Information Relating to
the Great East Japan Earthquake

We express our deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the devastating March 11 earthquake and our heartfelt sympathy to those who have suffered from the disaster.

And we would like to thank all our friends from all over the world including our sister cities who have sent encouraging messages to Hakodate which was also affected by the earthquake and tsunami

Hakodate, however, was not as severely damaged as the areas near the epicenter. The tourism in our city is all ready to be back in business now.

We will be happy to see you in Hakodate where you are sure to enjoy its unchanged charm.

※The situation at the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant
For the radiation level in Hokkaido, go to the Hokkaido Prefectural website
Monitoring-hokkaido.info/

Official information on the earthquake is available on the websites of Japanese
Government and foreign embassies. Please stay calm and act on correct and
accurate information.
The Prime Minister's Homepage

Information for Foreign Travelers
(website of Japan National Touriem Organizarion)
英語【English】 　　中国語（簡体字）　　中国語（繁体字）　　韓国語【한국어】


NPO National Managerial Council for Multicultural Information & Assistance provides multilingual information for foreign victims.
英語【English】 　　中国語（簡体字）　　韓国語【한국어】 　other langeages

※Donation of Relief Money
Hakodate City Hall and its branch offices accept the donation.
For donation through bank transfer, go to the Japanese Red Cross Society website.
The Japanese Red Cross Society's Homepage

What you can do to prepare for an earthquake
Japan is subject to frequent earthquakes. Keep in mind the following so as not to panic
in case of such an emergency.
- Confirm the nearest designated evacuation areas and discuss with your family where
to meet in advance.
Link to Tsunami Hazard map
- Prepare valuables, food, radio, clothes and other necessities.
- Keep emergency exits clear of obstacles.

In case of an earthquake
- Get under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture until the shaking stops.
- Turn off all gas appliances and heaters. Close the main gas valves.
- Open doors to secure the way out.
- If outdoors, beware of glass, signboards and other dropping objects, falling fences
and walls, and cracks in the ground.
- Beware of landslides, tsunami, fires and other secondary disasters caused by the earthquake.
- If in a moving car, pull over to the left side of the road or to the clear space and stop the engine.
- Follow information on the radio.

Back to City of Hakodate Homepage (English)
Disaster Information of Hakodate(Japanese)



International & Intecity Affairs Section,
Planning Department, City of Hakodate
4-13 Shinonome-cho, Hakodate, Hokkaido, JAPAN 040-8666
PH: 0138-21-3619
Fax: 0138-23-7604
E-mail: hkd-intl@city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp