Tohoku-Pacific earthquake information and updates

The resources listed below will help you access information related to the earthquake which struck Japan on March 11, 2011. These resources are provided by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other sources. Please check regularly as information is updated periodically, in particular the Japan Travel advisories.

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade:

• Japan Travel advisories  - Latest updates regarding travel to and within Japan
• SafeTravel.govt.nz - Registering your contact details with Safe Travel
• Leaving Tohoku region - Advice for New Zealanders in the most affected areas of Tohoku
• Assistance with leaving Japan - Advice for New Zealanders wishing to secure flights from Japan
• Leaving Japan with Pets - Advice on revised procedures on taking pets to New Zealand
• Assistance from Sister Cities NZ  - Contacting Sister Cities in New Zealand
• Inform MFAT of your current status - Advise MFAT of your current safety and wellbeing  
• Iodine message - Radiation precautions and the availability of iodine

Other sources:

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Information from Japan MOFA regarding the Tohoku/Pacific earthquake  
• Immigration hotline - Consultation on Japanese immigration issues
• Re-entry permits to Japan - Extension of validity of reentry permit to Japan
• Information inquiring offices for non-residents - List of inquiring offices
• Red Cross Family Link - Conacting family members affected by the Tohoku/Pacific earthquake
• Meteorological Agency - Information on seismic intensity
• NISA (Nuclear and Industrial Safety Agency) - Monitoring seismic damage
• IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) - Updates on the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant from IAEA
• MEXT: Environmental radioactivity readings by prefecture
• JAIF (Japan Atomic Industrial Forum. Inc.) - Daily updates on the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant from JAIF
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government - Monitored data on radiation in environment and tap water in Tokyo
• Tokyo English Lifeline - Information and support for the international community