@@onlyinjapanGOthey are supposed to stay in effect for a week. The fact they are still saying it’s in effect is not a surprise. If you read the papers that describe the mechanism behind this warning system it’s usually a 7 day elevated risk period.
@@BeyondTravelsPH yeah, I get that - I was just commenting on how people somehow think it's being extended. We are still within the original week. I've got may calorie mates sorted.
I've lived in Japan for 20 years, and I wanted to say thank you for these videos. "Be prepared for an earthquake regardless of this warning" is excellent advice.
That is the biggest take away, in Japan, it can happen anywhere, anytime and I’m transparent in this. There’s always a risk a traveler may be in an earthquake but 99.9% of them are small and many of those are unnoticed.
I totally agree we have been here since 2000 and we have had plenty of earthquakes. You get used to it . People who dont live in Japan don’t realise this and it does bug me a bit.
I'm Japanese. Thank you for sharing the correct information. Although it is impossible to predict earthquakes, Japan is a country where earthquakes and natural disasters occur frequently. Food, drinks, sanitary napkins, and shoes are also important during an evacuation. (You may step on broken glass, etc.) There is a possibility that Mt. Fuji, which has remained quiet for 300 years due to earthquakes, could erupt. It is better to refrain from climbing Mt. Fuji.
As Taiwanese, i understand the Japanese government warning about the mega earthquake . Remind everyone of the Nanhai Trough. Its all up to you. Prayge Japan.
Thanks for being a voice of reason instead of sensationalizing or overly down playing the situation. I'll still be going on my trip in November because this is a risk I know I'm taking any time I travel to Japan. I always hope it doesn't happen while I'm there, but I also live in a fairly seismically active area so I'm as prepared as I possibly can be for these things.
I was stuck in the subway on my way to Ueno when the 5.3 Mag. hit in March in Tokyo. As a visitor, I was taken aback at how calm the locals were. I didn't feel much but when the alert came on my phone and the train abruptly stopped, I wondered if this was it. The longest 5 minutes of my life before the train started to roll again.
Yo that happened to me on Friday in Tokyo. Was at a restaurant when the alert on the phone went off all throughout the restaurant. No one batted an eye haha. The shake went on for about 30 seconds
Thank you for the information. So real and genuine. This is a good clip. I sent your clip off to my kids, they r in Japan travelling now. 👍🏻 Pray that the mega earthquake will never happen 🙏🏻
me too, and I will land in Osaka. The hotel informed me that the building is well prepared for big quakes and their are conducting simulation with the fire department. I hope I will enjoy my long planned trip
I am planning on going in October and my partner just applied for her visa today. As of now, we are not changing our plans. Thanks for keeping us updated.
Even me and my brother are planning to go in october. We are really worried as we have to go from Canada and its our first trip we have planned and saved for . I pray that nothing happens
Yes and No: The current building code is very strict, and has been for decades. But there are an estimated 7 million homes in Japan that are not 'earthquake proof,' which amounts to around 13% of the total number of dwellings. Buildings continue to collapse during major earthquakes to this day, although the number is lower than it was in the past. That said, the bigger threat of an earthquake is fire, and tsunamis. In the Tohoku earthquake of 2011, 122,000 buildings were destroyed, and roughly 98% of those buildings were destroyed by the tsunami that followed the earthquake.
No one can predict when an earthquake will happen but its good to be well prepared and ive been watching and listening intently to your live streams for the past few days and i dont think there’s anything to be worried about. Just take the necessary precautions and im looking forward to my Japan trip in Nov. Thanks for updating us and giving your viewers advice and daily updates , John. Really appreciate it.
Apologies for this belated comment. A long time resident of Japan. Experienced the events of March 11th. The advisory is important. Thank you so much for all of your efforts and informative live streams. Very helpful.
If you're canceling trips because an earthquake might happen between now and 30 years, you need to just go back to your safe space and hug your blankey until your time ends
Yeah I haven’t been sleeping well since we got the emergency alert on our phones. I’ve never learned what you’re supposed to do in an earthquake, so I’ve been obsessively researching. My hotel room is on the 15th floor and I know I’ll lose my mind if the building started swaying
U do know that's like itty bitty earthquake compared to the earthquake Asia usually get, particularly in countries where they have active tectonic plate?
hope everyone will be ok! sorry i have been in vegas got back yesterday and basicly passed out got 16 hours i was a 107 t0 109 the whole time. think i was suffering from miner headstroke by the time i got back. thanks for the share ! stay awesome!
i’m visiting in september this year, first time visiting and it’s something i’ve wanted to do for many years so nothing is stoping me 😂. A big thanks for all of the updated information, it’s always good to stay aware of these things
Thank you for going through all those sources and share them with us. great help so we don't have to find and go through everything ourselves. good job!
Thanks so much John for all your updates on the Earthquake, I'm coming next month, I love japan. I felt a rumball last year in the early morning while staying in Tokyo later I checked the morning news it was not even mentioned Take care john best wishes
Thank you so much for posting such frequent live streams John and addressing front of mind topics for tourists! This really helps put me at ease for my November trip!
Also worth noting that that image makes it look like the earthquake will occur along the entire east coast. There are four faults along there and it doesn’t usually occur along the length of it. The Nankai and Tonankai faults are the most common faults to release pressure, but they only sometimes release together.
I arrived in Miyazaki last thursday and was in my hotel room in the 11th floor, when the quake began. It was just horrible to make this experience. I was so afraid, the noise was terrible und i could not walk just an inche.
