Privacy Policy
This page explains how this site handles personal information and related data.
Advertising
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Affiliate Program
This site uses affiliate programs for disaster-preparedness products such as portable power stations (including the period before any such link goes live). If a purchase is made through a link on this site, the site may receive a referral fee. The product and payment are provided by the linked retailer, and any questions about a transaction should go to that retailer. Whether a product is featured, and how it's assessed, is never influenced by whether an affiliate link is present.
Analytics
This site may use Google's analytics tool, Google Analytics. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect traffic data. This data is collected anonymously and does not identify individuals. You can opt out of this collection by disabling cookies in your browser settings. See the Google Analytics Terms of Service for details.
Contact Form
This site's contact form can be used anonymously, with no login required. If you choose to provide contact details, they are used only to confirm and respond to your message, and for no other purpose.
Accuracy of Information / Disclaimer
Information on this site is based on primary sources published by the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Cabinet Office, Okinawa Prefecture, municipalities in Okinawa, Okinawa Electric Power Company, and similar bodies, as of the date each page was checked. We make an effort to keep information accurate, but content is subject to change. Always confirm the latest information with the relevant official source. The site accepts no liability for damages arising from the use of its information. See also the Disclaimer page.
Copyright
Unless otherwise noted, the text and design of this site are the property of the site. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Content sourced from official bodies cited in each article (the Japan Meteorological Agency, the Cabinet Office, Okinawa Prefecture, municipalities, etc.) remains subject to the rights of the original source; this site summarizes or paraphrases such source material and clearly attributes any direct quotation.
Changes to This Policy
The content of this policy may be revised without notice in response to changes in law or in the service. Any revision takes effect once posted on this page.