Emergency Links

The primary source for warnings, advisories, typhoon tracks and forecasts. Check here first.

Colour-coded map of landslide, inundation and flood risk for your exact location.

Okinawa Prefecture's official portal: weather warnings, evacuation orders, open shelters and damage reports.

Evacuation info and shelter maps for Naha City. Evacuation orders are issued by each municipality — check the page for where you are.

Closure information for public schools (kindergarten to high school) when a storm warning is issued.

Record and check safety messages by phone number when lines are congested. Agree on which number to use with your family in advance.

Outage map by municipality. You can also register for LINE or email outage alerts before typhoon season.

Prefecture-wide water outage information. Note that the Bureau supplies municipalities; delivery to individual homes is managed by each municipality, so check your local water department too.

A national government hub linking to road closures, bus and monorail status, power outages, open shelters and facility closures during a typhoon.

Same-day departures and arrivals for domestic and international flights, plus terminal status.

Cancellation and delay outlook in bad weather, plus rebooking and refund handling. Always confirm your own flight with the airline.

Domestic flight outlook and cancellations. Decisions are often announced by the evening before a typhoon.

Links to the ferry operators serving the Yaeyama islands, plus how the town issues information. A good starting point before or during an island stay.

Service status for seven Yaeyama island routes, shown as normal / partly suspended / all cancelled. Check other operators' own sites for other routes.

Service status between Naha Airport and Shuri / Tedako-Uranishi. Service stops in strong winds — check before heading to the airport.

The official portal for foreign residents living in Japan, including an emergency and disaster chapter, in 19+ languages including Easy Japanese.

A consultation service for foreign residents in Okinawa, available regardless of residence status, in 12 languages including English. Free legal consultation once per case (up to 1 hour). Phone: 098-942-9215.

A consultation desk at Naha City Hall (1st floor), Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (closed weekends, public holidays, June 23, and Dec 29–Jan 3). Handles daily-life consultations on health, work, childcare, and taxes. Phone: 098-862-9955. Cannot mediate individual disputes or act on your behalf in contracts. If you live elsewhere in Okinawa, check with your own municipality — desks and supported languages differ by city.

JMA warnings and advisories in 15 languages including English and Traditional Chinese.

The official manual for visitors from Okinawa Prefecture and the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Save it to your device before the connection gets bad.

Japan National Tourism Organization's disaster and emergency guide for visitors, including the 24/7 Japan Visitor Hotline (050-3816-2787).