Message from the Prime Minister of Japan
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Information from the Immigration Bureau Relating to the Tohoku Region Pacific Coast Earthquake.
[ Updated: March 24 ]
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The FamilyLinks Website of International Committee of the Red Cross
[ Updated: March 24 ]
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To people living in Tohoku and Kanto regions -- There is no risk to human health, even if it rains. Please rest assured.
  • Higher-than-normal levels of radiation could be detected in rain, but it would contain only a small amount of radioactive substances which do not affect health at all. The levels wouldn't go beyond the average of natural radiation dose. If you are concerned, please follow these instructions.

    1. Wait inside until the rain stops unless it is an emergency.
    2. Make sure of covering up hair and skin as much as possible
    3. There is no problem even if your clothes or skin is exposed to rain. If you are still concerned, wash it carefully with running water.

    These are precautionery measures. Even if you don't take these measures, It doesn't impose any threat on your health.
[ Updated: March 20, 11:30am ]
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Evacuation Policy for Residents living around Nuclear Power Plants in Fukushima
  • Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
    ・Residents staying within 20-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, Tokyo Electric Power Co. Inc. (TEPCO) shall be evacuated.
    ・Residents staying in the area from 20-kilometer to 30-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO shall stay in the houses or buildings.
  • Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Plant
    ・Residents staying within 10-kilometer radius from the Fukushima Daini Nuclear Power Station, TEPCO shall be evacuated.
[ Updated: March 16, 11:00am ]
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Radiation Monitoring Results Published by Japanese Authorities (Ministries, Local Governments, and Others)
[ Updated: March 16, 11:00am ]
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Cooperation in Fuel Supply
  • Please do not panic buy fuels and stockpile unnecessary fuels. We need to secure a supply of fuels and get them to the affected regions.
[ Updated: March 16, 11:00am ]
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Cooperation for Electricity Conservation
  • The Tohoku Pacific Ocean Earthquake has caused major damage to electricity supply facilities operated by TEPCO and Tohoku Electric Power Co.
  • We would like you to conserve electricity as much as possible.
[ Updated: March 14 ]
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Beware of Potential Tsunami Caused by Aftershocks
  • Although Japanese authorities have lifted a tsunami warnings and advisories, we urge people who need to work near coastal areas to always watch out the continuing possibility of further tsunamis if aftershocks occur. Please listen to radio news and wireless communication to get the latest information on the possibility of tsunamis. Please also make sure how and where to evacuate in advance.
[ Updated: March 14 ]
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Beware of Chain-emails
  • False information on the situation of the 2011 Tohoku Pacific Ocean Earthquake has been distributed through chain-emails, electric bulletin boards, mini-blogs and others. Please make sure reliable sources of information such as news reports and websites of Japanese administrative institutions. Please do not be deceived by misinformation including chain-email messages.
  • Transferring chain-emails to others will lead to excite a feeling of unnecessary anxiety. If you receive a chain-email, please disregard it immediately and do not transfer it to others.
[ Updated: March 14 ]
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