Incident Details
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of heavy snow and rainfall across the Northern Region through 18 February. High waves are expected as well as floods, strong winds, avalanches, fog, storm surge, and thunderstorms. Kushiro, Nummuro, Tokachi Chiho, Aomori, Iwate, Akita, Miyagi, Yamagata, Fukushima, Niigata, Toyama, Chiba, and Kanagawa are among the affected areas.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to plan routes ahead of time and avoid going out if possible. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