I can relate, it’s something you never forget. Hits you hard to realize you don’t have control over your life, but Japanese cities are well prepared as can be, Miyazaki is still there. I’m glad for it. Lovely place. Hope you’re okay. Talking about it is good. I was very traumatized for a long time, still am.
@@onlyinjapanGOThank you so much! You are right! It was one of the worst experiences in my whole life. I was not sure if i have to die during the quake. Last year i experienced a quake with a magnitude 5.4. The quake in Miyazaki was so much worse! The japanese buildings are the best in the world! That's the reason the houses did not collapse. The quake had a magnitude of 7.1... unbelievable. I think i had a shock after the quake. Then i discovered your channel. You helped me so much not to panic! You explained the warning for the "mega-quake" so well that i could calm down a little bit. But honestly i am still a bit traumatized. I am not ashamed to say that. Thank you so much. You really helped me in this situation as a tourist. Best greetings and wishes to Japan! Stay safe and i pray for you! Greetings from Germany.
Last time there was an earthquake in LA on August 6, 6 days later there was an earthquake in Japan....there was just an earthquake in LA again....hopefully nothing happens.
NHK was founded as a state public utility corporation controlled by Japan's Ministry of Communications, so how much you trust it should be based on how much you trust your government.
I think it’s still fine to go to Japan, just read up on the relevant emergency measures you should know in case of an earthquake so you’d know what to do and stay up to date on the news about it.
@@anandasuriamoorthy6497 Yes it is fine, Japan is one of the country most prepare for this disasters and if you are in one they'll keep you informed and safe. We cant predict the earthquake there's no science sadly but that shouldn't let us live in fear because then you wouldn't leave your house. You ran a bigger chance to die in a car crash than being hit by an earthquake in Japan. So I encourage you to go to your trip and keep yourself informed and enjoy.
The floor used to roll when we had earthquakes in the late 80s in Japan. I'm from California so it didn't upset me too much but it sure scared the neighbors.
Stay safe out there ya'll! Those who already had plans to travel. Just see it through. Dont cancel. Theres always going to be earthquakes in japan. Who knows when or what will happen. Unpredictable
Be safe. I did not have to cancel any travel plans because there was never any chance I could visit Japan anyway. Jon, your channel IS my trip to Japan. 😉🤣 The only kind of tour I will ever be able to afford.
JMA: "Please check your preparedness..." NHK: "... and in [insert Prefecture name here], preparations continue." YTubers: "PANIC! PANIC!" People who live with earthquakes: There's no point in panic. It cannot be changed. If you are prepared and know where to evacuate to, that is all you can do. The rest is in the lap of Nature. If you live on the Pacific Ring of Fire, that is life.
I'm visiting Japan in late November to early December and I won't cancel my trip because I know you cant predict the earthquakes. I live in the Caribbean and I experienced several quake including a 6.4 2 months before covid pandemic hit so I'm prepare on what to do if something happens while I'm visiting to Japan. So I encourage everyone not to cancel, stayed informed and still enjoy their trip.
Good to hear! Yes, during typhoon season insurance for travel is good to have esp with cancelled flights. Typhoon no.7 is headed to Tokyo this weekend I think.
I'm travelling in October, and that is my first trip after 5 years, I am not willing to cancel it! I will go to Kyoto, Himeji, Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima, so these are areas in the green zone, but I am confident it is fine and I will not cancel it. I saw that TikTok too, it was slightly misinforming, since they said "Oh, Osaka airport is in the ocean so you know, tsunami will just take it all..." It is the Osaka Bay! Which is, if you check the maps, quite much covered from direct exposure to the ocean. As you say, we need to just take a step back.
I went to Japan recently in July and there was one earthquake, everyone was calm. Living in California, earthquake is no strange thing, so I am prepared to live with expecting an earthquake.
A lot of people are forgetting the reason why the mega quake advisory was given. It is not normal to have the two magnitude quakes that happened, to have happened so close to each other in time. Damn if you do damn of you don't.
Hi, I actually went to the Kochi Sunday Market last month after watching you on video. The fried sweet potato nuggets were delicious. I climbed up Kochi Castle all the way to the top. If you are there again, I recommend a restaurant called Se Relaxer which has the local tosa akaushi beef on its menu.
The authorities are right to warn. I was in Tokyo for the last 40 days, I left yesterday as planned. Since the warning I had a small suitcase ready in my hotel room with a basic “essential stuff” kit in case I had to urgently leave the place. Also I had some extra cash and my passport always with me when visiting places. As a tourist it was very basic measures but I had a peace of mind knowing that I was as much as possible ready and prepared.
