Tokyo

OPSEC & Personal Safety

As of March 31, 2026 7:18 PM ET

Enrollment
Enroll in your government travel enrollment system (e.g., STEP) and save local embassy contact information before travel.

Enrollment
Enroll in your government travel enrollment system (e.g., STEP) and save local embassy contact information before travel.
Planning
Buy travel insurance that covers medical evacuation and trip interruption; prepare a contingency plan for severe weather or unexpected disruptions.
Communications
Keep phone charged, enable local emergency alerts, and store offline copies/screenshots of essential documents and maps.
Health & Supplies
Carry basic first-aid items, any prescription medications in original containers, and a waterproof bag for important documents during heavy rain.

Weather
Postpone or reroute coastal and mountain excursions during the Apr 1–2 heavy rain window; check JMA bulletins for area-specific advisories before travel.
JMA bulletins on Mar 31 warn of high waves and avalanche/landslide risk in nearby prefectures, and the 7-day forecast shows 100% rain probability on Apr 1–2.
Safety/Preparedness
Register with Tokyo's multilingual 'KitaconDX' and download the TOKYO Disaster Action Guide & Map so you can receive real-time shelter and evacuation information if needed.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced multilingual operation of KitaconDX and publication of an electronic TOKYO Disaster Action Guide & Map to support foreign visitors.