There are many natural disasters that take place in Japan. Therefore, to ensure safety while traveling, here are websites and apps containing disaster information and preparedness. Be sure to use these resources both before and during your trip!

JNTO (Safety Tips for Travelers)

JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) has a website geared towards foreigners visiting Japan containing links to current weather information, emergency alerts, safe travel information and tips.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/index.html (English)
https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/chc/index.html (Traditional Chinese)

Disaster information app (Safety tips)

The app “Safety Tips” contains emergency tsunami and earthquake warnings, delivered by push notifications, as well as other weather and disaster information for those visiting Japan.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/safety-tips/id858357174 (iOS)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.rcsc.safetyTips.android&hl=en (Android)

Japan Tourism Agency (Information on illnesses, injuries, and disasters)

The Japan Tourism Agency has a website with useful information in the event someone gets sick or injured during their trip to Japan, as well as disaster information.
https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/en/shisaku/kokusai/traveltojapan.html (English)