Major Earthquakes Tokyo faces a high risk of a major earthquake in the coming decades. Experts estimate a 70% chance of a magnitude 7-level quake directly hitting Tokyo within 30 years. Such an event could cause violent shaking (upper 6 to 7 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale), potentially damaging buildings, disrupting utilities, and stranding … Continue reading Tokyo Disaster Scenerios
Month: July 2025
Water Purification Tablets
Imagine an earthquake strikes (地震が発生したと想像してみてください). The ground shakes, tap water stops flowing, and store shelves quickly empty of bottled water. In disaster-prone Japan, one of the most critical needs after any major 災害 (disaster) is access to safe drinking water. While many of us store some bottled water at home, there’s a lightweight backup that … Continue reading Water Purification Tablets
Water Storage for a Disaster
Why Water Storage Is Essential in Earthquake-Prone Tokyo Tokyo residents live with the reality of frequent earthquakes, so preparing emergency stored water (災害用備蓄水) at home is a practical step for everyone. Major quakes can damage city infrastructure – water mains may rupture and taps could run dry for days or even weeks. In fact, the … Continue reading Water Storage for a Disaster
Earthquake Kits
🧰 What’s Inside “The Ark III” Emergency Kit — and Why It Matters When a natural disaster strikes — whether it’s an earthquake, typhoon, flood, or blackout — help may not arrive right away. That’s why every household needs a basic survival kit on hand. One popular option in Japan is “The Ark III” (アーク・スリー), … Continue reading Earthquake Kits
Tamagawa Disaster Recovery 