Guide for Residents — Everyday Preparedness

This is an English translation of our Japanese-language guide for residents of Okinawa. Not every topic is translated yet — see below for what's still Japanese-only.

• Typhoon

  Local knowledge for life in typhoon-prone Okinawa: preparing for blackouts and water outages, protecting windows and balconies, timing your shopping, protecting your car, what happens to work and school, and getting ready if you have pets, elderly or disabled family members, or infants.

• Earthquake & Tsunami

  Tsunamis do reach Okinawa. From the historical 1771 Great Meiwa Tsunami, to checking your home's elevation and flood risk, securing furniture, the difference between evacuation sites and shelters, and what to know if you live in an apartment — earthquake and tsunami preparedness that residents often underestimate.

• Heavy Rain & Landslides

  Typhoons aren't the only source of heavy rain in Okinawa. How to check whether your home is in a landslide warning zone, and how to read Japan's heavy-rain information (Danger Alerts and Kikikuru) after its 2026 revision — so you can judge for yourself without waiting for an evacuation order.