00) on Thursday, April 14. Aftershocks continued through the night of April 14-15. Kumamoto is approximately 730 miles southwest of Tokyo. Authorities report nine confirmed deaths and as many as 1,000 injured. Local authorities report no U.S. citizens among ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 15 April, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has issued emergency weather warnings for areas in Tochigi and Ibaraki Prefectures after heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in localized areas of Eastern Japan. Prefectural authorities have issued evacuation orders affecting areas in both prefectures, especially along the flooded ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 10 September, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Goni in the Western Pacific. As of 1:30 p.m. on Friday, August 21, Typhoon Goni continues tracking west through the Western Pacific Ocean and will affect ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 24 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on August 15 the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning to Level 4 for volcanic activity at Sakurajima Mountain in Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu. Sakurajima is a popular tourist destination located across the bay from downtown Kagoshima City. A Level 4 warning ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 18 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Thursday, August 6, is the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, and a traditional day of protests against the U.S. Embassy. As in years past, multiple groups of protestors may drive around the Embassy throughout the day while making pronouncements via trucks with loudspeakers. The protesters are generally non-violent in nature, but at ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 August, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at U.S. Air Force Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Halola (designated TY12 by the Japan Meteorological Agency) in the Western Pacific. As of 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015, Typhoon Halola continues on a northwest ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 24 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Joint Typhoon Warning Center are tracking Typhoon Nangka in the Western Pacific. As of 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2015, Typhoon Nangka continues on a northwest track through the Western Pacific Ocean and is expected to ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 16 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on June 30 the Japan Meteorological Agency raised the warning to Level 3 for volcanic activity at Hakoneyama Mountain in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Level 3 warning means that visitors should not approach the volcano because of an elevated possibility of ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 1 July, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Due to a systems issue affecting global passport operations, there is currently a delay in the printing of U.S. passports that were approved at overseas passport facilities. Applications accepted at U.S. Embassies or Consulates on or after May 26, 2015 are affected by this delay. If you applied for a U.S. passport during this time ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 11 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Japan amended its Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in 2009, and the changes took effect on July 9, 2012. Under the new system, the old alien registration card needs to be replaced by a new residence card no later than July 8, 2015. For more details, visit the website of the
Immigration Bureau of Japan (PDF 300 KB ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 9 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the Hurricane and Typhoon Seasons in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane and Typhoon Season will last through November 2015, though most tropical cyclones typically develop between May and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends that those ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As peak travel season approaches, the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is offering the following tips to help visitors stay safe while enjoying Tokyo’s world-famous nightlife. The general crime rate in Japan is well below the U.S. national average, and Tokyo, like all of Japan, is generally a very safe place for visitors. Still, as in ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 1 June, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Noul in the Western Pacific. As of 10 a.m. on Monday, May 11, Typhoon Noul continues on a northeast track through the Western Pacific Ocean and will ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 11 May, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that on May 6 the Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 2 warning for volcanic activity at Hakoneyama Mountain in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture. A Level 2 warning means that visitors should not approach the volcano’s crater because of an elevated possibility of ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 8 May, 2015 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
As reported in the crime section of our
Country Specific Information for Japan , the Embassy continues to receive reports of drink spiking incidents in Tokyo’s Roppongi district, particularly near the Roppongi Crossing area. We remind U.S. citizens to exercise caution and maintain security awareness in entertainment districts like Roppongi and Shinjuku’s Kabuki-cho, as drink spiking incidents over the years ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 25 November, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
A recent anonymous posting on a Jihadist website encouraged attacks against American and other international schools in the Middle East, including Western teachers employed at these schools. That message referenced schools in the localities of Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Maadi (Egypt) as examples, and these two cities as locations with high concentrations of potential targets. ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 31 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency have issued alerts for Super Typhoon Vongfong, which as of 2 a.m. local time on Friday, Oct. 10 is located approximately 300 miles south of Okinawa. The Kadena Weather Authority at the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 10 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Eastern Japan, including the Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya consular districts, that the U.S. Navy Joint Typhoon Warning Center and the Japan Meteorological Agency are tracking Typhoon Phanfone in the Northwestern Pacific. As of October 3, Phanfone continues on a northerly track through the Northwestern Pacific Ocean ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 3 October, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens to the recent outbreak of dengue fever in Japan, the first since 1945. Japanese media recently reported that 36 people who had not traveled out of Japan have contracted dengue fever. Some people are believed to have been infected while walking in Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park. Insecticide spraying ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 5 September, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Tokyo alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that heavy rains in the Hiroshima area have already caused fatal landslides in Asaminami-ku in the Northern part of Hiroshima city. Local emergency responders warn of the danger of further landslides in light of continued forecasts of rain in Hiroshima and its vicinity. U.S. ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 22 August, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency and the Kadena Weather Authority at Kadena Air Base are tracking Typhoon Neoguri in the Western Pacific. As of 10 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014, Typhoon Neoguri continues on a northwest track through the Western Pacific Ocean and ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 7 July, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Embassy alerts U.S. citizens residing or traveling along the coast of Japan that the Japan Meteorological Agency has posted a tsunami advisory for low-lying coastal areas of Japan. Tsunami waves were projected to arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 a.m. on April 3, 2014 on the Pacific Coast of Japan in the following areas: PACIFIC ...
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 3 April, 2014 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