Similar to tornadoes in the states, there's factors that make them more likely to form in certain areas, but nobody knows when, where, or if it will actually happen, The best thing you can do is stay vigilant and be prepared. If you want to compare it to something, I'd tell Americans its like tornado watches. They're just stating that the conditions are suitable, but it doesnt mean that anything will happen. "Dont be scared, be prepared"
I traveled through Japan during Christmas and New Years while studying in Tokyo and I was only 50 km away from the Noto earthquake on Jan 1st this year and nothing happened to me. If you travel to Japan you have to accept the possibility of strong earthquakes at any time. If you are afraid of them just book any modern place - it will have earthquake reinforcements. For example the Kobe earthquake from 1995 had horrible destruction, because buildings weren't reinforced properly, however nowadays the majority of buildings will withstand and keep you safe during an emergency. Japan is the most earthquake-resistant country in the world and you have nothing to fear for as a tourist. Only locals in the highest risk areas have to be concerned if their house is still not properly reinforced - not because of fear for life, but because of fear for repair cost. This is also a reason why many traditional timber houses are empty - no one wants to reinforce them because it's expensive. Fortunately most modern buildings are reinforced.
looks like the most danger i can be during my trip in automn is ise and wakayama; himeji maybe also...my others destinations or further away from the green area. experiencing an earthquake of 9 is scary though, but i think i'll come except if the quake happens before i come and it makes travelling a nightmare
I'm sorry, but "The advisory is for people like me." Really? It's fair that people want to cancel the trips. Just because you live there doesn't mean tourists don't have to follow the advice.
Huh? Cancel then. I said people will do whatever they want depending on their comfort level with this. It’s up to each person. The advisory is real, but it’s more for residents to be prepared. Tourists are mostly in urban areas well prepared for this now. It’s Japan.
Thanks for these videos. We arent going until May next year but im still really anxious about it because im taking my daughter with me..getting all the information really helps. Im from Australia, never experienced an earthquake before..first time for everything! If the mega quake happens in the trough, what would happen in tokyo? Just shaking or will buildings fall...? Thankyou 😊
I've done two big holidays from the UK for New Years Eve in recent years NYC in 2019->2020 Tokyo in 2023->2024 I was more scared when someone got shot around the corner from our hotel in NYC than I was when the earthquake happened in Japan. If you're worried. Don't be. Japan is prepared.
No idea yet, when it’s, when I hear of it, I’ll let you know. I’m not going to cover this anymore unless there is some news on it but I got so many messages asking how long. The answer is when they say it’s over. The quake happened on 3/11/2011 about a week after the same conditions. The M9+ hit hard. We didn’t get a megaquake warning.I think the heighten awareness would have saved the power plant, a lot of lives.
Be aware of earthquake procedure. Japan is the best possible place to be in for an earthquake to occur and be relatively safe. Skytree didn't topple over in 2011, so your hotel will probably be ok.
Heck, the really bad air turbulence on the way to Japan was probably as scary than a M7 quake but the possibility of hitting a really bad one (over the regular light turbulence) doesn't stop me from getting on a plane.
It seems like one of the things people can do if they are worried about the Nankai areas: there's always the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, or as you mentioned: Hokkaido - the tourists can always try to divert their trip to those parts if they're concerned.
I would expect to stay in my hotel room, or only visit nearby commercial areas of walking distance from the hotel. Actually, unless it is a dangerously big typhoon, we locals do walk around if necessarily, with an umbrella and rain shoes, finding the raining getting weaker and the lightning moving away, leaving our office earlier than usual expecting the trains might stop the operation. However, I wouldn’t recommend for someone not familiar with the city’s system and language to get out and walk around😊
Yes, never had one that was like a hurricane yet. Just stay indoors, they pass quickly. Flights in and out are impacted. Good to have travel insurance and know the risks, leave an extra day to fly out in case of cancellation, can get back to work on time 😂
If there was an actual prediction and I could afford to go, I would totally travel to anywhere to experience a bigger earthquake than the 7.4 that I experienced when I was young. Earthquakes are exciting for the most part when you live in a place that is well-prepared for them. I've never been to Japan at all but, as a Californian, I think Japan is more prepared for earthquakes than we are and we do try to prepare for them here too. Another place that I think is more prepared for them than we are is Chile and perhaps also Peru.
The most important in Japan that any tourist should do is to remain calm, take cover and trust the local authorities and the rescue, for example, Tokyo fire department is considered one of the 3 best professional fire departments in the world (the others being the NYFD and the Paris fire department), if I was scheduled to go to Japan, I would go anyway, because even I know the Japanese rescuers would do their best to help and save people, those that are telling "oh the sensationalism"... I bet that those who said that never felt what is feeling a big earthquake... I was on a train going from Kyoto to Osaka in the morning of June 18th 2018, When suddenly the train breakes with a great violence and immediately the train started to shake on the sides... That was an 6.1 ricther scale earthquake that happened that unfortunately killed a 9 year old elementary school girl that was hit when the walking in the sidewalk and the wall of her school fall on her...😢 The other victim was a 80 year old woman that died when a furniture in her house fall on her... So I always get very angry when I hear idiots telling lies and thinking that they are the smartest people in the world...
Nothing to worry about , I visit japan every year. I’m current in japan since first of July to end of August and enjoy my Japan summer festival across Japan . Friends and family told me to fly home but I’m not , I feel lot safer here than walking in California or New York and Chicago as chance that i can get shot or rob there more than I face the mega earth quake here that may not happen .
8:54 john im not sure if you were serious about moving but i highly recommend the nishihara/ hatagaya area. i live here now and it's very convenient and i see a lot of young families
Do you have a good income to live there? From what I heard that area is expensive as the Shinjuku and Shibuya area, I would prefer to live in the Taito-ku area between Ueno and Asakusa, or near Iriya station (Hibya Line)
What about the tsunami? Usually tsunami’s happen after Earthquakes. A Megaquake Is terrifying to think of, but Imagine the Megatsunami after that Earthquake?! I wonder what Japan will say about that? Or when they’ll warn people of that too?
We are just taking day by day, I don’t think people realise that us Japanese live with earthquakes. Okay not to this extent but we are prepared. It’s funny as we checked our kits last month and topped them up. We checked that the local evacuation location is still there and it is. I am slightly on edge but I’m fine . But all I make sure is my kiddos are close by. But you are right just live your life. I am due to visit the Uk to visit my family on Friday, but have decided against it.
Sad that no one could predict no mega quake. Being tourists we have no way to stock up water and can food and survive bag. The most horror of the risk advisory is not just the mega quake but also the tsunami. Honest, I bought air tickets and booked hotel to visit Tokyo next week. But under the worry of mega quake and tsunami, I have concerns and hesitate to visit places like Fuji Mountain, Places near the coast, even Tokyo tower, Skytree, Shibuya Sky
Place near coast like Atami firework. Kamakura High School。。。etc. Right now even I visit Japan, I hesitate to go to those places due to the worry on mega quake and tsunami. It's no fun. I can't help to think how worthy to take risk to Tokyo if I can not visit where I like to😢.
@@TheEthanhunt654321 At the end it's up to you, and only up to you if you want to take that Trip. I can only speak for myself, i visited Japan two times so far and will do it soon again. There was always and will always be the risk of bigger earthquakes and tsunamis, i knew that the first time i stepped foot on the airplane. Like i said i only can speak for myself, but I'd rather "risk" my life for doing something i love and want to do than regret it later in life that i didn't do it. Because keep in mind the mega quake can happen tomorrow or in the next 30 years - because that's the prediction right now.
I've always been interested in this as a Tokyo Resident. Is the Nankai Trough Megaquake synonymous with the Mega Tokyo Earthquake? Are these two separate potential events? I see that the Tokyo area isn't going to get the brunt of the Nankai Trough Earthquake, so I wasn't sure! Ay information on this would be great!
If you will take a ferry, surely keep checking the status. Typhoons now, and they have been leading to the cancellation of some ferry journeys. If you have a booking already, keep checking every day. I have Nagoya to Hokkaido booked on 22nd, and I have no confidence that it will run - but I keep checking.
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I think Mega Quake in Nankai areas are Advised until further notice..... Be prepared everyone.
Yeah, I remember it was about week after then 3/11 happened so not sure how long this will stay in effect. Thanks for this.
@@onlyinjapanGO You're welcome John. Stay Safe with your family 🙏🙏🙏 Hoping everyone in Japan is ok.
@@onlyinjapanGOthey are supposed to stay in effect for a week. The fact they are still saying it’s in effect is not a surprise. If you read the papers that describe the mechanism behind this warning system it’s usually a 7 day elevated risk period.
@@zoeherriot I know the news about the earthquake risk for about a week but better be prepared right now.
@@BeyondTravelsPH yeah, I get that - I was just commenting on how people somehow think it's being extended. We are still within the original week.
I've got may calorie mates sorted.
I've lived in Japan for 20 years, and I wanted to say thank you for these videos. "Be prepared for an earthquake regardless of this warning" is excellent advice.
That is the biggest take away, in Japan, it can happen anywhere, anytime and I’m transparent in this. There’s always a risk a traveler may be in an earthquake but 99.9% of them are small and many of those are unnoticed.
I totally agree we have been here since 2000 and we have had plenty of earthquakes. You get used to it . People who dont live in Japan don’t realise this and it does bug me a bit.
praying for everyone in Japan and their safety.
I'm Japanese.
Thank you for sharing the correct information.
Although it is impossible to predict earthquakes, Japan is a country where earthquakes and natural disasters occur frequently. Food, drinks, sanitary napkins, and shoes are also important during an evacuation. (You may step on broken glass, etc.)
There is a possibility that Mt. Fuji, which has remained quiet for 300 years due to earthquakes, could erupt. It is better to refrain from climbing Mt. Fuji.
omg im japanese too!! he's def right!
Same with Greece. Earthquakes are just part of daily life. You never know when a big one will hit.
I'm not changing my plans for September. 🙃
Same. I have mixed feelings, but have been waiting the entire year for this much needed trip. 😅
Mine in November @@konghere
@@kongheresame exact thoughts
Same bro, have been waiting for this trip in September since I was 14 years old. I'm now 22. I refuse cancelling this opportunity.
lol same! See you in Japan lads :))
As Taiwanese, i understand the Japanese government warning about the mega earthquake . Remind everyone of the Nanhai Trough. Its all up to you. Prayge Japan.
Hello. I’m Japanese. I never forget how much you helped us in 2011. Thank you for your support.
There was an earthquake today in Los Angeles!! 4.4… Stay safe Japan!! I just returned from Japan 6 days ago-one day before the southern quake !!
4.4 isn't bad at all and the west coast is used to it. If you live on the Ring of Fire this is the norm.
Bob Snake Plissken has seen there. 🤔
Thanks for being a voice of reason instead of sensationalizing or overly down playing the situation. I'll still be going on my trip in November because this is a risk I know I'm taking any time I travel to Japan. I always hope it doesn't happen while I'm there, but I also live in a fairly seismically active area so I'm as prepared as I possibly can be for these things.
I was stuck in the subway on my way to Ueno when the 5.3 Mag. hit in March in Tokyo. As a visitor, I was taken aback at how calm the locals were. I didn't feel much but when the alert came on my phone and the train abruptly stopped, I wondered if this was it. The longest 5 minutes of my life before the train started to roll again.
