🇯🇵Japan

Japan is one of the most disaster-prepared nations in the world, yet faces constant threats from earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and flooding. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami was one of the most devastating natural disasters in modern history. Japan's advanced early warning systems, strict building codes, and disaster education are models for the world.

This page tracks 6 documented disasters in Japan. The most recent is Kumamoto Earthquake (July 2026). Find responding organizations, official agencies, and emergency contacts for Japan below.