Tokyo

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of October 12, 2026 11:50 PM ET

Communications
Enroll in STEP or an equivalent registration program and share your itinerary with someone you trust.

Communications
Enroll in STEP or an equivalent registration program and share your itinerary with someone you trust.
Planning
Have a weather contingency plan and keep flexible bookings where possible; check local forecasts before excursions.
Insurance
Purchase travel insurance that covers weather-related changes and medical evacuation if needed.
Local alerts
Follow local authorities and JMA advisories for real-time safety instructions.

Coastal safety
Avoid beaches, piers and small-boat activities in the Izu Islands while JMA lists high waves and lightning.
JMA issued advisories specifically calling out high waves and lightning for the Izu Islands on 2026-10-13.
Severe wind precautions
Secure loose outdoor items and avoid exposed locations in areas where JMA warns of strong winds and violent gusts.
Multiple JMA advisories (2026-10-13) warn of strong winds, gusts and possible tornado-like activity in western prefectures (e.g., Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Saga).