Yo that happened to me on Friday in Tokyo. Was at a restaurant when the alert on the phone went off all throughout the restaurant. No one batted an eye haha. The shake went on for about 30 seconds
God forbid a bunch of people are underground in a tsunami. Unless planners thought of that & it can be sealed somehow.
Thank you for the information. So real and genuine. This is a good clip. I sent your clip off to my kids, they r in Japan travelling now. 👍🏻
Pray that the mega earthquake will never happen 🙏🏻
Thank you for sharing your thought, as i will be travelling to Japan in 2 weeks time.
me too, and I will land in Osaka. The hotel informed me that the building is well prepared for big quakes and their are conducting simulation with the fire department. I hope I will enjoy my long planned trip
I am planning on going in October and my partner just applied for her visa today. As of now, we are not changing our plans. Thanks for keeping us updated.
nothings gonna happen youre fine
Same here. Going with my son in November. Even my Japanese teacher already made dinner plans (and she is in Kyushu).
Even me and my brother are planning to go in october. We are really worried as we have to go from Canada and its our first trip we have planned and saved for . I pray that nothing happens
@@Tina-vt8mc youre fine, enjoy your trip...japan has earthquakes like every other day
Japan is probably one of the safest countries to be in when an earthquake happens, the buildings and infrastructure are excellent.
Yes and No: The current building code is very strict, and has been for decades. But there are an estimated 7 million homes in Japan that are not 'earthquake proof,' which amounts to around 13% of the total number of dwellings. Buildings continue to collapse during major earthquakes to this day, although the number is lower than it was in the past. That said, the bigger threat of an earthquake is fire, and tsunamis. In the Tohoku earthquake of 2011, 122,000 buildings were destroyed, and roughly 98% of those buildings were destroyed by the tsunami that followed the earthquake.
i can confirm, i was in my bath when the 5.3 happened last week, on the 9th floor, quite impressive but so smooth too. impressive.
No one can predict when an earthquake will happen but its good to be well prepared and ive been watching and listening intently to your live streams for the past few days and i dont think there’s anything to be worried about. Just take the necessary precautions and im looking forward to my Japan trip in Nov. Thanks for updating us and giving your viewers advice and daily updates , John. Really appreciate it.
Apologies for this belated comment. A long time resident of Japan. Experienced the events of March 11th. The advisory is important. Thank you so much for all of your efforts and informative live streams. Very helpful.
NHK is incredible. There are so many really quality programmes.
what if this is the trick to solve overtourism problem?
I was thinking the same thing. People are easily herded with the staff of fear.
I will be in tokyo this weekend ... Let's hope for the best....
Visiting Japan is my lifetime dream
If you're canceling trips because an earthquake might happen between now and 30 years, you need to just go back to your safe space and hug your blankey until your time ends
Yeah I haven’t been sleeping well since we got the emergency alert on our phones. I’ve never learned what you’re supposed to do in an earthquake, so I’ve been obsessively researching. My hotel room is on the 15th floor and I know I’ll lose my mind if the building started swaying
We just had 4.4 earthquakes today around 11:30ish in LA, California area. We are used to it…not a shock…just something to talk about!!😅
Be prepared for something bigger just saying
U do know that's like itty bitty earthquake compared to the earthquake Asia usually get, particularly in countries where they have active tectonic plate?
@@Iluvatar196yeah not even comparable to the earthquakes in Japan
@@LynnHiroko2u It happened around 12:20 PM, LA Time.
it was 12:20pm
hope everyone will be ok! sorry i have been in vegas got back yesterday and basicly passed out got 16 hours i was a 107 t0 109 the whole time. think i was suffering from miner headstroke by the time i got back. thanks for the share ! stay awesome!
i’m visiting in september this year, first time visiting and it’s something i’ve wanted to do for many years so nothing is stoping me 😂. A big thanks for all of the updated information, it’s always good to stay aware of these things
Being aware is one of the biggest ways to be prepped for anything, typhoon season is more a worry than quakes.
Thank you for your reassurance 🙏🙏
Thank you for going through all those sources and share them with us. great help so we don't have to find and go through everything ourselves. good job!
Thanks so much John for all your updates on the Earthquake, I'm coming next month, I love japan. I felt a rumball last year in the early morning while staying in Tokyo later I checked the morning news it was not even mentioned Take care john best wishes
Thank you so much for posting such frequent live streams John and addressing front of mind topics for tourists! This really helps put me at ease for my November trip!
one of the few times living in Ibaraki is turning out to beneficial.
Also worth noting that that image makes it look like the earthquake will occur along the entire east coast. There are four faults along there and it doesn’t usually occur along the length of it.
The Nankai and Tonankai faults are the most common faults to release pressure, but they only sometimes release together.
Thanks \\\\\\\john updating us. Very usual information.👍👍🙏🙏✌✌🙇🙇 Stay safe
Thank you John. It makes us more informed like this. More simple. 🎉❤
I arrived in Miyazaki last thursday and was in my hotel room in the 11th floor, when the quake began. It was just horrible to make this experience. I was so afraid, the noise was terrible und i could not walk just an inche.
I can relate, it’s something you never forget. Hits you hard to realize you don’t have control over your life, but Japanese cities are well prepared as can be, Miyazaki is still there. I’m glad for it. Lovely place. Hope you’re okay. Talking about it is good. I was very traumatized for a long time, still am.
@@onlyinjapanGOThank you so much! You are right! It was one of the worst experiences in my whole life. I was not sure if i have to die during the quake. Last year i experienced a quake with a magnitude 5.4. The quake in Miyazaki was so much worse!
