Disaster Guide for Visitors to Okinawa
What to do when a typhoon approaches or an earthquake strikes during your trip: flights, hotels, small islands, and how to stay safe. Written by a local resident.
Disaster Guide for Visitors
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A Typhoon Is Coming: What Travelers Should Do First
What to get done before the wind picks up during your Okinawa trip — information sources, shopping, rental cars, and the questions to ask your hotel, in order.
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Will My Flight Fly? What to Do If It's Cancelled
When airlines decide on typhoon cancellations, how rebooking and refunds work, and how to handle an unplanned extra night in Okinawa — in the order you'll need it.
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If an Earthquake or Tsunami Happens During Your Trip
What to do when you feel shaking somewhere you don't know well — Japan's emergency numbers, multilingual alert sources, and how to act at your hotel or on the beach, following official guidance.
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If You're on a Small Island When a Typhoon Comes
Ferries stop long before flights do, and when they stop you cannot leave. How to decide when to head back, and what you need if you stay on the island.