Understand earthquakes, volcanoes and typhoons — and know exactly what to do when one arrives.

Japan has about 1,500 earthquakes a year that people can feel, and typhoon season runs every summer — this is knowledge you may use sooner than you think.

By the end

You will be able to read a Japanese hazard map, follow a real evacuation announcement, pack a proper 防災リュック (bōsai rikku — disaster backpack), and explain each hazard's cause in plain N4 Japanese.

Who this is for

Adult learners at JLPT N4 level who live in, visit, or simply care about Japan and want facts instead of fear.