The japanese buildings are the best in the world! That's the reason the houses did not collapse. The quake had a magnitude of 7.1... unbelievable.
I think i had a shock after the quake. Then i discovered your channel. You helped me so much not to panic! You explained the warning for the "mega-quake" so well that i could calm down a little bit. But honestly i am still a bit traumatized. I am not ashamed to say that.
Thank you so much. You really helped me in this situation as a tourist. Best greetings and wishes to Japan! Stay safe and i pray for you! Greetings from Germany.
We are heading in September and will be prepared just in case, thanks for the update !
Last time there was an earthquake in LA on August 6, 6 days later there was an earthquake in Japan....there was just an earthquake in LA again....hopefully nothing happens.
NHK was founded as a state public utility corporation controlled by Japan's Ministry of Communications, so how much you trust it should be based on how much you trust your government.
Yes, and We everyone knew John already worked in NHK before.
Ill be back in November and will of course be as prepared as one can. Thank you John for your high quality videos.
thank you so much for sharing these info :)
Do you realize that when Japan gets an earthquake, California also gets one? Los Angeles also had one Monday.
Thank you for the information. I don’t plan on canceling my trip at this moment. Stay safe.
Who would've thought the best time to go to Japan without the tourist crowds would be during a mega quake advisory....
4:35 Clip it!
I think it’s still fine to go to Japan, just read up on the relevant emergency measures you should know in case of an earthquake so you’d know what to do and stay up to date on the news about it.
Are you sure its fine? I'm going to japan in another 12 days 😢
@@anandasuriamoorthy6497 Yes it is fine, Japan is one of the country most prepare for this disasters and if you are in one they'll keep you informed and safe. We cant predict the earthquake there's no science sadly but that shouldn't let us live in fear because then you wouldn't leave your house. You ran a bigger chance to die in a car crash than being hit by an earthquake in Japan. So I encourage you to go to your trip and keep yourself informed and enjoy.
Thank you for clarifying, I live in Mexico City, and we face the same issues. I will be there on september and wont change my plans!!❤❤
The floor used to roll when we had earthquakes in the late 80s in Japan. I'm from California so it didn't upset me too much but it sure scared the neighbors.
Thx John 👍
Glad that I chose Thailand to live. At least we dont havd alot of earthquakes yet. Will pray for you guys🙏 take care
Stay safe out there ya'll! Those who already had plans to travel. Just see it through. Dont cancel. Theres always going to be earthquakes in japan. Who knows when or what will happen. Unpredictable
I totally agreed!
Be safe. I did not have to cancel any travel plans because there was never any chance I could visit Japan anyway. Jon, your channel IS my trip to Japan. 😉🤣 The only kind of tour I will ever be able to afford.
JMA: "Please check your preparedness..."
NHK: "... and in [insert Prefecture name here], preparations continue."
YTubers: "PANIC! PANIC!"
People who live with earthquakes: There's no point in panic. It cannot be changed. If you are prepared and know where to evacuate to, that is all you can do. The rest is in the lap of Nature. If you live on the Pacific Ring of Fire, that is life.
I'm visiting Japan in late November to early December and I won't cancel my trip because I know you cant predict the earthquakes. I live in the Caribbean and I experienced several quake including a 6.4 2 months before covid pandemic hit so I'm prepare on what to do if something happens while I'm visiting to Japan. So I encourage everyone not to cancel, stayed informed and still enjoy their trip.
We’re definitely not canceling our trip to Japan in October!!! 🇯🇵 ❤️
Very informative.
This puts my heart at ease. I’m going in 4 days so definitely needed this information. Also definitely got travel insurance just in case
Good to hear! Yes, during typhoon season insurance for travel is good to have esp with cancelled flights. Typhoon no.7 is headed to Tokyo this weekend I think.
@@onlyinjapanGO thank you for the heads up! 🙏
In the sea in front of Shikoku there have been many 7.4 M earthquakes even in 1968. . The same year there was another but no mega quake . .
That's why it's only an advisory... It's not a prediction... Like some people lying in the social media and even on TH-cam
I'm travelling in October, and that is my first trip after 5 years, I am not willing to cancel it! I will go to Kyoto, Himeji, Shimanami Kaido, Hiroshima, so these are areas in the green zone, but I am confident it is fine and I will not cancel it.
I saw that TikTok too, it was slightly misinforming, since they said "Oh, Osaka airport is in the ocean so you know, tsunami will just take it all..." It is the Osaka Bay! Which is, if you check the maps, quite much covered from direct exposure to the ocean. As you say, we need to just take a step back.
I went to Japan recently in July and there was one earthquake, everyone was calm. Living in California, earthquake is no strange thing, so I am prepared to live with expecting an earthquake.
A lot of people are forgetting the reason why the mega quake advisory was given. It is not normal to have the two magnitude quakes that happened, to have happened so close to each other in time. Damn if you do damn of you don't.
Off topic I think that was the longest honk I've ever heard from Japan 😂
Hi, I actually went to the Kochi Sunday Market last month after watching you on video. The fried sweet potato nuggets were delicious. I climbed up Kochi Castle all the way to the top. If you are there again, I recommend a restaurant called Se Relaxer which has the local tosa akaushi beef on its menu.
