Because of its location, Japan is frequented by natural disasters such as earthquakes. If you?re traveling to Japan, there is no need to fear – simply get the facts. The following information is designed to help you stay safe in the event of an earthquake, at home or abroad.

Japanese Archipelago and Seismic Activity
The islands of Japan are located where four of the Earth?s tectonic plates converge. The country is also home to about ten percent of the world?s active volcanoes.
This means that Japan experiences more earthquakes than just about anywhere else – around 1,500 per year. Japan?s long list of earthquakes dates back over a thousand years.  Also, when earthquakes occur below or near the ocean, they may trigger tidal waves (called tsunami). Japanese Earthquake Scale
In addition to the magnitude scale with which many travelers are familiar, Japan also uses a 10-step intensity scale. This scale will help you to understand the intensity of the shaking felt at a given location.
A zero means that no shaking can be felt. You may barely notice a one, and a two could cause suspended objects to shake. A three could cause objects to move or vibrate, and a four will rattle the windows. Five and above are likely to cause structural damage, and a seven and above results in widespread devastation.
Looking for news about the latest earthquake activity" Check the Japan Meteorological Agency updates on https://www.jma.go.jp/en/quake/
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