Well the tone has changed considerably since the last video
The authorities are right to warn. I was in Tokyo for the last 40 days, I left yesterday as planned. Since the warning I had a small suitcase ready in my hotel room with a basic “essential stuff” kit in case I had to urgently leave the place. Also I had some extra cash and my passport always with me when visiting places. As a tourist it was very basic measures but I had a peace of mind knowing that I was as much as possible ready and prepared.
Similar to tornadoes in the states, there's factors that make them more likely to form in certain areas, but nobody knows when, where, or if it will actually happen, The best thing you can do is stay vigilant and be prepared. If you want to compare it to something, I'd tell Americans its like tornado watches. They're just stating that the conditions are suitable, but it doesnt mean that anything will happen. "Dont be scared, be prepared"
I traveled through Japan during Christmas and New Years while studying in Tokyo and I was only 50 km away from the Noto earthquake on Jan 1st this year and nothing happened to me. If you travel to Japan you have to accept the possibility of strong earthquakes at any time. If you are afraid of them just book any modern place - it will have earthquake reinforcements. For example the Kobe earthquake from 1995 had horrible destruction, because buildings weren't reinforced properly, however nowadays the majority of buildings will withstand and keep you safe during an emergency. Japan is the most earthquake-resistant country in the world and you have nothing to fear for as a tourist. Only locals in the highest risk areas have to be concerned if their house is still not properly reinforced - not because of fear for life, but because of fear for repair cost. This is also a reason why many traditional timber houses are empty - no one wants to reinforce them because it's expensive. Fortunately most modern buildings are reinforced.
It's always been within the next 30 yr warning.
I’ll be here in 2050 to report on this :)
looks like the most danger i can be during my trip in automn is ise and wakayama; himeji maybe also...my others destinations or further away from the green area. experiencing an earthquake of 9 is scary though, but i think i'll come except if the quake happens before i come and it makes travelling a nightmare
Hah, I've been lingering around tokyo station the past few days too as a tourist. I should keep an eye out for you...
I'm sorry, but "The advisory is for people like me." Really? It's fair that people want to cancel the trips. Just because you live there doesn't mean tourists don't have to follow the advice.
Huh? Cancel then. I said people will do whatever they want depending on their comfort level with this. It’s up to each person. The advisory is real, but it’s more for residents to be prepared. Tourists are mostly in urban areas well prepared for this now. It’s Japan.
Thanks for these videos. We arent going until May next year but im still really anxious about it because im taking my daughter with me..getting all the information really helps.
Im from Australia, never experienced an earthquake before..first time for everything!
If the mega quake happens in the trough, what would happen in tokyo? Just shaking or will buildings fall...? Thankyou 😊
The application of building codes is stricter in urban areas, so unless a building is very old, it is unlikely to collapse.
@socks_cat356 good to know! Thanks
Haha! Thanks for sharing it. ✌️
I've done two big holidays from the UK for New Years Eve in recent years
NYC in 2019->2020
Tokyo in 2023->2024
I was more scared when someone got shot around the corner from our hotel in NYC than I was when the earthquake happened in Japan.
If you're worried. Don't be. Japan is prepared.
You only need to worry about Tokyo if Godzilla attacks 😂😂😊
Better safe than sorry. Also, don't be scared, be prepared.
On what basis, official statements will be lifted mega earthquake warnings? How soon will it take to announce? Thank you
No idea yet, when it’s, when I hear of it, I’ll let you know. I’m not going to cover this anymore unless there is some news on it but I got so many messages asking how long. The answer is when they say it’s over. The quake happened on 3/11/2011 about a week after the same conditions. The M9+ hit hard. We didn’t get a megaquake warning.I think the heighten awareness would have saved the power plant, a lot of lives.
@@onlyinjapanGO thanks for your input on this issue and sharing it. Stay safe
If you were never caught in trouble,you are Brave! If you ever saw it: you are very very very Careful
Be aware of earthquake procedure. Japan is the best possible place to be in for an earthquake to occur and be relatively safe. Skytree didn't topple over in 2011, so your hotel will probably be ok.
Heck, the really bad air turbulence on the way to Japan was probably as scary than a M7 quake but the possibility of hitting a really bad one (over the regular light turbulence) doesn't stop me from getting on a plane.
It seems like one of the things people can do if they are worried about the Nankai areas: there's always the Sea of Japan side of Honshu, or as you mentioned: Hokkaido - the tourists can always try to divert their trip to those parts if they're concerned.
Thanks so much for your videos! Is it safe to be in Tokyo during the typhoon?
I would expect to stay in my hotel room, or only visit nearby commercial areas of walking distance from the hotel. Actually, unless it is a dangerously big typhoon, we locals do walk around if necessarily, with an umbrella and rain shoes, finding the raining getting weaker and the lightning moving away, leaving our office earlier than usual expecting the trains might stop the operation. However, I wouldn’t recommend for someone not familiar with the city’s system and language to get out and walk around😊
Yes, never had one that was like a hurricane yet. Just stay indoors, they pass quickly. Flights in and out are impacted. Good to have travel insurance and know the risks, leave an extra day to fly out in case of cancellation, can get back to work on time 😂
Just wondering which part of Tokyo are you in this video? What building is that? Looks amazing !
It's Tokyo Station. Absolutely lovely building.
Tokyo station, Marunouchi side.
@@onlyinjapanGOthank you so much! Will visit that amazing place soon!
John, I’d like to see how much faster you can read the whole list of all those Japanese districts, almost like tongue-twister 🤣🤣😂😂😁😆
Stay safe everyone there was an earthquake here in Los Angeles
If there was an actual prediction and I could afford to go, I would totally travel to anywhere to experience a bigger earthquake than the 7.4 that I experienced when I was young. Earthquakes are exciting for the most part when you live in a place that is well-prepared for them. I've never been to Japan at all but, as a Californian, I think Japan is more prepared for earthquakes than we are and we do try to prepare for them here too. Another place that I think is more prepared for them than we are is Chile and perhaps also Peru.
The most important in Japan that any tourist should do is to remain calm, take cover and trust the local authorities and the rescue, for example, Tokyo fire department is considered one of the 3 best professional fire departments in the world (the others being the NYFD and the Paris fire department), if I was scheduled to go to Japan, I would go anyway, because even I know the Japanese rescuers would do their best to help and save people, those that are telling "oh the sensationalism"... I bet that those who said that never felt what is feeling a big earthquake... I was on a train going from Kyoto to Osaka in the morning of June 18th 2018, When suddenly the train breakes with a great violence and immediately the train started to shake on the sides... That was an 6.1 ricther scale earthquake that happened that unfortunately killed a 9 year old elementary school girl that was hit when the walking in the sidewalk and the wall of her school fall on her...😢
The other victim was a 80 year old woman that died when a furniture in her house fall on her...
So I always get very angry when I hear idiots telling lies and thinking that they are the smartest people in the world...
The best man in the biz! John Daub! 🏆
I am visiting in October and am not canceling my plans. There are 2 places on my cruise that I may not get to visit, such as Osaka and Mt Fuji.
Going late of next month and I’m looking forward to it. I’m not worried at all.
Stay safe John!
I think Im more concerned about them mentioning a tsunami if a megaquake happens and Im staying on the pacific coast in Kii Katsuura 😅
Can you get the earthquake alarm on non-Japanese cell phones? Even if you don't have ESims for Japan?
I believe if you’re connected to a Japan tower, it comes. There are alert apps. US Embassy listed some apps to use.
@@onlyinjapanGO ok thank you very much. I will check some apps. 👍
Nothing to worry about , I visit japan every year. I’m current in japan since first of July to end of August and enjoy my Japan summer festival across Japan . Friends and family told me to fly home but I’m not , I feel lot safer here than walking in California or New York and Chicago as chance that i can get shot or rob there more than I face the mega earth quake here that may not happen .
When the Japanese government say prepare for a possible mega quake, you know it's a great time to have a mountain hiking vacation in Hokkaido. 😅
8:54 john im not sure if you were serious about moving but i highly recommend the nishihara/ hatagaya area. i live here now and it's very convenient and i see a lot of young families
Do you have a good income to live there? From what I heard that area is expensive as the Shinjuku and Shibuya area, I would prefer to live in the Taito-ku area between Ueno and Asakusa, or near Iriya station (Hibya Line)
What about the tsunami? Usually tsunami’s happen after Earthquakes. A Megaquake Is terrifying to think of, but Imagine the Megatsunami after that Earthquake?! I wonder what Japan will say about that? Or when they’ll warn people of that too?
We are just taking day by day, I don’t think people realise that us Japanese live with earthquakes. Okay not to this extent but we are prepared. It’s funny as we checked our kits last month and topped them up. We checked that the local evacuation location is still there and it is. I am slightly on edge but I’m fine . But all I make sure is my kiddos are close by.
But you are right just live your life. I am due to visit the Uk to visit my family on Friday, but have decided against it.
Sad that no one could predict no mega quake. Being tourists we have no way to stock up water and can food and survive bag. The most horror of the risk advisory is not just the mega quake but also the tsunami. Honest, I bought air tickets and booked hotel to visit Tokyo next week. But under the worry of mega quake and tsunami, I have concerns and hesitate to visit places like Fuji Mountain, Places near the coast, even Tokyo tower, Skytree, Shibuya Sky
Place near coast like Atami firework. Kamakura High School。。。etc. Right now even I visit Japan, I hesitate to go to those places due to the worry on mega quake and tsunami. It's no fun. I can't help to think how worthy to take risk to Tokyo if I can not visit where I like to😢.
I would ask your hotel what they do for their guests if there is an earthquake.
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At the end it's up to you, and only up to you if you want to take that Trip. I can only speak for myself, i visited Japan two times so far and will do it soon again. There was always and will always be the risk of bigger earthquakes and tsunamis, i knew that the first time i stepped foot on the airplane. Like i said i only can speak for myself, but I'd rather "risk" my life for doing something i love and want to do than regret it later in life that i didn't do it. Because keep in mind the mega quake can happen tomorrow or in the next 30 years - because that's the prediction right now.
@@JSroidThanks for this. I’ve been thinking how we will survive in that case.
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I've always been interested in this as a Tokyo Resident. Is the Nankai Trough Megaquake synonymous with the Mega Tokyo Earthquake? Are these two separate potential events? I see that the Tokyo area isn't going to get the brunt of the Nankai Trough Earthquake, so I wasn't sure!
Ay information on this would be great!
hello john,
does japan have wildfires?
thanks!!!!
If you will take a ferry, surely keep checking the status. Typhoons now, and they have been leading to the cancellation of some ferry journeys. If you have a booking already, keep checking every day. I have Nagoya to Hokkaido booked on 22nd, and I have no confidence that it will run - but I keep checking.
The enjoyed seeing the train station and seeing a fan of yours enjoy your day